Prevent mob attacks; ensure ‘free, fair, participatory’ elections
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Saturday said Bangladesh authorities should now take urgent steps to prevent the “mob attacks” that have taken hold in the country since the Hasina…
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529,091 expatriates, govt employees register for postal voting
A total of 529,091 voters have so far registered through the “Postal Vote BD” app to exercise their franchise in the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election and referendum, according to…
Child dies in arson attack on BNP leader’s home in Lakshmipur
A seven-year-old girl was burned to death in a deliberate arson attack on the house of a local BNP leader in Bhabaniganj of Lakshmipur Sadar upazila, turning a quiet night…
Jhenaidah sugarcane farmers happy with digital payment system
An automated system for purchasing sugarcane and paying farmers has been introduced at Mobarakganj Sugar Mill. Among the country’s nine sugar mills, Mobarakganj is the first to launch this system.…
Bhori price climbs Tk80,000 in a year
The year 2025 was a year of instability, records, and surprises in the gold market of Bangladesh. While the price of the best quality 22-carat gold was a little over…
Seven held over killing of Hindu youth in Mymensingh
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested seven people as suspects in connection with the killing of a Hindu youth who was beaten to death in Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh district.…
Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission in Sylhet
Security has been tightened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Sylhet amid heightened tensions following recent protests in the city. The move was…
Highest costs, lowest returns: Bangladeshi migrants’ harsh reality
Year after year, migration costs continue to rise in Bangladesh. Although the government set official fees in 2016 for travel to 16 countries, prospective workers routinely spend far more than…
Two Bangladeshis shot dead by Indian Khasis at Sylhet Border
Two Bangladeshi youths were shot dead by Indian Khasis near the Sylhet border on Friday, according to local administration officials, police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The incident occurred around…
Kushtia election office set on fire
Miscreants set fire to the office of the Senior District Election Officer in Kushtia Sadar upazila on Saturday. Office staff said the fire was set around 8:30AM by pouring inflammable…