News Father Sells 1.5-Year-Old Son for Tk 1 Lakh to Buy iPhone; Child Rescued in Police Drive August 31, 2026 MOHAMMAD MOHASIN SARDER Special Correspondent, Patuakhali: A shocking incident has surfaced in Dashmina, Patuakhali, where a father allegedly sold his 1.5-year-old son for Tk 1 lakh just to fulfill his desire to buy…
News Promises vs. Reality: Factory Closures and Mass Layoffs Mark First Six Months of Government August 30, 2026 MOHAMMAD MOHASIN SARDER Dhaka Despite pre-election pledges promising substantial new employment, the new government faces severe economic pressure within its first six months in office. While campaign manifestos assured large-scale job creation, economic…
International News Huge Disaster in Nepal: Over 600 Dead, Thousands Missing After Glacial Collapse August 30, 2026 MOHAMMAD MOHASIN SARDER A sudden and devastating natural disaster has struck widespread areas of Nepal. Following a massive glacial collapse near the Tibet border, catastrophic flash floods and landslides triggered by the raging…
News The Stroke of a Pen Destroys Lives: Rural Electricity’s “Ghost Bills” Leave Ordinary Citizens in Despair August 26, 2026 MOHAMMAD MOHASIN SARDER In contemporary Bangladesh, ordinary citizens are facing a terrifying new reality: exorbitant and absurdly inflated electricity bills. In a country where a low-income or middle-class family’s monthly electricity bill should…
News Soaring Aromatic Rice Prices: Surging by Tk 120 Per Kg in Two Months Leaves Consumers Struggling August 25, 2026 MOHAMMAD MOHASIN SARDER Staff Correspondent: Amid the relentless inflation affecting daily essentials like edible oil, lentils, and vegetables, aromatic (pulao) rice prices have skyrocketed. Just two months ago, a kilogram of quality aromatic…
News Life Disrupts Amid Extreme Heatwave and Load-Shedding; Students Take Exams Under Tree Shade August 20, 2026 MOHAMMAD MOHASIN SARDER The deadly combo of an intense heatwave and frequent load-shedding is severely disrupting normal educational activities in rural areas. Due to unbearable heat inside classrooms and the absence of electricity,…
News Government Tax on Over 100 Wedding Guests? Know the Actual Truth and Background August 17, 2026 MOHAMMAD MOHASIN SARDER Recently, there has been widespread discussion on social media and online portals claiming that hosting more than 100 guests or attendees at a wedding or social event will require paying…