Tuesday, 02 Sep, 2025

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YouTubers chasing views disrupt rescue efforts, hinder journalists

The use of social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram has increased globally with the advancement of technology. Beyond personal use, many have now become professional content creators due to the monetisation opportunities on these platforms. Some have even

Apostille service cuts hassle as 1.5 lakh documents authenticated monthly

The launch of the Integrated Online Attestation Management (Apostille service) has significantly eased the burden on students and professionals either residing abroad or preparing to travel overseas. They can now authenticate various certificates online with ease. The formal

No election date after a year of interim rule

As the interim government nears its one-year mark, political uncertainty continues to deepen in Bangladesh due to the absence of a declared date for the next general election. The government, led by Nobel laureate economist Professor Muhammad Yunus, was formed on August 8 last year

Aedes dominates as beneficial mosquitoes disappear

The familiar scent of a Dhaka monsoon afternoon is no longer the same. The once-refreshing aroma of damp soil and tender foliage has all but vanished. So too has the life it once nurtured. Among the many elements of this vanishing urban biodiversity is a unique species of mosquito

Conspiracies over polls: Chief Adviser’s remarks draw mixed reactions

Politicians have expressed mixed reactions to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’s remarks that “whenever we move forward with election preparations, various conspiracies emerge.” While some see the comments as nothing new, they believe any plot can be overcome by

Post-August 5: BNP identifies its own and allies

August 5 marks one year since the student-people uprising. Amid various developments, electoral uncertainty and possibilities, political parties have come to recognise their allies. During this one year, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has also come to recognise its leaders,

Government in image crisis 

Despite serving for nearly a year, the interim government has failed to bring about significant improvements in the country’s law and order situation. Instead, a string of unexpected accidents, violent incidents, and administrative failures have plunged the administration into an

Why Tarique Rahman uncertain about national election?

Fresh uncertainty has surfaced in the country’s political landscape over whether the 13th national parliamentary election will be held in February. Political analysts believe this doubt among political parties stems from a lack of confidence in the interim government and the current

Waiting by ‘extra class’, they were lost forever

Children in Class 3 at Milestone School are typically 9 to 10 years old. From 8 am to 1 pm, they attend seven daily classes. After that comes another session for these young pupils—called the “extra class.” Even on July 21, the day a military aircraft crashed into the

Foreign observers: EC’s decision final, not the government's

The final decision on approving foreign observers and foreign media will rest with the Election Commission (EC), not the government. However, the Ministry of Home Affairs will be responsible for verifying submitted information. The EC has formalized this position through the

Bangladesh: Indecision on key issues fuels instability

Questions have been raised over whether growing unrest is being triggered by the interim government's lack of coordination and responsibility in handling important national matters. Recent developments, according to political observers, reflect a pattern of indecisive governance.

Questions raised over UGC secretary Fakhrul Islam’s PhD thesis

Concerns have been raised over the academic integrity of University Grants Commission (UGC) Secretary Fakhrul Islam’s PhD thesis as he has been accused of plagiarism. The allegation claims that Fakhrul Islam copied extensively from various sources to compile his research. It is

Was Sheikh Hasina’s order to open fire on July protesters legal?

An investigative report by the BBC has reignited international attention over the mass killing carried out by the Awami League government in July last year as it clung to power after a decade and a half of authoritarian rule. Titled “The Battle for Bangladesh: Fall of Sheikh

From Mitford to Gopalganj: Political scene shifts

The brutal murder in front of Mitford Hospital in Old Dhaka placed the opposition BNP under pressure. In the week that followed, a multi-pronged campaign was launched against the party. Just days later, on 16 July, supporters of the banned Awami League and its affiliated organisations

Jamaat plans to demonstrate strength behind national rally

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is set to hold a national rally at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Saturday (July 19), aimed at pressing forward a seven-point demand. However, beyond that, the party aims to demonstrate its political strength to the interim government, the BNP, and

What message does AL's Gopalganj violence send?

Less than a year after the mass uprising, the streets stained red again. On July 16, police shot dead Abu Sayed in Rangpur. That same day, Awami League and its allies launched a deadly attack on NCP leaders during their planned “March to Gopalganj.” Several central leaders

Can Gopalganj incident shift Bangladesh’s political landscape?

Leaders and activists of the banned Awami League, and its banned affiliated organisations, including Chhatra League, launched several attacks centering on the July march of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Gopalganj. Although the NCP managed to carry out its programme, incidents

Consensus cracks within National Consensus Commission

Despite more than eleven months under the interim government, political parties have yet to reach an agreement on key reform proposals. Since March, the National Consensus Commission has held a series of meetings aimed at building consensus, but divisions among the political parties

Dhaka’s trees cover just 5% of oxygen needs, health at risk

Clean air and oxygen are essential for human survival. However, Dhaka—one of the most densely populated cities in the world—is currently facing severe air pollution and an oxygen deficit.  On one hand, widespread tree-cutting and relentless construction are underway

No trial, no verdict: Kanu Mia spent 30 years in Bangladesh jail

For nearly 30 years, Kanu Mia languished in prison—without trial or verdict—after being arrested for allegedly killing his mother in a mentally unstable state. Kanu Mia was arrested on charges of killing his own mother while suffering from severe mental illness. What