Chhayanaut Organises Song-Based Solidarity Rally to Protest Attacks on Bengali Culture

In protest against attacks on the age-old Bengali culture, a solidarity gathering through songs is being organised. To protest violent attacks on culture, Chhayanaut is organising a solidarity assembly through songs.

Russia Urges Dhaka to Ease Internal Tensions

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin on Monday emphasized the need to reduce tensions in Bangladesh to ensure a conducive environment ahead of the next national election, scheduled for February 12 next year. He also underscored the importance of easing tensions between Bangladesh and its neighbouring country India, saying that such efforts should be taken as soon as possible.

Statistics Bureau Survey: More than half of the country’s population is still outside internet access

Despite the expansion of digital services and smartphone usage, more than half of the people in Bangladesh are still outside internet access. According to the latest survey of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), 51.1 percent of the country’s population currently does not use the internet. Stakeholders in the sector have described this situation as disappointing.

All of Ayesha’s dreams were burned to ashes

“Ayesha was her father’s beloved child. He always looked after her. She used to call him ‘Baba’ and talk a lot with him. She had many dreams—all of them were burned to ashes. I just want to see her face one last time.” Saying this, Nazma Akhtar, the mother of seven-year-old Ayesha who died after being burned in a fire, was crying inconsolably.

Train Fares Increased on Six Routes

Sometimes directly, sometimes tactically, the railway authorities are increasing ticket prices. This time, instead of directly raising fares, the authority has increased train fares on six routes including Dhaka–Cox’s Bazar by imposing a “pontage charge” or levy. Passengers traveling on trains under Bangladesh Railway’s eastern zone will now have to pay higher fares.

Passing of Liberation War Deputy Commander A. K. Khandker

Liberation War Deputy Commander, former Air Force Chief and former Minister A. K. Khandker, Bir Uttom, is no more; he was about 96 years old.

Vandalism and Arson at Jatiya Party Leader Anisul Islam’s House

An incident of vandalism and arson took place at the residence of Anisul Islam Mahmud, President of the National Democratic Front (NDF) and Chairman of a faction of the Jatiya Party, in Hathazari, Chattogram.

Attack on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, and Chhayanaut Right Under Government’s Nose: BNP

This incident proves that an old, well-identified group is deliberately attempting to push the country toward chaos. Through these actions, they want to nullify our voting rights and democratic rights, achieved through the sacrifice of much blood, and establish a new version of fascism in the country.

Attacks on the media would not have been easy without collusion from within the government

The three-party Democratic Reform Alliance believes that attacks on the media would not have been so easy without the patronage of the interim government or collusion from within the government.

Miscreants Set Fire to Udichi’s Dhaka Office

Miscreants set fire to the office of Udichi Shilpigoshthi on Topkhana Road in the capital. The incident occurred on Friday (19 December) at around 7:30 pm.