Unapproved sleeper buses pose serious safety risks

Ekhlach Haque Ordinary buses are being converted into sleeper coaches at roadside garages and workshops without approved designs or engineering advice, raising serious safety concerns for passengers. Sleeper buses have become increasingly popular on long-distance and tourist routes, offering passengers greater comfort. However, experts warn that unauthorised Continue Reading

Hefazat congratulates new President Mirza Fakhrul

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has congratulated former BNP secretary general and former minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as president. In a statement on Friday, Hefazat Ameer Allama Muhibbullah Babunagari and Secretary General Allama Sajedur Rahman expressed hope that Mirza Fakhrul would uphold justice, fairness, public welfare and Islamic values while Continue Reading

Four New Ministers and Two State Ministers Take Oath

Four new ministers and two state ministers have joined Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s cabinet. They took the oath at Bangabhaban on Friday evening, August 21, shortly after the swearing-in of President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. The four new ministers are Dr Abdul Moin Khan, Barrister Andaliv Rahman Partha, Saching Pru Jerry and M Rashiduzzaman Millat. […]Continue Reading

Industries in Dire Straits Amid Fuel Crisis

Bangladesh’s industrial sector is facing a severe energy crisis, with shortages of gas, electricity and fuel disrupting production across major industrial areas. More than 100 factories reportedly stopped production in the past week, while output at more than 150 factories has fallen to about one-third of capacity. The crisis has affected the ready-made garment, Continue Reading