The insurance investment rules could change following an Irdai decision
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) is poised to introduce significant changes to the framework governing insurers’ …
Extremists Attack Bangladeshi Cultural Heritage
Dhaka – Two of Bangladesh’s most prominent cultural organisations, Chhayanaut and Udichi, have recently been targeted in violent attacks that …
LPG worth 1,200 is now unavailable even at 1,800 – who will keep watch
Residents across Dhaka are struggling to obtain 12-kilogram LPG cylinders, with prices soaring far above the government-mandated rate. On the …
Shawkat Osman, a Pioneer of Bengali Prose Literature
Shawkat Osman occupies a luminous and unique place in the annals of Bengali literature. Celebrated primarily as a storyteller, he …
Osman Khawaja bids farewell to international cricket permanently
Australian batsman Usman Khawaja has officially announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing to a close a remarkable 15-year career …
In 2025, the number of death sentences in Saudi Arabia reached a record 356
In the recently concluded year of 2025, Saudi Arabia executed 356 individuals, marking an unprecedented annual high for the kingdom. …
BCB is set to make new history
In a landmark development for Bangladeshi cricket, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to inaugurate its first-ever regional branch …
Two people killed in fireworks incident in the Netherlands, church destroyed by fire
A fireworks-related tragedy in the Netherlands has claimed the lives of two individuals, while a separate incident saw a historic …
Vandalism Strikes Workers’ Party Office in Barishal
In the early hours of Thursday morning, 1 January 2026, the Barishal district office of the Workers’ Party, situated on …
Mahatim–Imu New Year Duet Sets Romantic Tone
Bangladesh’s music scene welcomed the new year with a heartfelt release as popular vocalist Mahatim Sakib unveiled his latest duet, …