Jahangirnagar University, often referred to as the “sanctuary of natural beauty” in Bangladesh, is witnessing a unique environmental transformation. In an innovative bid to purge the campus of non-biodegradable waste, Ifrat Amin (Akshor), a dedicated student from the Department of Statistics and Data Science, has launched a “Green Exchange” programme. This initiative incentivises ecological responsibility […]

Old Dhaka has once again been transformed into a vibrant tapestry of colour, sound and tradition as residents celebrate Sakrain, the historic festival marking Poush Sankranti. From the narrow lanes to the rooftops of centuries-old houses, the area has come alive with kite-flying, festive lighting and communal gatherings, reaffirming Sakrain’s place as a defining symbol […]

Ferdaus Ara, the Executive Officer (Upazila Nirbahi Officer – UNO) of Banchharampur Upazila in Brahmanbaria, has passed away while undergoing treatment in Dhaka. She died at approximately 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Islami Bank Central Hospital, Kakrail, Dhaka (Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un). According to Banchharampur Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land), Md. Robiul Hasan Bhuiyan, […]

At Tetulia’s Hoiakya Union in the Lombabil area of Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf road, villagers are living in fear as cross-border shelling and mine explosions disrupt daily life. Many homes have been locked, while some families have sent their members to relatives’ houses for safety. The ongoing violence has left the local population in a state of […]

Tetulia, in the northern district of Panchagarh, has recorded the country’s lowest temperatures for six consecutive days, as a persistent cold wave grips the region. Residents have faced bitterly cold conditions, with life disrupted for the daily wage earners and the general population. At times, the cold wave is moderate, while at other times it […]