The diplomatic landscape in Bangladesh is poised for a significant transition as the newly appointed United States Ambassador, Brent Christensen, is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on 12 January. High-ranking diplomatic sources indicate that the Ambassador-designate intends to present his credentials to the President and commence his mission with immediate effect. Intensive coordination is currently […]

The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has moved to dispel a wave of misinformation regarding the 2026 public holiday schedule, asserting that no religious or national observances have been abolished. In a formal statement issued on Monday, 5 January, the government addressed various reports surfacing across Bangladeshi and Indian media outlets, as well as social media […]

A two-year-old boy named Morshed has tragically passed away after being abandoned alongside his sister on a desolate roadside in Anwara, Chittagong. The toddler died at approximately 2:30 pm on Monday, 5 January, while undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Chittagong Medical College Hospital. His death follows several days of specialist medical […]

A lighterage vessel transporting industrial raw materials foundered in the Majhirghat area of Chittagong after a collision in the early hours of Sunday. The ship, known as the MV Titu-8, was carrying a substantial load of scrap metal intended for iron rod production when it struck another vessel amidst a thick seasonal mist. Despite the […]