Bangladesh

Dhaka roads plunge into chaos as traffic system nears collapse

Dhaka’s roads have now turned into a lawless zone. Due to the laxity of traffic police and law enforcement agencies, the city’s overall traffic system has virtually collapsed. Unregulated battery-powered

Bangladeshi youth shot to death by BSF firing at Lalmonirhat border

A Bangladeshi national was killed after being shot by the Indian Border Security Force at Amjhol border in Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat on early Thursday. The deceased was identified as

Shortage of Rabies vaccine: Five people die in a week in Gaibandha

At least five people have died in a week after being bitten by a rabid dog in Sundarganj upazila of Gaibandha, triggering panic over rabies in the area amid a

12 burnt in gas explosion at power plant canteen in N’ganj

Twelve people suffered burn injuries in a gas explosion at the canteen of the Jera Meghna Ghat Power Plant at Sonargaon in Narayanganj. The explosion occurred around 1PM while employees

Are city corporations being run unconstitutionally?

According to the Constitution of Bangladesh, sovereignty belongs to the people. Article 7 of the Constitution recognises the sovereignty of the people and stipulates that the state shall be governed

96 more deprived candidates appointed from 27th BCS exam

The government has appointed 96 more previously deprived candidates from the 27th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination to various BCS cadres. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification

BU teachers continue shutdown programme disrupting academic activities

Teachers of Barishal University continued their complete ‘shutdown’ programme for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, demanding the resignation of the vice-chancellor and promotion of teachers. All classes and examinations

BMD predicts rain or thundershowers in parts of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted rains or thundershowers in parts of Bangladesh in 24 hours from 9:00am on Wednesday. ‘Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty