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.
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Nipah virus first spread to humans through pigs
Professor Dr Mohammad Shoaib has said that the Nipah virus initially spread to humans through pigs after originating in fruit bats. He explained that the virus is transmitted from bats to pigs and then to humans, particularly among those who come into close contact with infected pigs during farming, slaughtering or transportation without adequate protection.
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.
Why Fatema Begum is Zia family’s trusted confidante
Born into an extremely struggling rural family, Fatema Begum has emerged as a unique and behind-the-scenes witness to Bangladesh’s political history. For nearly 16 years, she served as the constant companion of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, rising beyond the identity of a domestic worker to become an inseparable figure of trust within the Zia family. From the dark confines of prison cells to long days of house arrest, lonely hospital nights and silent corridors of foreign trips, she stood quietly by the leader’s side in every moment of hardship, setting a rare example of loyalty. Even after Begum Zia’s death, that unbroken bond of trust continues, with Fatema now serving as the constant companion of her granddaughter, Zaima Rahman.
Astronomical events in 2026: Bangladesh to witness rare celestial shows
The year 2026 promises a series of rare and exciting celestial events, offering astronomy enthusiasts in Bangladesh a chance to witness the wonders of the universe firsthand.
A year of revolt, redemption and history
The year 2025 proved to be a landmark in the world of sports. Cricket and football delivered moments of high drama and historic significance throughout the year. Teams long starved of silverware finally celebrated championship glory, while fans were treated to outstanding individual performances alongside memorable team achievements. This Sports Year in Review revisits the defining sporting moments of 2025.
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.
Uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia's legacy will live on in a million hearts
General Ershad seized power on March 24, 1982, suspending the Constitution and imposing martial law. Ever since he seized power, protests began on the streets against him. At the forefront of that movement, the two main political parties of that time, the Awami League and the BNP, along with their political alliance, were simultaneously carrying out protests. In 1986, Ershad organized a farce of national elections. The Awami League led by Sheikh Hasina fell into the trap of that farce and 28 political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, participated in the elections. But BNP boycotted the elections and remained steadfast in the street protests. “No compromise with injustice, no elections under a dictator” was the declaration made by BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Since then, she has been an ‘uncompromising national leader’ to the people of the country.
Political journey of legendary leader Khaleda Zia
Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia breathed her last at 6 am on Tuesday (December 30). Her passport states her birth year as 1946.
Khaleda Zia: From homemaker to country's first female prime minister
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is a unique and legendary name in the country’s politics. When BNP founder and then President Ziaur Rahman was brutally assassinated in May 1981, Khaleda Zia was just a homemaker. She had no public interest in politics, and was rarely seen at political events. But over time, that reclusive housewife became the country's three-time Prime Minister. She has covered this long and difficult path by facing various conspiracies and ups and downs at home and abroad. Amid the grief of losing her husband, she had to take charge of the party and face numerous obstacles. From there, her struggle on the road began. She united the entire nation by leading the anti-dictatorship movement for eight consecutive years. Due to her strong character and uncompromising attitude, she gained the reputation of an 'uncompromising leader'.
Political implications of Tarique Rahman's secondcoming
Depicting a political leader, let alone any ordinary person, taking off his shoes and socks and walking barefoot on the ground, smelling the earth, when he returns to the beloved homeland after almost a decade and a half seems not to be unusual. In that sense, the sight of Tarique Rahman walking barefoot on the ground at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on December 25, after spending 17 years in exile in London, did not impress people. But what caught more attention was that he replaced the special chairs on the reception stage in the 300-foot highway area with ordinary chairs, made no negative comments about his political opponents, made no slanderous remarks, showed no egoism, and did not show people lofty dreams. Also, the political foresight and economy of words and phrases that Tarique Rahman displayed in his speech by saying 'I have a plan' in imitation of Martin Luther King, the famous civil rights leader, priest, and symbol of non-violent movement in the United States, may help understand the dynamics of his future politics.
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.
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