Amid escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran and heightened friction between the United States and Israel, concerns over global energy stability have intensified, with knock-on effects now being felt in Bangladesh’s domestic fuel market. Disruptions in international supply chains, declining domestic gas output, and reported irregularities in distribution networks have together […]

A tragic drowning incident in Ghatail has resulted in the deaths of two madrasa students, after they fell into a pond while playing near a religious educational institution. The incident has left the local community deeply shaken, prompting renewed concerns over child safety around unsecured water bodies in rural areas. The heartbreaking episode occurred on […]

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has destroyed narcotics valued at more than Tk 2.13 crore, previously seized from various border areas under its operational jurisdiction in Feni. The destruction drive forms part of the force’s continued anti-smuggling campaign aimed at curbing the cross-border flow of illegal drugs. The disposal programme was conducted on Thursday (2 […]

Bangladesh has reported four deaths linked to measles-like symptoms within a 24-hour period, alongside 685 newly suspected cases, according to an official health bulletin issued on Thursday (2 April). Health authorities have warned that the outbreak remains active and under close surveillance as infections continue to emerge across multiple regions. The update was released by […]

A parliamentary special committee has recommended the full approval of 98 ordinances and the partial revision of 15 others out of a total of 133 ordinances issued by the interim government, while withholding immediate approval for 20 key ordinances, including the proposed referendum legislation. The report was formally presented on Thursday (2 April) in Parliament […]

A significant breakthrough has been reported in the investigation into the deadly fire at a commercial building on Bailey Road in Dhaka, as the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has submitted a formal charge sheet against 22 individuals over their alleged involvement in the incident. The fire at the Green Cozy Cottage building resulted in heavy […]