Two individuals have been arrested following an attempted attack and robbery targeting tourists in the Sundarbans, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The Bangladesh Coast Guard identified the detainees as Rajan Sardar, 25, and Ratan Sardar, 14. They were apprehended during a coordinated operation on 5 May, after authorities analysed evidence linked to the incident. The information […]

In Bangladesh’s haor basin, Boro rice farmers are facing mounting difficulties as unseasonal heavy rainfall and upstream water inflows have submerged large areas of cropland during the peak harvesting period. Although some farmers have managed to complete harvesting, post-harvest challenges have intensified, including a lack of drying facilities, weak market demand, and strict government procurement […]

The government has announced a series of new measures to regulate the collection, preservation, and marketing of cattle hides ahead of the upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Adha. The initiative has been taken to address recurring issues such as unfair pricing, alleged market manipulation, and inadequate storage capacity, which have historically disrupted stability in the leather supply […]

A passenger bus collision with a stationary truck in Gobindaganj Upazila of Gaibandha District has resulted in the severing of a bus driver’s leg and injuries to four passengers. The incident took place at approximately 7:30am on Tuesday (5 May) in the Panta Para area of Gobindaganj municipal town, along a busy stretch of road […]

A 31-bed Upazila Health Complex in Alikadam, Bandarban, is currently treating more than 70 children showing symptoms of measles, alongside other patients, resulting in extreme overcrowding and strain on limited hospital resources. The facility is now accommodating over 100 patients in total. With official bed capacity far exceeded, many patients are receiving treatment on floors […]