Akram Hossain: Staff Reporter

BUP student raped on way back from tuition: Students boycott exams and protest

03:49 19 October 2025

A student (22) of the International Relations Department of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) has been accused of being raped on her way back from tuition. The university students have erupted in anger over the incident — they have boycotted exams and started protests and human chains and demanded the speedy arrest and exemplary punishment of the accused.

Mother: The refuge of selfless love

05:40 10 May 2026

Mother's Day is celebrated all over the world on the second Sunday of May every year. This day is not just to wish, but also to honor the sacrifice, love and contribution of mothers. Although there is no specific day to express love for mothers, this day reminds us in the midst of a busy life—how much time we give to mothers.

Shakib Khan receives Rolex watch worth nearly a crore taka in special award

03:18 16 June 2026

Dhallywood star Shakib Khan expressed his emotions after receiving a luxurious Rolex watch at a special award ceremony. At a recently organized ceremony, he was presented with a Rose Gold version of a Rolex watch, the market value of which is said to be around 72 lakh taka.

Rain Leaves Dhaka Waterlogged, Commuters Face Severe Disruption

02:39 12 July 2026

Rain on Sunday left several roads and low-lying areas of Dhaka under water. Slow-moving traffic caused serious difficulties for office-goers, students and pedestrians.