4,800 crore taka looted from consumers in one month through 12-kg cylinders.
The gas cylinder crisis in the country has reached an extreme stage. A cylinder with a government-fixed price of 1,306 taka is now being sold in the market at 2,500 taka. As a result, ordinary people are spending an additional 1,200 taka for each cylinder.
Today is Bangabandhu’s Historic Homecoming Day
Today marks the 55th Homecoming Day of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. On January 10, 1972, Bangabandhu was released from imprisonment in a Pakistani jail and set foot on the blood-soaked soil of Bengal.
Is Bangladesh Moving Toward Radical Extremism Under Dr. Yunus?
An opinionated analysis warning that Bangladesh under Dr. Yunus is facing rising political persecution, radicalization, lawlessness, and democratic backsliding, with growing concerns over human rights abuses, media suppression, and the credibility of the 2026 election.
Journalist Fatally Shot in Bangladesh During Political Unrest, PEC Seeks Thorough Inquiry
A journalist has been shot dead in Bangladesh during a period of heightened political tension, raising serious concerns about media safety and freedom of expression in the country.
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.