Renowned Bangladeshi actress Gulshan Ara Ahmed has passed away on Tuesday morning, April 15. She was on life support in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following a heart attack. The news was confirmed by director Kajal Arefin Ami through a social media post, where he mourned her loss and prayed for her eternal peace. Gulshan […]
Students from Dhaka College and City College clashed in the capital, leading to intense chases and brick-throwing between the two groups. Several students from both sides were reportedly injured during the violence. The clash caused severe traffic congestion in the surrounding area. Eyewitnesses said additional police forces were deployed to control the situation. Masud Alam, […]
A Dhaka court has extended the deadline for the investigation report in the Sagar-Runi murder case for the 118th time, as the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) failed to submit it. The court set a new date after PBI officer Md. Azizul Haque, also an Additional Superintendent of Police, missed the submission deadline. PBI has […]
Star Cineplex has raised its ticket prices without prior notice, sparkling outrage among moviegoers and film industry insiders. Prices now range from Tk 400 to Tk 1,800, up from the previous Tk 350 to Tk 1,500. Matinee show prices increased by Tk 50â150, while evening and weekend shows rose by Tk 200â300. Social media erupted […]
Thousands of people began gathering at Dhakaâs Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday morning to join the ‘March for Gaza’ rally, demanding an end to Israelâs ongoing military actions in Gaza. Although the main event was scheduled to start at 3 PM, crowds began arriving from early morning through all gates of the venue. The demonstration aims […]
Hamas officials, led by chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, are holding talks with Egyptian mediators in Cairo, expressing hope for “real progress” toward a ceasefire to end the Gaza war. Despite reports of potential proposals involving hostage exchanges and prisoner releases, Hamas claims no formal offers have been received. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continue across Gaza, with […]
A Dhaka court has directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to confiscate 7,919.52 kathas of land, valued at Tk 325.19 crore, belonging to S Alam Group Chairman Mohammad Saiful Alam, his family, and beneficiaries. The properties, located in Chattogram, were allegedly being transferred amid ongoing corruption investigations. This is the latest in a series of court […]
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations began across Bangladesh with the Bangla (first paper) exam. Held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the exams will run until May 13, as per the revised schedule issued by the Dhaka Education Board. This year, around 19.28 lakh students are participatingâover one lakh fewer than the […]
The Directorate of Madrasa Education in Bangladesh has issued a directive for all madrasas to celebrate Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh) over two days in a festive manner. The order, released on Wednesday, instructs institutions to organize the celebrations under their own arrangements with joy and grandeur. This follows similar directives from the Directorate of […]
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to meet Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus on April 16 to seek clarity on the government’s stance regarding the upcoming national election. The meeting, scheduled for 12 PM at the state guest house Jamuna, was confirmed by BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed. Earlier, the party held an […]
