Police in Cumilla are investigating the death of 14-year-old schoolgirl Jannatul Tazmin after her body was recovered from a paddy field in Jagatpur, Lalmai upazila, with signs of possible disturbance across several nearby fields. Investigators are examining whether she struggled or attempted to escape before her death, although the circumstances have yet to be established. […]

Bangladesh continues to face a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), despite a recent increase in officially regulated prices. Distributors say supplies remain inadequate, with only six companies providing LPG regularly, and even these suppliers are unable to meet demand. Consumers are paying Tk 2,300 to Tk 2,500 for a 12kg cylinder, the most widely […]

A longstanding marital dispute rooted in suspicions of infidelity culminated in tragedy during the early hours of Thursday in Singair Upazila, Manikganj, when a man was fatally stabbed by his wife at their family home. The deceased has been identified as Rashedul Islam, a resident of South Dhalla village under the Dhalla Union of Singair […]

A 43-year-old widow in Mymensingh has been left shocked after learning that a marriage had allegedly been registered in her name, despite her insistence that she never married or consented to such a union. The incident reportedly took place recently in a village in Fulbaria upazila. The woman said her National Identity Card photocopy and […]

Four more children have succumbed to measles and its associated symptoms in Bangladesh over a 24-hour period, according to the latest figures released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Thursday, 8 October. Although none of the four recent fatalities tested positive for laboratory-confirmed measles, the continuing toll of suspected cases underscores a […]

A parked air-conditioned passenger bus was severely damaged after a sudden fire broke out near the bustling Mohakhali Bus Terminal in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon. Prompt action by local fire services prevented the blaze from spreading to adjacent vehicles and infrastructure in one of the capital’s busiest transport hubs. The incident occurred at approximately 1:46 […]

National Bank PLC is expected to restore normal cash withdrawal facilities at all its branches and ATMs from 15 October, with Bangladesh Bank taking steps to ensure sufficient cash is available. The move comes as the lender continues to deal with liquidity pressures, heavy non-performing loans and recurring losses. The issue was discussed at a […]

Following a notable hiatus, Asif Akbar—affectionately revered as the undisputed prince of Bangladeshi pop music—has made a triumphant return to the music scene with his latest track, ‘Bhule Gechi Tomake’ (I Have Forgotten You). Steeped in themes of unrequited love, heartbreak, and emotional alienation, the newly released single has already ignited widespread interest amongst his […]

A dispute over land and extortion demands in Pangsha, Rajbari, culminated in severe vandalism and the poisoning of a commercial fish farm owned by an expatriate worker. Following a formal complaint lodged by the victim, local police arrested Kalam Mondal, the General Secretary of Ward No. 5 BNP in Pangsha, in connection with the attack. […]

A Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leader in Kurigram’s Rajibpur has been issued a show-cause notice following an allegation that he attempted to steal cattle from a village cowshed. Mofizul Haque, senior vice-president of the Mohanganj Union unit of Chhatra Dal, has been asked to explain the allegation of breaching party discipline. The Rajibpur upazila committee […]