On Tuesday, 17 March, the Jatrabari Thana police conducted an extensive, day-long operation that resulted in the arrest of sixteen individuals allegedly involved in various criminal activities. The operation, aimed at maintaining law and order in the area, underscores the police force’s ongoing commitment to public safety. Background of the Operation According to police sources, […]

In a tragic incident that has cast a pall over the local community, a 30-year-old housewife, Matiara Begum, also known as Shilpi Begum, was discovered dead in a hanging state in Gomastapur Upazila of Chapainawabganj district. According to police reports, her body was recovered on the morning of Tuesday, 17 March, at approximately 8:30 a.m., […]

Dr. Atikur Rahman Mujahid, the Member of Parliament for Kurigram-2 and a senior leader of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), was seriously injured in a road accident while returning home from Dhaka. His driver and personal assistant were also gravely hurt in the incident. According to police and local sources, the accident occurred at approximately […]

A heartbreaking accident in the village of Mailmari, located in the Gangni Upazila of Meherpur District, has claimed the lives of two young children after they fell into a pond while playing. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 16 March, at approximately 1:00 pm, at a pond owned by local farmer Abbas Ali. The victims, aged […]

To ensure smooth travel during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has announced a seven-day ban on certain heavy vehicles on the country’s highways. The restriction will be in force from Tuesday, 17 March, to Monday, 23 March 2026. During this period, the operation of trucks, covered vans, and lorries will […]

After a prolonged wait of 19 years, 330 police officers in Bangladesh are finally set to regain their government positions. The appointments, originally nullified in 2007 amid allegations of political influence and ‘partisan considerations’, have now been reinstated by the government. This development was formally announced on Monday, 16 March, through a notification issued by […]

In preparation for the Eid-ul-Fitr festivities, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has launched a comprehensive three-tier security operation to safeguard the millions of passengers travelling from Dhaka to their hometowns. The initiative includes the deployment of 32 specialised teams, supported by civil units, regular patrols, and checkpoints to ensure round-the-clock monitoring. RAB-10 Commander and Additional […]

A violent assault allegedly triggered by an extortion dispute has left two individuals seriously injured in Laxanpur বাজার, located in the Monohorganj উপজেলা of Cumilla. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 pm on Monday, 16 March, when a സംഘം of স্থানীয় দুর্বৃত্ত reportedly stormed a ব্যবসা প্রতিষ্ঠান after failing to extract a substantial sum of […]