Students across Bangladesh have erupted in protest against the rising incidents of rape and sexual violence. At Dhaka University (DU), teachers and students gathered under the University Teachers’ Network, demanding strict legal action and issuing a 24-hour ultimatum for justice. Protesters chanted slogans calling for the arrest and punishment of rapists, warning of intensified demonstrations […]
On March 6th, Saudi Arabia achieved a new milestone with a record 500,000 Umrah pilgrims entering the Grand Mosque in Mecca in a single day. To manage the increasing number of visitors, advanced technologies such as AI-powered monitoring systems and smart cameras have been implemented for crowd control, especially in high-traffic areas like Mataf and […]
The rescued elephant from the Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary in Banshkhali, Chattogram, is in critical condition. The animal’s left leg and tail have become paralyzed, preventing it from standing or moving. Hatem Sajjad Mohammad Zulkarnaine, a veterinarian at the Dulahazara Safari Park in Cox’s Bazar, reported that the elephant can only drink water and is unable […]
A violent clash erupted between loyalists of Syria’s ousted president, Bashar al-Assad, and government security forces in Latakia province, leaving over 70 dead, including 15 security personnel. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that the fighting took place near a Russian-controlled airbase. This marks the most intense attack on government-affiliated forces since […]
Three key leaders of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) have resigned from their positions, citing personal reasons. On Thursday, March 6, they submitted their resignation letters to the party’s convener, Nahid Islam. The three leaders who stepped down are Hanif Khan Sajib, Joint Chief Organizer (Northern Region); Abduz Jaher, Joint Chief Coordinator; and Abu Hanif, […]
Former Senior Secretary N M Ziaul Alam has been placed on a two-day remand over allegations of selling National ID (NID) data, embezzling Tk 20,000 crore. The Cyber Investigation Division of the CID arrested him from Chattogram’s Panchlaish residential area on Wednesday night.According to the case, more than 11 crore citizens’ personal data, comprising 46 […]
Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens’ Party, has expressed doubts about holding elections this year due to ongoing law and order concerns. In an interview with Reuters, published on March 6, he stated that despite short-term reforms, the police have not fully stabilized the situation as expected. Given the current conditions, organizing a national […]
Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs). On Wednesday (March 5), he shared the decision via a Facebook post, stating that he will continue playing Test cricket. Previously, he retired from T20 internationals in 2022. Mushfiq expressed gratitude to his family, friends, and fans for supporting him throughout […]
Hundreds of women marched in a torch procession in Lalmatia, Dhaka, demanding a ban on public smoking. Organized under the banner of “Mohammadpur Residents,” the protest took place at 10:30 PM on Wednesday. The demonstrators chanted slogans against smoking and drug abuse, urging stricter regulations. Local residents joined the march in solidarity, expressing concerns over […]
Hasanath Abdullah, the chief organizer of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in the southern region, emphasized the responsibility of honoring the sacrifices made by those who were martyred or injured in the July Movement. Speaking at the funeral of rickshaw van driver Abdus Samad, who succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on August 5, he stated […]