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.
Death of former Badda Thana Chhatra League president Wasikur Rahman Babu in custody
Wasikur Rahman Babu, former president of Badda Thana Chhatra League, has died in custody.
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.
Journalist Shot Dead in Khulna
Journalist Imdadul Haque Milon (45), president of the Sholua Press Club in Dumuria upazila of Khulna, was shot dead by assailants. Another person was injured in the incident.
HRW warns Bangladesh over rising mob attacks, demands free and participatory elections
Human Rights Watch said on Saturday that Bangladeshi authorities must urgently take action to curb the growing wave of mob attacks that have spread across the country since the Hasina government was removed from power last August. The rights organization also urged the authorities to ensure conditions for free, fair, and inclusive elections scheduled for February.
Hindu Garment Worker Beaten and Burned to Death by a Mob in Bhaluka
The brutal killing of a Hindu garment worker in Bhaluka of Mymensingh district by beating and burning him to death by a mob has sparked intense concern and outrage across the country. The deceased was identified as Dipu Chandra Das (approximately 28). He was a resident of Tarakanda upazila and worked as a laborer at the Dubulia Pioneer Knit Factory.
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.