BNP Leader Dies in Custody, Protests Erupt
A BNP leader named Shamsuzzaman Dabul (55) has died after being detained by law enforcement agencies in Jibannagar of Chuadanga. The deceased Dabul was the son of late Ataur Master of Basuti Para in the Jibannagar municipal area. He was serving as the general secretary of the Jibannagar Municipal BNP.
International Rights Body Condemns Custodial Death of Bangladeshi Leader
An international human rights organisation has strongly condemned the custodial death of a senior Awami League leader, alleging serious medical negligence during his detention.
Solution Uncertain, LPG Crisis May Be Prolonged
Bangladesh is facing an ongoing LPG crisis as private-sector suppliers fail to meet demand and government intervention remains limited by inadequate import and bottling capacity.
Fire breaks out at scrap yard of Matarbari Power Plant
A devastating fire incident has occurred at the scrap yard located inside the Matarbari coal-fired power plant in Maheshkhali upazila of Cox’s Bazar. The fire broke out at approximately 8:00 pm on Monday (January 12). Immediately after the incident, panic spread across the area.
New US Ambassador Christensen Arrives in Dhaka
Brent Christensen, the new US Ambassador to Bangladesh, has arrived in Dhaka.
Awami League Leader and Musician Prolay Chaki Dies in Jail
Prominent musician, Cultural Affairs Secretary of Pabna District Awami League and General Secretary of the District Awami Shilpigoshthi, Prolay Chaki, is no more.
Houses of Awami League Leader and Journalist Attacked in Sirajganj
Miscreants have set fire to the house of an Awami League leader in Sirajganj. In the same district, a petrol bomb was thrown at the house of a journalist in the Sadar area. These two attacks on Saturday night have spread panic.
EU Observer Chief: A Participatory Election Means Inclusion of All
The head of the European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission, Dr. Ivars Ijabs, has said, “A participatory election means the participation of everyone.” However, clarifying that holding or observing a referendum is outside the EU’s mandate, he made it clear that the EU will remain limited to observing parliamentary elections only.
Over 550 Metric Tons of Paddy and Rice Missing from Government Food Warehouse
Nearly 550 metric tons of paddy and rice are missing from the Kurigram district food warehouse. After conducting a drive, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) found evidence of major irregularities in the stock of paddy and rice at the warehouse.
Rule Issued Over JP, NDF Election Participation
The High Court has issued a rule asking the concerned parties to explain why the candidacies of candidates from the Jatiya Party (GM Quader), a faction of the Jatiya Party led by Anisul Islam Mahmud, and the National Democratic Front (NDF) led by JP Chairman Anwar Hossain Manju should not be declared illegal in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.