For nearly 30 years, Kanu Mia languished in prison—without trial or verdict—after being arrested for allegedly killing his mother in a mentally unstable state. Kanu Mia was arrested on charges of killing his own mother while suffering from severe mental illness. What

In 2018, facing widespread student protests demanding reform, the Awami League-led government conceded and effectively abolished the quota system for government recruitment. However, in June 2024, a High Court verdict overturned the previous decision, reinstating the quota policy. The

Two days prior to the brutal killing of scrap trader Lal Chand Sohag in front of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital, he was involved in a physical altercation with the suspects. The confrontation reportedly led to the planning of his murder. This information was confirmed

Abdullah, aged 13, wears tattered clothes and carries a white plastic sack slung over his back. He collects discarded plastic waste from the streets and stores it in the sack. Every day, he wakes up at 6:00 am and walks along the roadside next to open drains, searching for thrown-away

Amid widespread uncertainty surrounding the 13th national parliamentary elections, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin recently met with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus. Since then, the Election Commission (EC) has intensified its preparations. Key tasks such as amending

A scrap trader Lal Chand, also known as Sohag was brutally murdered near Dhaka’s Mitford Hospital on Wednesday (July 9), this incident has ignited across Bangladesh, followed by condemnation from political parties as well as people from all walks of society. However, in the midst

Although it may seem unbelievable that the climate change trust fund was used to build a park, that's exactly what the previous fascist government did in the Khulna region. The park was built in memory of Sheikh Hasina’s late younger brother, Sheikh Russel The 'Sheikh

The United States has imposed a 35% tariff on garments imported from Bangladesh, sparking fresh concerns across the latter's apparel industry. Combined with the previous 15% duty, the total tariff now stands at 50%. Industry leaders fear this steep rate will severely impact

“A storm rages inside my chest, I offer it—shoot!” — This was not just a slogan roared on the July 2024. It was the heartbeat of an entire movement that outstared Sheikh Hasina from power. On July 1, 2024, when students took to the streets demanding reform

The Ashura is a day of mourning for Muslims around the world. It is observed on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Ḥusayn (RA) and members of his family in the year 61 AH were martyred on the battlefield of Karbala, to uphold truth and justice. The harrowing story of

There is a huge debate going on about whether the next national parliamentary elections in Bangladesh will be held under the proportional representation system or the majority vote representation system. In this debate, the political parties demanding proportional representation have

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is set to expand its voter registration campaign to eight additional countries, including the United States, France, and Turkey, to provide National Identity Cards (NIDs) to expatriate Bangladeshis, officials said. The campaign, already active

The recent US-led military strikes on Iran have drawn widespread international condemnation, significantly damaging Washington’s credibility on the world stage. This move, according to analysts, could embolden powers like China and Russia, while further isolating the United States

Dr Ambia Parveen was born in Myanmar's Rakhine State. Since 2012, she has been advocating for the rights of the Rohingya and their dignified repatriation to their homeland, Myanmar, across Europe and on international platforms. A co-founder of Rohingya Medics, Dr Parveen is a

The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict could have significant repercussions across the Indian subcontinent, potentially disrupting trade and labour markets for Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan with Iran, according to regional analysts. Should the conflict persist, it is expected to impact

Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after Israel’s surprise airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities on June 13, killing several top generals and scientists. Iran responded with missile attacks on Israeli territory, followed by US airstrikes on three

Adolescent girls aged between 12 and 16 living in aquaculture zones along the southwestern coast of Bangladesh are suffering from malnutrition, according to a scientific study published in February 2023. The report, titled "Adolescent Girls in Aquaculture Ecozones at Risk of

► The number of poor people has increased by 1.70 percent in two years. ► By 2030, the production of Aman and Aus rice may decrease by 3,76,000 tons. ► 44% of children in farming families in coastal districts are suffering from malnutrition. “Beside the path is my paddy

In just one week, Bangladesh's political landscape has been rocked by dramatic events. On the eve of Eid (June 6), the interim government unexpectedly announced the election schedule. This triggered intense debates, anger, and factional pressures within the political arena. 

Bangladesh has one of the world’s largest rawhide markets, but every Eid-ul-Azha, rawhide sells at very low prices, hurting sacrificers, small traders, and collectors. The government recently eased export restrictions on raw and wet blue leather for three months, hoping this will