As Bangladesh approaches the closely contested 13th National Parliamentary Election, the country’s election administration is reported to be fully prepared. However, concerns over security have emerged as a critical issue at multiple levels, including returning officers, assistant returning officers, district and upazila election offices, and individual polling stations. A high-level meeting was held last Tuesday […]

The process for obtaining Chinese visas has become significantly more accessible, streamlined, and transparent for Bangladeshi citizens. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 23 December, the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka announced that applicants for short-term visas will no longer be required to submit fingerprints—a measure aimed at reducing procedural hurdles and expediting travel. According to […]

In a shocking act of violence, 40-year-old Akhtar Hossain, son of Chand Ali Molla, was brutally assaulted on Monday morning in Khulna’s Gallamari area, resulting in severe injuries to both of his arms. Akhtar, who works at a local hotel, was immediately admitted to the Orthopaedics Department of Khulna Medical College Hospital following the attack. […]