Shaheen Mollah

‘Tunda Babu’ behind bars, but fear still haunts

Gripped by fear, many residents of Haddipatti in Dhaka’s Darus Salam area have fled their homes, even after the arrest of a notorious gang leader, Babu Khan -- locally known as “Tunda Babu”.

1d ago

Cops gathering info on polls candidates

Based on the findings, law enforcers will assess security needs in each constituency and identify candidates who may pose risks.

2d ago

Rice, veggies, fish get pricier

Prices of daily essentials such as rice, vegetables, and fish have gone up in the capital, causing concern among consumers, especially those with limited income.

1w ago

The forgotten boys of Mirpur

For a decade now, 54-year-old house help Jyotsna Robi Das has been seeking justice for the killing of her son.

1w ago

Rice, chicken, fish prices rise post-Eid

Prices of different rice varieties have increased by Tk 3-Tk 5 per kg in the capital over the last two weeks even though the country is in the middle of the harvesting season.

3w ago

Tk 1.08Cr heist: Police yet to ID suspects, hint at inside job

Police have yet to identify or arrest any of the suspects involved in Saturday’s daring robbery in Dhaka’s Uttara, where criminals disguised as Rab personnel snatched Tk 1.08 crore from a Nagad representative.

4w ago

Of overflowing emergency and lingering waits

Sufia Begum, a 55-year-old woman from Munshiganj’s Sreenagar, suffered severe injuries to her right hand when a motorcycle struck her on the day of Eid-ul-Azha (Saturday) when she was crossing a road near her home.

1m ago

An Eid evening at Pongu Hospital: overflowing emergency, lingering waits

The hospital, formally known as NITOR, is a 1,000-bed tertiary medical facility that receives referral patients from all over the country

1m ago
July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025

‘Tunda Babu’ behind bars, but fear still haunts

Gripped by fear, many residents of Haddipatti in Dhaka’s Darus Salam area have fled their homes, even after the arrest of a notorious gang leader, Babu Khan -- locally known as “Tunda Babu”.

July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

Cops gathering info on polls candidates

Based on the findings, law enforcers will assess security needs in each constituency and identify candidates who may pose risks.

July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025

Rice, veggies, fish get pricier

Prices of daily essentials such as rice, vegetables, and fish have gone up in the capital, causing concern among consumers, especially those with limited income.

July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025

The forgotten boys of Mirpur

For a decade now, 54-year-old house help Jyotsna Robi Das has been seeking justice for the killing of her son.

June 21, 2025
June 21, 2025

Rice, chicken, fish prices rise post-Eid

Prices of different rice varieties have increased by Tk 3-Tk 5 per kg in the capital over the last two weeks even though the country is in the middle of the harvesting season.

June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025

Tk 1.08Cr heist: Police yet to ID suspects, hint at inside job

Police have yet to identify or arrest any of the suspects involved in Saturday’s daring robbery in Dhaka’s Uttara, where criminals disguised as Rab personnel snatched Tk 1.08 crore from a Nagad representative.

June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025

Of overflowing emergency and lingering waits

Sufia Begum, a 55-year-old woman from Munshiganj’s Sreenagar, suffered severe injuries to her right hand when a motorcycle struck her on the day of Eid-ul-Azha (Saturday) when she was crossing a road near her home.

June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

An Eid evening at Pongu Hospital: overflowing emergency, lingering waits

The hospital, formally known as NITOR, is a 1,000-bed tertiary medical facility that receives referral patients from all over the country

June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025

Eid rush eases at Gabtoli Bus Terminal after two days of chaos

Transport workers say declining number of travellers, coordinated traffic management behind improvement

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Eid rush begins

Tens of thousands of holidaymakers left Dhaka by road, rail, and river yesterday to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha at home, enjoying mostly hassle-free journeys ahead of the 10-day Eid vacation.