Mymensingh Medical College Hospital has recorded another dengue casualty after a 40-year-old woman succumbed to the viral infection on Saturday afternoon. The deceased, Tahmina Akter, was the wife of Saidur Rahman from Mohanganj upazila in Netrokona district. Hospital authorities confirmed that Ms Akter was admitted to the medical facility on 10 September displaying severe dengue […]

Production at the second unit of the Rampal thermal power station in Bagerhat has been suspended due to an unexpected technical malfunction. The unit completely stopped generating electricity from 11:00 AM on Sunday, marking yet another disruption for the high-capacity energy facility. Despite this setback, authorities have confirmed that generation from the first unit remains […]

Police in Monohargonj have retrieved the heavily decomposed body of an unidentified teenager from a pond situated on abandoned residential premises in Comilla. The body was recovered at approximately 10:00 pm on Saturday, 12 September, from the North Para area of Binoyghar village under Natherpetua Union. Officers conducted an initial inquest at the scene before […]

Salahuddin Sagar prefers to remain away from the glare of publicity. For him, weaving words into songs carries far greater meaning than appearing in news headlines. Media attention and the attraction of the limelight have never been his priority. Yet, he has emerged as one of Bangladesh’s busiest and most popular lyricists, with a string […]

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has incorporated sweeping new allegations into an ongoing inquiry against former interim government adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan. The updated probe encompasses accusations of laundering approximately BDT 11 billion abroad, alongside massive financial irregularities tied to administrative postings, public procurement, and high-profile institutional appointments during his ministerial tenure. ACC Assistant Director […]

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has thrown its weight behind national women’s team captain Nigar Sultana Joty, backing her decision not to shake hands with Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur during a tense encounter at the recent Asia Cup semi-final. While endorsing the skipper’s stance, the board made it clear that the action was a personal […]

A tea stall owner was brutally hacked to death by rivals in Alfadanga upazila of Faridpur district, continuing a long-standing village feud and bitter local animosity. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday night at around 9:00 PM near the Mala Government Primary School along the Kashiani-Alfadanga road, where fifty-five-year-old Rabiul Islam Sheikh, widely known as […]

A tragic cross-border shooting incident along the Thakurgaon frontier has claimed a second life, compounding grief and alarm within local communities. Following the initial death of 35-year-old Asadul Haq, a second injured Bangladeshi citizen, 38-year-old Mostakim, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing medical treatment at an Indian hospital. The violent escalation occurred during the early […]

Domestic football is set to return to Bangladesh’s National Stadium after a five-year absence, with the Federation Cup scheduled to bring competitive club action back to the historic Dhaka venue. The stadium last hosted a domestic fixture on 20 September 2021, when Abahani Limited faced Bashundhara Kings. It was subsequently closed for renovation work. Although […]

Real Madrid bounced back from their previous defeat with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, moving level on points with Barcelona in La Liga. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, while Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras were also on target as Jose Mourinho’s side produced a commanding performance. The victory came after Real had […]