Report
LPG prices spiral out of control in Bogura
Khokon runs a small tea shop. He somehow manages his family with the income from that shop. Economic tensions are his daily companion.
Measles outbreak nationwide: 676 children infected, 38 dead
Bangladesh is facing a growing measles outbreak, with 676 children hospitalised and 38 reported deaths this year, according to a special source at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Bangladesh's Museum of Independence still remains sealed
The Independence Museum, which suffered extensive damage and was reduced to rubble due to an attack by miscreants, remains locked. On August 5, 2024, a group of enraged individuals assaulted this first and only underground museum in Bangladesh, engaging in widespread vandalism and looting. Nearly 19 months have elapsed since that incident, yet this traditional museum continues to be 'abandoned' and closed.
Daily life slows down amid growing fuel crisis
Ahsan Habib, who works in a private company in Dhaka, came to his home in Bogra for Eid vacation. He was having a happy time with his family. But suddenly, that joy was overshadowed by a shadow of uncertainty. He left for Dhaka a day before the scheduled time. The only fear was that if the petrol pump was closed, there would be suffering on the way.
Bogura-6 by-poll: Jamaat relies on defeated candidate, BNP relies on symbol
A new reckoning has begun after Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman gave up the Bogura-6 (Sadar) seat.
13th parliament goes into session today
The highly anticipated inaugural session of the 13th National Parliament commences today, March 12.
Secret of Iran's survival against advanced weapons of superpowers
Although Iran is seemingly behind the United States and Israel in terms of modern fighter jets, powerful air defense systems, or sophisticated intelligence capabilities, the country has emerged as an 'irresistible' regional power in the past few decades.
Digital ‘E-Bail Bond’ to be introduced nationwide
To reduce the long-standing suffering of litigants, prevent fraud in bail documents, and make the bail process faster and more transparent from the court to the prison, Bangladesh is introducing a digital bail bond system—known as “e-Bail Bond”—for the first time. Under the existing system, it often takes several days for bail documents to reach prisons from the courts. However, under the new online system, once a judge approves bail, the order will be transmitted directly to the concerned prison authorities.
Fuel crisis: reality or ploy to hike prices
War is raging in Iran, and Bangladesh has run out of fuel. It feels as if America has attacked Bangladesh, not Iran. A severe crisis over fuel oil and LPG has gripped the entire nation, as if we have closed the Strait of Hormuz ourselves even before Iran did. No gas, no petrol – the only reliance is on electricity or solar power.
Nobody knows about March 7 'Call Ready' microphone, outlet found closed
The 'Call Ready' microphone service operated under significant risk to ensure that Bangabandhu's historic speech reached the public. Even today, whenever Bangabandhu's speech is broadcast, the phrase 'Call Ready' inscribed on the microphone in front of Bangabandhu's illustrious visage instinctively comes to mind. Nevertheless, even after 55 years of independence, Call Ready has yet to receive any official recognition from the state.