A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Pirojpur after going to a riverbank to collect flowers. Following the incident, local police authorities arrested a 60-year-old man identified as Abdul Gani Shikdar. The incident occurred at approximately 06:30 BST on Friday, 5 June, in the Muktarkathi area of Ward No. 1 within the Pirojpur Sadar Municipality. […]

In a notable turn of events, the widely publicised albino buffalo named ‘Donald Trump’ will no longer be slaughtered for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha. Following a direct intervention by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, the animal has been reclaimed from its buyer and returned to its original farm in Narayanganj. On Wednesday, 27 May, the Home Minister […]

Customers across Bangladesh are facing significant difficulties withdrawing cash from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) during the current Eid-ul-Adha holiday period. Reports indicate that numerous booths have run out of banknotes, while several banks have restricted or entirely suspended transactions for cards issued by other financial institutions. This disruption coincides with a seven-day public holiday that […]

On Tuesday, the fourth day of the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday rush, Bangladesh’s railway network witnessed overwhelming crowds as thousands of people attempted to leave Dhaka for their ancestral homes. At Kamalapur Railway Station, intercity trains departing since early morning were packed beyond capacity. Due to the extreme shortage of space, many passengers were observed travelling in […]

Home Affairs Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has issued a stern warning against criminal elements in the Jungle Salimpur area of Chattogram, asserting that the government will implement rigorous measures to neutralise lawlessness. Speaking at a press briefing held at the Police Headquarters on Tuesday, the Minister addressed several critical issues ranging from regional security to preparations […]

Police have recovered the body of a 28-year-old disabled man, identified as Ashik, from beneath a railway bridge in the Lalpur Upazila of Natore district. The discovery was made on Tuesday morning, 26 May, under Bridge No. 213 in the Patikabari area, situated between Azimnagar Railway Station and Ishwardi Bypass Station. Identification and Incident Overview […]