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The tragic tale of Bangladeshi Journalism in Bibhuranjan’s last message
Some death news envelops people like a dense, cold fog. Some death news makes the rhythm of breathing longer and heavier. Some death news gathers steam inside the chest and truly makes it heavier. The news of journalist Bibhoranjan’s death felt much like this for Bangladeshi journalists. On Friday evening, before hearing the news of the death of this accomplished journalist, I was carefully reading his last ‘open letter’. In that letter, he laid bare a cruel picture of Bangladesh’s journalism. At the farewell of ending his life, he pointed out with his finger at how this world is full of brotherhood illusions, hollow, over-emotional, and unprofessional. Where, bit by bit, the lives of many journalists are being destroyed.
Choked by 'politics': Bogura’s Youth Choir awaits revival
It was a little past 8:15 pm. In a quiet corner of the bustling city, one entered through an old gate and was greeted by a heartwarming sight—children and teenagers engrossed in dance and song. Their laughter and rhythm painted a fragment of a dream. Sitting nearby, the founder of the organization watched proudly, though his face betrayed an undercurrent of worry. With his hand on the tabla, the president tried to keep pace with the music, making every effort to keep the spirit of the group alive. This was the Bogura Youth Choir.
Special initiative by SC to reduce backlog of old pending cases
At present, a total of 4,516,603 cases are pending across all courts in Bangladesh. Almost all of these cases were filed between 1990 and June 2025. Among them, the High Court Division of the Supreme Court (SC) alone has 589,751 pending cases.
Benefits and side effects of dental implant
Dental implants have transformed modern dentistry, offering a reliable and durable solution for individuals struggling with tooth loss, which can impact confidence, eating, drinking, and speaking.
Holy Cross College stands beside women footballers from Janagaon
The story of young girls from Janagaon, a remote village in Pirganj, Thakurgaon, reaching football fields at home and abroad is one of resilience and struggle. Despite all odds, they have played with courage and determination—some of them now making it to the national level and bringing pride and honour to the country.
Meetings, letter exchange continue, yet no mobile network at airport
The initiative to set up mobile networks at the newly built third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport appears to be stuck in uncertainty.
Govt paying Oracle, accused of taking local data abroad, taking loans
Bangladesh Data Center Company Limited (BDCCL), accused of allowing state-owned data and documents to be taken abroad through Oracle, has now been forced to pay Oracle’s bills by taking bank loans.
Burden of Tk250 crore debt on 22 day labourers!
They had never even stepped into a bank, nor did they understand how banking works. Many of them can barely sign their names due to lack of education. They live hand to mouth, sometimes struggling to afford even salt for their rice. Yet, on paper, they collectively carry loans worth Tk 250 crore from United Commercial Bank (UCB).
Tensions escalate between tower companies, mobile operators over IBS
Mobile operators have raised objections to the use of cost-effective In-Building Solution (IBS) technology.
Illegal stun gun trade: A crime trap in disguise of self-defense
A terrifying trend is quietly spreading on social media. ‘High voltage stun guns’ are now being openly sold on various Facebook pages and groups. The advertisements claim that this is an effective weapon for self-defense. But according to experts, this stun gun can pose a serious risk not only to the user but also to the life of the potential victim.