A formal legal complaint has been lodged against a local photographer and his parents in connection with the alleged four-day unlawful confinement, sexual assault, and subsequent murder of a 24-year-old makeup artist in the Adabor area of the Bangladeshi capital. On Monday, 27 July, the victim’s elder sister, Razia Sultana, filed the petition before Judge […]

In a major bid to curb rising criminality, maintain public order, and ensure national security, law enforcement agencies across Bangladesh have arrested over 141,000 individuals during a comprehensive 88-day operation. According to a press release issued by the Police Headquarters in Dhaka on Tuesday, the extensive drive combined both specialized crackdowns and routine operational procedures […]

A primary school educator based in the Dumki sub-district of Patuakhali has been taken into police custody on charges of sexually abusing a young student. The suspect was detained by members of the local community on Monday morning after the minor disclosed the traumatic event to family members, prompting swift public action and official police […]

In a grim manifestation of the growing toll of youth drug addiction, a 38-year-old milk vendor was fatally assaulted by his minor son in the early hours of Monday morning in Savar, following an argument over the teenager’s drug habits. The victim, identified as Mohin Miyan, resided with his family in the Chhakipara neighbourhood of […]

A devastating maritime accident triggered by severe weather has claimed the lives of two individuals in southern Bangladesh, after a passenger and cargo trawler capsized in the Meghna River near the Charkilla area of Hijla Upazila in Barishal district. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 am when the vessel, laden with a fresh harvest of […]

Primary registration for Bangladeshi citizens intending to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in 2027 officially commenced on Monday, 27th July. According to a formal announcement issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the registration window for both government and privately managed pilgrimage schemes will remain open until 24th September. This operational schedule aligns directly with the […]