Report
Cold wave disrupts life in Rajshahi
Daily life in Rajshahi has been severely disrupted by the ongoing cold wave. Although fog density remains relatively low, biting cold winds have significantly intensified the chill, leaving the poor and working-class people in the worst condition.
Syndicate in LP gas: Who’s responsible for the crisis?
For many households in Bogura, cooking has returned to the old clay stove. LPG gas has been in short supply for the past two days, and when it is available, prices are skyrocketing.
Politicians rush to apply for personal security
The 13th parliamentary elections are set to be held on February 12. In the meantime, considering the overall law and order situation in the country, politicians and candidates are rushing to submit application to the Ministry of Home Affairs for personal security and weapons licenses. According to ministry sources, almost all of the applicants are associated with some political party or are associated with the July Movement. The work of scrutinizing the submitted applications is underway as personal security will be provided on a priority basis soon.
Khaleda Zia’s demise: A new political reality for BNP and Bangladesh
The death of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia marks the end of a long, influential and contentious chapter in Bangladesh’s political history. Her demise on the morning of December 30 has created a profound void—not only within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) but across nearly five decades of the country’s political landscape.
Tarique Rahman’s house in Bogura undergoing renovation
Ending a long period of exile, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman is returning to the country, marking the beginning of a new chapter in national politics. He is set to contest the 13th parliamentary election from the Bogura-6 constituency, Sadar, triggering a festive mood among BNP leaders and activists in Bogura.
'When media outlets set ablaze, freedom of speech turns to ashes'
Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inqilab Manchsuccumbed to his bullet injuries around 9:45 pm on Thursday while undergoing treatment in Singapore. Within moments of hearing this news, an angry crowd gathered at Shahbagh intersection in the capital. A section of them then moved towards Karwan Bazar. Upon arrival, they first vandalized and looted the office of Daily Prothom Alo and then that of the Daily Star on Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue. Later, both outlets were set on fire. During this time, the protesters attacked New Age Editor Nurul Kabir. When the attack began, journalists and staff of Prothom Alo quickly left premise to save their lives while journalists of the Daily Star took shelter on the roof. For the first time since their establishment, the publication of Prothom Alo and the Daily Star was suspended for a day, excluding the newspaper holiday. This incident tarnished the country's image all over the world. Freedom of the media has been called into question. According to prominent figures, the incident of setting fire to the offices of the country's two leading newspapers amounts to strangling the freedom of speech of the people of the country. In fact, they say that when the media is burned, freedom of speech is reduced to ashes.
A colourless Victory Day in Bogura, memories of celebration being faded
For many residents of Bogura, this year’s Victory Day felt unusually muted. Abdus Salam, a local businessman, recalled the festive atmosphere of past celebrations while listening to patriotic songs on his phone. “Victory Day is no longer what it used to be,” he said. “The few arrangements we see today feel purely formal. Earlier, streets were filled with music and decorations, and the city was alive with celebration. Now everything seems dull.”
Hadi assassination attempt raises concerns about electoral environment, security
The assassination attempt on Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha and a prospective candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency, has been carried out at a time when the much-needed poll schedule was just announced. The incident has raised renewed concern, uncertainty and tension among the political leadership.
Crucial day for Bangladesh on the eve of Independence
December 13, 1971, was an exciting, crisis-ridden and at the same time hopeful day in the last chapter of Bangladesh's Liberation War. The Pakistani occupying forces were disoriented by the gradual advance of the combined Liberation Army and the Indian allies from all sides. Several events marked this day in history, which accelerated the birth of the Independent Bangladesh.
Osman Hadi shot in Bijoynagar: A day of worry and anxiety
Independent candidate and Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi was shot while attending an election rally in Bijoynagar in the capital.