Former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Begum Khaleda Zia, has been laid to rest with full state honours beside the grave of her late husband, former President Ziaur Rahman, at Zia Udyan in Dhaka. The burial marked the closing chapter of a defining era in Bangladesh’s political history and was […]

The government has significantly strengthened restrictions on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products in areas surrounding educational and healthcare institutions, marking a decisive step towards safeguarding public health. Under a newly promulgated ordinance, anyone found selling tobacco products within a designated radius of schools, hospitals, clinics, sports venues, or children’s parks will face a […]

As the year drew to a close, Google released its annual report, “Year in Search 2025,” offering a revealing snapshot of Bangladesh’s evolving social, cultural and technological landscape. Far more than a list of popular queries, the report captures the shifting mindset of a nation becoming increasingly curious, informed and digitally engaged. An analysis of […]

After three consecutive days shrouded in dense fog, the capital finally awoke to the long-awaited sight of sunshine, offering a sense of comfort and renewed energy to city dwellers. The return of daylight filtered gently through the winter haze, lifting spirits across neighbourhoods and restoring a semblance of normalcy to daily urban life. From around […]

The body of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia was brought to the Janaza venue on Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka on Wednesday, marking the final farewell of one of Bangladesh’s most prominent political figures. Draped in the national red-and-green flag, her body was transported in a refrigerated vehicle, arriving at the site at precisely […]