No Women Candidates in Jamaat-Led Eight-Party Alliance
At the preliminary stage of the election, the contrasting picture of women’s and minority representation among political parties has raised serious questions about the country’s political culture and commitment to inclusivity.
Sudden Wealth Accumulation Puts NCP Leaders Under Public Scrutiny
So far, the National Citizen Party (NCP) has nominated 44 candidates for the upcoming national parliamentary election. This number may decrease later due to an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami. According to affidavits submitted to the Election Commission, four of these 44 candidates are millionaires, while the rest lag behind in terms of income and assets.
133 Killed, 7,511 Injured in Political Violence in 2025: HRSS
Political and electoral violence, mob violence and lynching, attacks on journalists, border killings and abuse, extrajudicial killings, and violence against women and children in Bangladesh reached an alarming level in 2025, according to the human rights organization Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).
78th Founding Anniversary of Bangladesh Chhatra League
The founding anniversary of Bangladesh Chhatra League is observed every year on January 4, as the organization was founded on January 4, 1948, by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Cold Wave Grips the Country, Temperatures May Drop to 4 Degrees Celsius
At the very beginning of the new year, cold weather has firmly set in across the country, including the capital Dhaka. The intensity of the cold has increased due to chilly winds and moderate to dense fog.
Child Waits for Father, Mother and Wife Left Speechless by Grief
The village of Mokamia Kanda in Tarakanda, Mymensingh, remains stunned with grief over the killing of garment worker Dipu Chandra Das (28), who was beaten and burned to death in Bhaluka. Mokamia Kanda is Dipu’s ancestral village, where his family lives.
Violence Against Minority: Damudya Businessman Khokon Chandra Dies After Being Set on Fire
Khokon Chandra Das, a businessman from Damudya in Shariatpur, has died. He passed away on Saturday (3 January) at around 7:30 am while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka.
LPG Shortage: Tk 1,200 Cylinder Sells Above Tk 2,000
Consumers across Dhaka have been facing an acute shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), forcing many to buy cylinders at prices far higher than the government-fixed rate, creating widespread frustration and concern.
Chaos at Shah Amanat Airport as Stranded Passengers Protest Flight Disruptions
Passengers of several Biman Bangladesh Airlines flights vandalised airport chairs at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram after protesting the absence of food arrangements when their flights were diverted due to dense fog.
Bangladesh Education Sector Ends 2025 in Turmoil
The education sector experienced another turbulent year in 2025, marked by uncertainty, repeated movements by teachers and students over various demands, and the continued absence of comprehensive reform and development plans.