Dhaka – Dr Tasnima Zara, former senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and independent candidate for the Dhaka-9 parliamentary constituency, has had her nomination annulled. The announcement was made on Saturday, 3 December, at around 11:30 a.m. by the Returning Officer of Dhaka District. Speaking on the matter, Dr Zara stated that she […]

Hobiganj, Shaiestaganj – A heated exchange at Shaiestaganj Police Station has sparked widespread debate across Hobiganj district, following the circulation of a video in which a student activist allegedly made violent and threatening statements inside the station. The controversy centres on Mahdi Hasan, district secretary of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, who reportedly referenced past acts […]

As Bangladesh looks ahead to 2026, the year is shaping up to be pivotal for both its political evolution and economic trajectory. Expectations are cautiously optimistic: under a democratic government, the year could begin on a positive note, offering renewed confidence to investors and businesses alike. Yet this optimism is tempered by structural realities, most […]

Over the past year, the country has witnessed a worrying surge in violent incidents involving illegal firearms. Political clashes alone have left hundreds injured and more than a hundred people dead, spanning multiple professions and communities. Police investigations indicate that many of these incidents involved firearms looted from police stations during the widespread public protests […]

Disturbing allegations have emerged from Netrokona that Rohingya individuals are obtaining Bangladeshi national identity cards (NIDs) in exchange for money. An investigation by news has revealed that a coordinated group within the Netrokona Sadar Upazila Election Office has been allegedly enrolling Rohingyas into voter lists through irregular procedures. These actions, if confirmed, could pose a […]

A sweeping administrative reshuffle has taken place at the Ministry of Local Government following the appointment of a new adviser. Thirteen senior officials, including the private secretary to the previous adviser, have already been transferred, and further changes are expected in the coming weeks. Several projects initiated under the former adviser are also being re-evaluated […]

Following the launch of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) in Bangladesh, a startling picture has emerged of widespread clone and counterfeit mobile devices across the country. According to Foyez Ahmad Tayyab, Special Assistant to the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, millions of fraudulent and duplicate IMEI numbers are currently active on the […]

Throughout the past year, Chittagong has been gripped by fear over a series of violent incidents linked to Sajjād Ali, commonly known as ‘Boro Sajjad’. Operating from abroad, Sajjad is alleged to have directed extortion, shootings, and public killings through his network of local associates. Most recently, on Friday, a businessman’s residence in the Chandanpura […]