Authorities have apprehended Mizanur Rahman Shahin, a prime suspect in the high-profile murder case of Rafi, from Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The arrest was executed by the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) in the early hours of Wednesday, 8 April, as Shahin attempted to flee the country for Germany. Shahin, the nephew of former […]

In a significant drug bust in Bara Lekha, Moulvibazar, police have apprehended 26-year-old Mahmud Hasan Rasel with 4,000 yaba tablets. The arrest took place on Wednesday at approximately 7:45 pm in front of the East Gaziteka Mosque within Bara Lekha municipality. During the operation, two of Rasel’s accomplices managed to flee upon sensing the presence […]

A violent altercation erupted at a fuel station in Shreenagar, Munshiganj, on Wednesday night, leaving at least three people injured. The confrontation occurred around 9:00 pm and centred on the distribution of bottled octane fuel amid growing frustrations among local motorists. Eyewitnesses reported that the station had been simultaneously supplying fuel to motorcycles and distributing […]

Several areas in Natore district will experience an uninterrupted eight-hour electricity outage today, Thursday (9 April), due to essential maintenance work involving the trimming of tree branches near power transmission lines. The disruption has been announced by the Northern Electricity Supply Public Limited Company (NESCO) in an official notice. According to the statement, the temporary […]

Polling stations opened their doors early this morning for the Bogra-6 by-election and the Sherpur-3 general election. In accordance with the official schedule, the ballot casting commenced at 7:30 am today, Thursday, and is slated to continue without interruption until 4:30 pm. The Political Landscape in Bogra-6 The vacancy in Bogra-6 arose following the political […]

The verdict in the widely discussed case concerning the killing of Abu Sayeed, a student of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur and regarded as the first martyr of the July mass uprising, is scheduled to be delivered today, Thursday. The case has been classified as involving alleged crimes against humanity and has drawn significant national […]

Bangladesh’s meteorological authorities have issued a precautionary weather alert for several districts, including the capital, warning of strong winds, rain, and possible thunderstorms over a limited timeframe. The advisory, released early Thursday morning, highlights the likelihood of significant weather activity between 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with particular concern for river transport operations. According to […]