M Asaduzzaman Saad

Afsana Priya and her son. Photo: Collected
Milestone Tragedy

Son found, mother still missing two days after Milestone plane crash

The polluted Labolong River flows beside X Ceramics in Sreepur, Gazipur-allegedly constructed by encroaching on both banks and discharging untreated industrial waste into the waterway. Despite these claims, the factory controversially received the Green Factory Award, sparking backlash from environmental groups who are demanding its withdrawal and accountability for the degradation of the once-thriving "Labolong Sea." Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Factory accused of polluting, grabbing river receives green award 

Photo: TBS
Environment

Factory accused of polluting, grabbing river receives green award 

Despite the increased pressure, the highways remained largely free of congestion, marking a smooth start to this year’s Eid travel. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Smooth Eid travels for north-bound holidaymakers

Gas crisis deepens – factories forced to cut production, seek costly alternatives
Industry

Gas crisis deepens – factories forced to cut production, seek costly alternatives

9 National University officials, including 8 deputy registrars, sent on forced retirement
Education

9 National University officials, including 8 deputy registrars, sent on forced retirement

Five days ago, 14 armed men stormed the office of Multi Point BD posing as officials of the Detective Branch and looted Tk98 lakh at gunpoint. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Tk98 lakh Gazipur gunpoint robbery: No arrests made 4 days later, police suspect inside job

Laid off Keya Group workers protest in front of the factory in Gazipur's Konabari area this morning (3 March). Photo: TBS
RMG

Protest in Gazipur as 2,203 Keya Group workers laid off ahead of shutdown

Mistaken identity: His dream was to see Taj Mahal, but he remains imprisoned for almost two decades
Bangladesh

Mistaken identity: His dream was to see Taj Mahal, but he remains imprisoned for almost two decades

The agitating workers set fire to the factory of Grameen Fabrics in Kashimpur around 5:30pm. Photo: Collected
Court

4 arrested over Grameen factory fire, placed on one-day remand

The Binirail village in Kaliganj, Gazipur, came alive with its annual fish fair on Tuesday. Photo: TBS
Events

The Binirail 'Jamai Mela': A cultural legacy for more than 200 years

According to the notices of the closed factories, workers were involved in disruptive activities such as threats, fighting, and creating chaos, which were deemed illegal under the Bangladesh Labour Act. Photo: TBS
RMG

30 RMG factories closed in Gazipur, 239 workers laid off

Toll on Gazipur's green: Two-thirds of forests, water bodies lost in two decades
Environment

Toll on Gazipur's green: Two-thirds of forests, water bodies lost in two decades