Ahead of Durga Puja, 18 Bangladeshi firms have applied for permission to export hilsa fish to India. At the same time, India’s Fish Importers Association has requested permission to import hilsa from Bangladesh. The Ministry of Commerce has sought the opinion of the Ministry of Fisheries Continue Reading
6 Key Bills Passed; Opposition and Islamic Scholars Object to Property Transfer Law Amendment Rafiq Muhammad The 13th National Parliament’s third session, which began August 27, ended on September 10 after just 9 working days but generated significant controversy. On its opening day, Home Minister Mr. Salahuddin Ahmed’s dismissive remarks toward opposition MPs Continue Reading
Jessore Bureau Allegations of customs evasion and illegal smuggling of goods at Benapole, the country’s largest land port, show no sign of stopping. Most recently, three trucks loaded with goods were allegedly taken out of Shed No. 29 of the port without paying customs duties. Following the incident, two Assistant Revenue Officers (AROs) responsible for […]Continue Reading
Kamal Ataturk Mishel Fear of robbery increases at night on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, known as the economic lifeline of the country. As darkness falls, robbery gangs become active on the highway. A series of robberies has turned the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway into a source of fear. From cargo vehicles to passenger buses, no vehicle is safe […]Continue Reading
Hasan-uz-Zaman Housewife Ms. Mukta’s feet were chained to a bed. She was then subjected to brutal torture. Trapped and helpless, Ms. Mukta could do nothing as her husband, Sohel Sikder, repeatedly beat her with a leather belt. Hearing their mother’s screams, the couple’s two innocent children, aged four and five, were crying in the next […]Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that 41 lakh families will receive Family Cards this year. He made the statement on Friday (September 11) afternoon at a cheque distribution ceremony at the BNP Chairperson’s Office in Gulshan, Dhaka, where grants were handed over to representatives of mosques and temples in Dhaka-17 constituency. At the event, […]Continue Reading
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has said that some provisions in the draft Cybersecurity (Amendment) Act 2026 could create serious risks to fundamental rights, freedom of speech and freedom of expression. The organisation has called for the draft law to be revised thoroughly based on the views of relevant experts and stakeholders and international best Continue Reading
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakawat Hossain has taken a strong stance against irregularities and corruption in hospitals. He said, “Either I will stay, or there will be irregularities in hospitals.” He made the remarks while visiting Mugda Medical College Hospital in the capital on Friday (September 11) morning. During his visit, the health minister found […]Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has provided financial assistance to various religious institutions in the Dhaka-17 constituency of the capital. Grants were given to mosques and madrasas, as well as to several temples in the constituency ahead of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja. The prime minister handed over the grant cheques to representatives of the concerned […]Continue Reading
Prime Minister Visits Injured Army Officer at CM Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka on Friday afternoon, September 11, to evaluate the condition of a critically injured army officer. The officer was admitted to the specialized facility for advanced medical treatment following a severe training incident. During his visit, Continue Reading






















