Seven Hindu Families Allegedly Targeted in Post-Election Violence in Noakhali
At least seven Hindu families in Hatiya upazila of Noakhali district were reportedly targeted in coordinated attacks within 72 hours of Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election, according to local residents and victims.
Debapriya Urges Review of Interim Government’s Foreign Agreements
CPD Distinguished Fellow Debapriya Bhattacharya has urged a review of the foreign agreements signed during the tenure of the interim government.
Bangladesh to Observe 74th Language Movement Anniversary with Nationwide Tributes
Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day will be observed on Saturday, commemorating the 74th anniversary of the historic Language Movement of 1952.
Money Taken ‘On the Basis of Mutual Understanding’ Is Not Extortion: Road Transport Minister
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam does not want to describe the money collected from various vehicles on the roads “based on mutual understanding” as extortion.
From Anis Alamgir to Farzana Rupa: Growing Alarm Over Journalist Arrests
Journalist Anis Alamgir was taken into custody by the Detective Branch (DB) for questioning, and within hours a case was filed against him by an individual, accusing him of “conspiring to destabilize the state.”
Essential Food Items See Sharp Hike at Onset of Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan has begun. Even before it started, the prices of broiler and Sonali chickens have increased in the capital’s markets. On Wednesday, it was seen in different markets of the capital that broiler chicken was being sold at 200 to 220 taka per kilogram. Sonali chicken was being sold at 320 to 350 taka per kilogram.
Schools to Remain Closed During Ramadan, Holidays Begin Thursday
After various dramatic developments over the holiday schedule, a decision has been made to keep all government and non-government primary and secondary schools closed for the entire month of Ramadan.
Controversy Over Ekushey Padak Nomination in Dance Category
Controversy has erupted in the cultural arena following the announcement of comparatively young dancer Arthi Ahmed’s name in the dance category of the 2026 Ekushey Padak list. Prominent dancers and cultural activists of the country have alleged that the decision was made by overlooking senior and experienced dance artists.
Convicted Bureaucrat Ismail Zabiullah Appointed Adviser with Ministerial Rank
A former secretary, Md. Ismail Zabiullah, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison in a case of illegal wealth accumulation, has been appointed as an adviser to the Prime Minister with the rank of full minister by the new government.
Moon Sighted in the Country, Fasting to Begin Thursday
The holy month of Ramadan will begin on Thursday as the moon has been sighted in the sky of Bangladesh.