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Water logging, street protests paralyse Dhaka

Dhaka, May 23 -- An intense spell of rain accompanied by simultaneous political demonstrations has brought capital's streets to a standstill, causing widespread immense suffering to the city dwellers.... Read More


Legitimacy crisis, looming threat of authoritarian return

Dhaka, May 23 -- In a candid and far-reaching address to officers of all ranks, Bangladesh's Chief of Army Staff, General Walker, laid bare the growing unease within the country's most disciplined ins... Read More


KUET interim VC resigns

Dhaka, May 23 -- The Interim Vice Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) Professor Dr. Md. Hazrat Ali has resigned in the face of teachers' distrust and agitation. KUET R... Read More


29 'starvation-related' deaths in Gaza

Dhaka, May 23 -- Majed Abu Ramadan says 29 Palestinian children, elderly people killed as hunger grips bombarded enclave. At least 29 children and elderly people have died from "starvation-related" de... Read More


Congenital diabetes on rise

Dhaka, May 23 -- Type-1 or congenital diabetes is on the rise in Bangladesh. Due to a lack of awareness and knowledge among parents, children affected by this condition are facing various serious comp... Read More


'Hasina abused legal powers to undermine opponents'

Dhaka, May 23 -- Human Rights Watch has raised concerns over recent legislative initiatives introduced by Bangladesh's interim government, warning that the moves risk eroding fundamental freedoms and ... Read More


India pushes in 100 people thru border districts

Dhaka, May 23 -- Despite repeated calls from the Government of Bangladesh to halt push in, the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) continues to forcibly push people into Bangladesh through various bord... Read More


Mahfuj apologises for divisive remarks

Dhaka, May 23 -- Amid growing tensions within the interim administration and the broader opposition camp, Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam on Thursday issued a rare public apology for past remarks that... Read More


DSCC mayor-elect Ishraque Hossain vows clean Eid-ul-Azha in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 23 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor-elect and BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has pledged to ensure a swift and efficient waste management operation during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha,... Read More


Bangladesh Army warns public against fake statement circulating online

Dhaka, May 23 -- The Bangladesh Army has issued a strong warning to the public, urging citizens not to be misled by a fake statement circulating on social media that falsely claims to represent member... Read More