On the third day of Ramadan, Sadia realised she had underestimated how quickly household essentials run out during the holy month. The cooking oil she bought just before Ramadan was already halfway finished. The dishwashing liquid needed replacing sooner than expected. Extra guests at iftar meant more cleaning, more laundry, more groceries, and more frequent restocking. Like many urban households, ...

The newly appointed administrators of six city corporations formally assumed office on Tuesday after meeting Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the Secretariat. The administrators are Abdus Salam for Dhaka South City Corporation, Shafiqul Islam Khan for Dhaka North City Corporation, Nazrul Islam Monju for Khulna City Corporation, Abdul Qayyum Chowdhury for Sylhet City ...

At least 30 individuals were injured in a clash between two groups at Ajmiriganj upazila in Habiganj district on Monday afternoon over a dispute involving a cow grazing on farmland. The incident occurred around 3:00 PM in Mahtabpur village under Kakailcao union in the upazila. According to sources, a cow belonging to Dulal Mia entered a field owned by Liton ...

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government has approved the withdrawal of 1,202 more politically motivated cases filed against opposition party leaders and activists during the 17-year rule of the fascist Awami League (AL). The decision came after a thorough review process to assess allegations that the cases were used to harass opposition figures and suppress dissent, said an ...

The BNP has formed the government after securing a majority in the recent National Parliament elections. However, even before assuming office, weaknesses in the country’s economy were evident. There has been a slowdown in trade and commerce, a decline in investment and instability in the banking sector. Unchecked high interest rates have further worsened the situation. Confidence in the capital ...

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Fazle Noor Taposh, Jahangir Kabir Nanak, Mirza Azam along with several other influential ministers and Members of Parliament from the then cabinet are set to be named as accused in the Pilkhana BDR massacre and explosives cases. Borhan Uddin, Chief Public Prosecutor (Special PP) for the state, confirmed the ...

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that elections will be held as quickly as possible to reactivate all local government institutions. “City corporation elections will be held first where the current terms expire earlier,” he said in an interview with a media outlet on Tuesday. Regarding the possibility of holding local elections under ...

Fashion brand Virgo has unveiled its highly anticipated Eid Collection 2026, aiming to add greater colour, warmth and timeless elegance to the celebrations of Eid. Each design in the collection beautifully captures the spirit of the festival while blending it with contemporary fashion trends. With premium-quality fabrics, elegant detailing, and modern silhouettes, the collection ensures the perfect balance between comfort ...

Mohsin Rashid, President of the Bangladesh Muslim League and a senior lawyer of the Supreme Court, has announced his intention to file a treason case against Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus. Speaking on Monday (23 February) during an appearance on senior journalist Manjurul Alam Panna’s YouTube channel Manchitra, Rashid said that if the current government failed to take action, he would ...

Seven people were killed when a chartered air ambulance crashed in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, officials said Tuesday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the Beechcraft C90 operating a “medical evacuation (Air Ambulance) flight” crashed Monday in the Kasaria area of the eastern state of Jharkahand. Rescue and medical teams rushed to the site of the ...