Rising tensions in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and the United States have severely disrupted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most crucial shipping lanes. While the waterway has not been legally closed, commercial vessel movement has reportedly declined by nearly 90 per cent, according to international shipping analysts. […]

In Chandina, Comilla, garment workers staged a highway blockade to press for their overdue wages and Eid bonuses, causing severe disruption along the Dhaka–Chattogram highway. The protest led to a traffic jam stretching nearly 15 kilometres on both sides of the road, affecting commuters and freight transport alike. Authorities, including the Chandina Upazila administration and […]

In a harrowing incident in Kalapara Upazila, Patuakhali, a housewife, Rubina Akter, narrowly survived an alleged attempt on her life when she was reportedly thrown into a canal by several members of her in-laws’ family. She lost consciousness during the attack and was later rescued and admitted to hospital for treatment. Incident Overview The episode […]

The Government of Bangladesh has announced the appointment and transfer of four senior police officers, a move aimed at strengthening administrative efficiency and enhancing operational effectiveness across various regions. The official notification was issued on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, by the Police-1 Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs. According to the proclamation, the appointments […]