March 8, 2026

22 Bank Accounts of Journalist Couple Naem-Farida Frozen

Dhaka: A court here today ordered the freezing of 22 bank accounts belonging to Naem Nizam, the former editor of the daily Bangladesh Pratidin, and his wife, Farida Yasmin, a former president of the National Press Club and former reserved-seat lawmake…

Arrest Warrant Issued Against Ex-IGP Benazir in Graft Case

Dhaka: A court here today issued an arrest warrant against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed in a case lodged over allegedly amassing illegal wealth, concealing wealth statement, and laundering money. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Spe…

Young Programmer Nishat Earns Int’l Recognition

Rajshahi: Mukitu Islam Nishat, a 21-year-old young man from a remote village in the Puthia Police Station area of Rajshahi, has emerged as a rising talent from Bangladesh in the international technology arena.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangsth…

29,979 Workers Benefit from State-Funded Legal Aid Services

Dhaka: A total of 29,979 workers have so far received legal services at government expense through the National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO), according to the latest report published on the organization’s website. The report highlights a co…

Boro Rice Production Target Set at 3 Lakh Tons in Rajshahi

Rajshahi: Farmers in Rajshahi district have begun transplanting Boro seedlings with a target of producing more than 329,000 tonnes of paddy during the current season. Across the fields of the Barind region, farmers are busy planting seedlings, turning…