Dhaka, 26 January – The interim government of Bangladesh, which assumed office with a stated objective of curbing public expenditure and restoring economic stability, appears to have faced a paradoxical outcome in its early months. Despite announcing austerity measures shortly after taking charge, administrative spending has surged, surpassing total government revenue for the first time […]

Bakshiganj, Jamalpur – Monday, 26 January 2026: Two schools in Bakshiganj were forced to suspend classes on Monday morning after an unexpected electoral rally took place on their premises. The event, organised by Islami Andolan Bangladesh, caused considerable disruption for both teachers and students, sparking complaints over the high volume of sound during lessons. According […]

Rajshahi, 25 January: Tensions flared in Putia Upazila yesterday evening after a tragic road accident prompted an angry crowd to turn on police officers at the scene. The incident left several police personnel, including the officer-in-charge (OC) of Belpukur Police Station and a sub-inspector (SI), trapped by the furious mob for nearly an hour. A […]