January 5, 2026

Bismillah Enterprise Fined Tk. 45,000 for Overpricing Gas

Chattogram: A mobile court today imposed a fine of Taka 45,000 on a gas seller for selling gas at inflated prices in the Karnaphuli area of the city. The action was taken to curb the practice of overpricing in the region.

According to Bangladesh San…

DU Calls Applications for MPhil, PhD Programmes

Dhaka: Dhaka University has called application for its MPhil and PhD programmes for the upcoming academic sessions. For the MPhil programme (2026-2027 session), candidates can download the application form from the university website (https://du.ac.bd…

Tourists Held Hostage by Pirates in Sundarbans Rescued

Sundarbans: Tourists and a resort owner, who were held hostage by a gang of pirates in the Sundarbans, have been rescued in a joint operation conducted by the Coast Guard with support from the Navy, police, and RAB. Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq, m…

3 Additional Secretaries Receive Promotions to Secretary Rank

Dhaka: The government has promoted additional secretaries Md Saidur Rahman Khan, Dr Mohammad Altaf-ul-Alam, and Mohammad Mizanur Rahman to the rank of secretary. These promotions were announced through separate notifications by the public administrati…

Women in Satkhira Achieve Financial Solvency Through Crab Farming

Satkhira: Crab farming has emerged as a life-changing livelihood for women in the coastal Shyamnagar upazila of the district, offering safety, steady income, and newfound dignity to families once dependent on risky fishing in the Sundarbans.

Accordi…