A violent robbery in Gazipur, Bangladesh, has resulted in the tragic death of a 55-year-old housewife after she was allegedly strangled by a gang of armed intruders who stormed a residential property during a night-time raid. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in Pirujali village under the Gazipur Sadar sub-district, when a group of unidentified […]

The US dollar weakened markedly against major European currencies in early trading on Wednesday, as investors responded to improved geopolitical sentiment following the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The move signalled a shift away from traditional safe-haven assets, with market participants unwinding positions in the greenback amid reduced immediate […]

In Fatikchhari upazila of Chattogram, Bangladesh, anger and frustration are mounting after the deaths of two young girls who drowned in a water-filled excavation pit created by illegal topsoil extraction from agricultural land. Three days after the tragedy in Harualchhari Union, no visible legal action has been taken against those allegedly responsible, prompting accusations of […]

A digital fuel card system has officially been introduced in Rangamati, marking a significant step towards bringing greater transparency and order to fuel distribution in the district. The initiative has been jointly implemented by the district administration, the army, and the police, with the aim of preventing fuel stockpiling, reducing chaos at petrol stations, and […]