Explosion During ‘Bomb Making’ Blows Off Victim’s Wrist and Roof of House
A young man was killed and four others were injured in an explosion while making hand bombs in Jajira upazila of Shariatpur.
Gas Crisis Worsens as Water Enters Pipeline During Leak Repair
Although the gas pipeline damaged beneath the Turag River by an anchor strike has been repaired, water has entered the pipeline. Under these circumstances, repair work is being carried out by reducing gas pressure. As a result, the gas crisis in the capital has once again reached an extreme level. City residents were already facing severe hardship due to the absence of gas.
Tamim Questions the Decision Not to Travel to India
Former Bangladesh national cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal said that decisions should be taken keeping in mind Bangladesh’s position in world cricket and its future. He also commented that large organizations cannot be run by thinking purely on public emotion.
Where Are Women in the Election Battle? Have Parties Honored Their Commitments?
As part of the interim government’s initiative for state reform to bring the country back to a democratic path, it was stated that in the 13th parliamentary election, political parties would nominate at least 5 percent women candidates in the existing 300 parliamentary constituencies. Have the parties complied with this commitment?
Journalists Barred from Entering Appellate Division Courtroom Without Prior Notice
Journalists are being barred from entering the Appellate Division courtroom of the Supreme Court without any prior notice.
Advocacy Group Warns of Extrajudicial Killings in Bangladesh Under Yunus
A leading international advocacy organisation has expressed serious concern over a sharp rise in alleged extrajudicial killings in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
LPG Cylinder Sales Halted Nationwide from Today
In the context of nationwide drives and fines, the LPG Dealers’ Cooperative Society Limited has announced the suspension of the supply and sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders.
Moinuddin Elected DCAB President, Kayes Named General Secretary
AKM Moinuddin, Special Correspondent of the news agency UNB, has been elected President, and Imrul Kayes, Special Correspondent of Bangla Vision, has been elected General Secretary of the newly formed Executive Committee of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) for 2026.
TIB Calls for Cancellation of ‘Discriminatory’ Decision to Bear Foreign Observers’ Expenses
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has demanded the cancellation of the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to bear the accommodation and food expenses of foreign observers for the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The organization stated that the decision is imprudent, discriminatory, and creates a conflict of interest, which goes against the principles of impartial election observation.
59 Indigenous Bawm People Detained Without Trial in Bangladesh Amid Human Rights Concerns
Fifty-nine Indigenous Bawm people continue to be detained in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of southeastern Bangladesh without trial. They have been accused of being affiliated with an armed group allegedly responsible for robbing banks and taking a bank manager hostage in April 2024. Despite these serious accusations, none of the detainees have faced a formal trial, raising grave concerns about due process and the rule of law.