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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.
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.
16,000 cases withdrawn, 18 reforms implemented
Following the mass uprising, the current interim government began its journey on August 8, 2024, amid high public expectations. Over the past year, the Law Ministry has carried out nearly 18 reform initiatives to realize the aspirations of that uprising. During this period, the ministry has withdrawn around 16,000 politically motivated harassment cases filed before August 8 last year, particularly those lodged between 2009 and August 7, 2024.
'No fish to be left in Jamuna in a decade'
There was a time when the onset of the monsoon season would spark fishing competitions in the Jamuna River. During the rainy days, not only professional fishermen but also ordinary people would joyfully set sail to catch fish. But now, such festivities have become nothing more than stories for the residents living along the banks of the Jamuna.
Ruplal, Pradip unable to escape mob violence despite desperate pleas
In Taraganj, Rangpur, two men — Ruplal Robidas and Pradip Das — were beaten to death by a mob on suspicion of theft. Law enforcement has yet to arrest anyone in connection with the incident. Both victims — Ruplal and his niece’s husband Pradip — were lynched by a frenzied crowd unmoved by their desperate pleas for mercy. The shocking incident has plunged the area into grief and sparked outrage in Beltali, where residents blocked the highway in protest.