Two journalists were injured in Dhaka’s Motijheel area on Saturday night after being attacked with sticks by a group of men, highlighting the urgent need for stronger training and protection in Bangladesh’s media sector. Redwanul Haque of DBC News and AZ Bhuiyan Anas of Kalbela were admitted to Mugda General Hospital following the assault. While […]
The violent clashes in Kakrail between Jatiyo Party and Gono Odhikar Parishad once again expose a deep-rooted problem in Bangladesh’s political culture. Too often, parties treat the streets as battlegrounds, deploying mobs to settle scores instead of relying on institutions and dialogue. This thuggishness not only endangers lives but also undermines public trust in democracy. […]
After nearly three months of closure, the Forest Department will reopen the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage site, for tourists on September 1. The forest was closed from June to August to protect fish during their breeding season, when a strict ban on tourism and fishing was enforced. The […]
The Bangladesh Army said its intervention in Kakrail on Friday night was unavoidable after police failed to quell violent clashes between Jatiyo Party and Gono Odhikar Parishad activists. The confrontation, which began in front of the Jatiyo Party central office, escalated around 8 p.m. with torch processions, stone-throwing and attempts to set fires, disrupting nearby […]
In the coastal village of West Sonatala, Bangladesh, a remarkable newspaper called Andharmanik, which is means jewel from the darkness in Bangla, is keeping a forgotten community connected. Edited by Hasan Parvez, a fish market worker by day, the four-page paper is handwritten, photocopied, and distributed free or at cost to neighboring villages. Its 17-member […]
A woman was killed and two others injured after being electrocuted in Ashulia on Thursday night. The victim was identified as Maya Akter, 33, wife of Uzzal Hossain of Chandpur district. Locals said Maya was walking near Piyanka Garments in Norsinghapur Sonamia market area when a live electric wire fell, striking her and injuring three. […]
As U.S. tariffs strain India’s economy, pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stabilize relations across South Asia. Indian foreign policy expert Sreeradha Datta, speaking at the Bengal Delta Conference in Dhaka, argued that Bangladesh and India must engage in “honest and frank” dialogue centered on national interests rather than historical grievances. Ties […]
Bangladesh’s Election Commission has unveiled its roadmap for the 13th National Parliamentary election, with voting expected in the first half of February. Akhtar Ahmed, the commission’s senior secretary, announced the plan Thursday at a press conference in Dhaka. The roadmap outlines 207 steps covering 24 key areas, including updates to voter lists, election law reviews, […]
India’s recent export restrictions, particularly on key commodities, have raised serious concerns about its regional trade strategy, especially in relation to Bangladesh, one of its largest trading partners. Bangladesh is a major buyer of Indian goods, importing billions of dollars’ worth of food grains, consumer products, industrial inputs and raw materials annually. This cross-border trade […]
Air pollution is shaving 5.5 years off the average Bangladeshi’s life, making it the country’s greatest external health threat, according to the 2025 Air Quality Life Index released Thursday by the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute. In Dhaka, residents could gain 6.9 years if air quality met World Health Organization guidelines, while Chittagong residents […]
