BUET Student Sent to Jail After Confession of Sexual Harassment and Hurting Religious Sentiments
Shrishant Roy, a student of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), has been sent to jail after confessing on Reddit to the sexual harassment of a classmate and making offensive statements targeting Muslim women. His arrest follows a case filed under the Cyber Security Act 2023.
November 12, 2025
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How risky is Adani’s power cut threat for Bangladesh?
Despite having nearly double the power generation capacity needed to meet current demand, Bangladesh’s electricity sector is facing renewed questions about its reliability. This situation arose after India’s Adani Group threatened to cut electricity supply over unpaid bills.
November 12, 2025
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Bangladesh's Current Account Deficit Reaches $481 Million in Q1 of FY26
Bangladesh's current account recorded a deficit of $481 million in the first quarter (July-September) of fiscal year 2025-26, primarily driven by a surge in imports, despite strong remittance inflows.
November 12, 2025
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Why we need self-reliant local governments
Every year, hundreds of municipalities across Bangladesh wait for approval from Dhaka before they can repair roads, install streetlights, or expand markets. These local government bodies remain caught in a cycle of dependency on central budget and oversight.
November 12, 2025
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Those who oppose reforms cannot be part of an alliance: Hasnat
Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) for the southern region, said, Those who have taken a stand against reforms, who have obstructed the country’s reform initiatives, and who have opposed the public aspirations that brought people to the streets during the 2024 mass uprising forming an alliance or electoral unity with them is not possible for the NCP.
November 11, 2025
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Altamis Nabil Appointed as Global Committee member at JCI HQ
Junior Chamber International (JCI) has announced the appointment of JCI Senator, Md Altamis Nabil, 2025 National Executive Vice President of JCI Bangladesh, as a Committee Member for Asia & the Pacific in the prestigious 2026 JCI Action Framework 2.0 Committee.
November 11, 2025
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Posters banned during election campaign
For the first time, the Election Commission (EC) has completely banned the use of posters during election campaigns. At the same time, strict prohibitions have been imposed on the use of drones and conducting campaigns abroad.
November 11, 2025
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If I die, I’ll die in my own country, where could I run?
Naval Transport Adviser Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. M. Sakhawat Hossain said, “Where would I go? I am here, my entire family is here. If I die, I will die here. Where could I run?”
November 11, 2025
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Police or Law Enforcement Checks on the Street – What the Law Says
Law enforcement agencies often conduct searches on streets and in homes. In this context, Senior Advocate of the Bangladesh Supreme Court, Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla, has explained in detail the rules regarding searches, what the law says, and what rights citizens have during such searches.