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India's Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed in ten Bangladeshi nationals, including women, through the Batamoral area under Barolekha Police Station on Saturday morning (July 5).
Following a batting collapse, Bangladesh suffered an innings and 78-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the Colombo Test. After the match, Najmul Hossain Shanto announced his decision to step down as Bangladesh’s Test captain. He made the announcement during a press conference on Saturday (June 28).
The signs of trouble appeared on the second day and turned into a bitter reality on the morning of the fourth day. Bangladesh lost the Colombo Test to Sri Lanka by an innings and 78 runs. Even with nearly two days of play remaining, the Tigers couldn’t avoid a crushing defeat.
The committee under the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has proposed a budget of Tk 29 lakh to conduct research for formulating a roadmap to restructure the telecom network and licensing regime.
The sector of Bangladesh’s economy that has been most severely affected in recent times is the banking sector. The banking sector is often compared to the flow of blood in the arteries of a country’s economy. Just as a disruption in the natural flow of blood in a human or animal can cause physical complications or even death, likewise, if the banking sector of a country is not properly and efficiently managed, problems will inevitably arise in various sectors of the economy. Due to financial limitations, entrepreneurs in developing countries like Bangladesh must turn to banks to meet their capital needs. But the banking sector is failing to provide the desired support to entrepreneurs and ordinary borrowers.
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Following the mass uprising last August, the interim government of Bangladesh came to power with promises to restore democratic order and alleviate the suffering of ordinary people. It presented itself as a reform-oriented and good-governance-committed transitional caretaker government. But nearly a year later, the country is now plunged into deeper uncertainty—where extreme mismanagement, growing inequality, and a widening gap between state power and citizen welfare are becoming increasingly evident. What was supposed to be a bridge to stability is now turning into a fall into the abyss of uncertainty.
A former student leader was publicly humiliated at Paltan in the capital. He was beaten and labelled a 'traitor'. The nature of his crime remains unclear, but the punishment was immediate—on the streets, in full view of the public.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has filed a case against 24 individuals mentioning position or name alleging of holding an “unjust and farcical” election. The election commissioners involved in holding 2014, 2018, and 2024 national elections,
The foundation of every political movement and social change in our country’s history has been the establishment of equality and justice.
The constitution functions as the backbone of a country. It is a set of fundamental rules and conventions that determine the relationships between different branches of a state’s government, i.e., the legislative, executive, and judiciary. It outlines the powers of the rulers, describes the fundamental rights of the ruled, defines the relationship between ruler and ruled, and establishes the judiciary for redress when the ruler exceeds their authority and infringes upon the rights of the ruled. The Constitution of Bangladesh was adopted on November 4, 1972 and came into effect on November 16, 1972.
Democracy and human rights are interrelated. A review of the 300-year history of democracy in the world reveals that, having passed through various stages, democracy has taken an institutional form in several countries. Nation-states have been established through movements and struggles against colonial rule. The main objective of these countries has also been the establishment of democracy and human rights. Human rights are a widely discussed topic around the world. Sadly, human rights are also one of the most frequently violated issues globally. Human rights are the combined form of two words: human and rights. Simply put, the rights of humans are human rights. When people do not receive their due rights, it is considered a violation of human rights. And that is when there is an outcry across the world.
The first District Commissioners (DC) conference of the interim government holds significant importance in the current administrative context. This conference will involve discussions between the DCs and various ministries, where important directions will be given. In light of the changed political scenario, special policy decisions and administrative directions are expected to emerge from this conference.
The committee under the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has proposed a budget of Tk 29 lakh to conduct research for formulating a roadmap to restructure the telecom network and licensing regime.
Even before public outrage could subside over the incident of a woman being stripped and tortured on video in Cumilla’s Muradnagar, yet another horrific event has shaken the nation. In the same upazila, a mother, her son, and daughter were brutally beaten to death by a mob in broad daylight. Shockingly, more than 24 hours after the murders, no case has been filed with the police.
Three mayors from major cities in Turkey have been arrested. According to reports, authorities detained them early on Saturday (July 5) during separate operations. This is being seen as the latest move in a series of crackdowns on the opposition, following the sentencing of Istanbul’s mayor earlier this year.
At least 14 people have been killed after a five-story residential building collapsed in Karachi, Pakistan. Authorities estimate that 25 to 30 people may still be trapped beneath the debris.
At least 138 Palestinians were killed in the latest Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip in just one day. Another 625 people were injured. The Gaza Health Ministry shared this information in a statement on Friday evening.
At least 24 people have lost their lives in a sudden flood that struck the south-central region of Texas. Local authorities reported that the flood was triggered by heavy seasonal rain and thunderstorms on Friday morning. According to BBC and The Guardian, approximately 20 girls who were staying at a summer camp in the affected area remain missing.
The advancement of AI technology has revolutionized every aspect of our lives. However, alongside this progress, an invisible crisis is also unfolding—the line between truth and falsehood is becoming increasingly blurred. We now live in a reality where what we see, hear, or even receive from trusted sources can no longer be taken at face value. AI has made it possible to present lies as truth, and even distort the truth so convincingly that it creates dangerous confusion.
India's Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed in ten Bangladeshi nationals, including women, through the Batamoral area under Barolekha Police Station on Saturday morning (July 5).
The sector of Bangladesh’s economy that has been most severely affected in recent times is the banking sector. The banking sector is often compared to the flow of blood in the arteries of a country’s economy. Just as a disruption in the natural flow of blood in a human or animal can cause physical complications or even death, likewise, if the banking sector of a country is not properly and efficiently managed, problems will inevitably arise in various sectors of the economy. Due to financial limitations, entrepreneurs in developing countries like Bangladesh must turn to banks to meet their capital needs. But the banking sector is failing to provide the desired support to entrepreneurs and ordinary borrowers.
Sur Sudha Sangeetyan's annual cultural festival has been held at the Ramesh Chandra Dutta Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka on Friday (July 4).
Asharh means kadam flowers, Asharh means rain, and the festival of Rathajatra. In Bangladesh, it is a beautiful fusion of nature and culture. On the morning of the 13th of Asharh, a brief shower occurred. Ignoring the drizzle, I set off from Dhanmondi to Dhamrai. The sky remained cloudy. Since childhood, I have heard that it always rains on the day of the Rathajatra, meaning chariot pulling, with every pull of the chariot's rope. In different places, the rope is pulled at different times. Does that mean it rains locally at those places? Perhaps not. But such is the nature of Asharh rain—it doesn't last continuously for long. It comes and goes.
