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 […]

A tragic drowning incident occurred in the Lalbagh area of the capital on Monday, 25 May, resulting in the death of a teenage student. The victim, identified as Jahen, aged 15, was an eighth-grade student at Birshreshtha Munshi Abdur Rouf Public College (formerly known as Birshreshtha Noor Mohammad School and College). The incident took place […]

A mild earthquake was felt in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, and its surrounding regions on Tuesday, 26 May. The tremor occurred at 11:42 am local time, causing brief moments of concern among residents in high-rise buildings. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the seismic event registered a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter […]

Heavy rainfall and turbulent weather conditions across Bangladesh, including the capital city of Dhaka, have compelled authorities to suspend all ferry and launch services temporarily. The decision was implemented on Tuesday to mitigate the risk of maritime accidents during the ongoing period of inclement weather. Official Suspension and Safety Protocols The Public Relations Officer of […]