A young man in Daulatpur Upazila, Kushtia, caused widespread panic in his neighbourhood on Thursday evening, 20 November, after setting off petrol bombs and a cocktail explosion in his own home. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a new motorcycle. The accused, Imon Ali, 22, son of Hashem Ali, 52, from Sonaikundi Uttarpara […]

Md. Moktar Hossain (40), a suspect in the murder case of Pallabi Jubo Dal leader Golam Kibria, has died while in custody of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB). On Friday (21 November), the DMP confirmed his death through a press release and announced the formation of a three-member committee to investigate the incident. […]

A powerful earthquake felt across Dhaka and various parts of the country on Friday (21 November) has so far claimed six lives. Three deaths were reported in Dhaka, one in Narayanganj and two in Narsingdi. Many others were injured in different locations, and several buildings and structures developed cracks. The earthquake, recorded at 10:38:26 am, […]

“Naai Telephone, Naire Pion, Naire Telegram”—the voice that made this song unforgettable is remembered today. Artist Papia Sarwar, who carved a unique place in Bangladesh’s cultural sphere through silent dedication, deep commitment and pure melodic grace, was a serene presence in Rabindra Sangeet and a beloved figure in modern songs as well. Born on 21 […]

The powerful earthquake in the capital halted the life of medical student Rafi in an instant. His lifeless body lies on a hospital bed, while in the adjacent operating theatre his severely injured mother fights for survival. Despite her unbearable pain, she keeps asking about her son, repeatedly saying, “How is Rafi?”—unaware that her only […]

A recent earthquake caused significant disruptions across several power plants in Dhaka and other regions of Bangladesh, leading to widespread electricity outages. The Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) has assured the public that efforts are underway to restore the power supply as quickly as possible. According to PDB officials, multiple facilities were affected by the […]

When the Pakistani rulers struck brutally at the Bengali language, threatening the very existence of the people, young art student Imdad Hossain realised that suppressing a language meant destroying a culture. From this profound understanding, his art, his intellect and his struggles gradually turned towards awakening the cultural consciousness of the masses. He was born […]