Six Bangladeshi nationals have been killed in a devastating fire at a shop in Queenstown, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. Another Bangladeshi was seriously injured in the incident and has been admitted to hospital for treatment. The fire broke out in the early hours of 28 July, according to the information available. The blaze […]

Three more children have died from measles-like symptoms across Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities linked to the viral infection and its symptoms to 825. During the same period, 904 new cases involving confirmed measles or related symptoms were recorded nationwide, according to the latest bulletin released by the […]

A collective of 101 prominent citizens, including writers, intellectuals, academics, journalists, and cultural activists, has expressed grave concern following complaints lodged with the Chief Prosecutor’s Office of the International Crimes Tribunal against several journalists, actors, and cultural personalities. The allegations were reportedly submitted by an obscure organization lacking widespread public support. In a joint statement, […]

A police officer has been accused of establishing a physical relationship with a nurse at a private hospital in Munshiganj’s Gazaria by allegedly promising to marry her and subsequently taking Tk 800,000 from her and her family through deception. The nurse has submitted a written complaint to Gazaria Police Station, seeking legal action over the […]

Police have arrested two local political leaders in Narsingdi’s Shibpur under the Anti-Terrorism Act, according to police. The two men were identified as Shahadat Hossain Shyamol Molla, 45, and Md Sharif Khan, 35. Molla is the office secretary of the Shibpur municipal unit of the Awami League and a resident of Ashrafpur village. He is […]

Police have arrested 12 alleged activists of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League after they reportedly attempted to stage a sudden procession in Sonargaon upazila of Narayanganj. The incident took place around noon on Monday (27 July) in the Bastal area of Jamapur Union, beside the Asian Highway. Police said the group arrived in the area […]