A tragic fire broke out on Dhigura Island in the Maldives during pre-dawn meal preparations for Sehri, resulting in the deaths of five Bangladeshi migrant workers and leaving two others critically injured. The incident occurred late on Thursday night, 12 March, prompting an urgent response from local authorities and the Bangladesh High Commission in Malé. […]

In Kishoreganj, Nilphamari, the Detective Branch (DB) of police apprehended a notorious fraudster, Mamizul Islam, 30, on Friday afternoon (13 March) in connection with the possession of counterfeit foreign currency. During the arrest, authorities recovered Malaysian Ringgit, Saudi Riyals, Thai Baht, and several forged passports from his possession. According to Acting Officer-in-Charge of the DB, […]

Early on Friday morning (13 March), a severe fire broke out at a 14-storey five-star hotel located near the Khilgaon overbridge in Dhaka. The blaze, which began in the ground floor during air-conditioning maintenance, resulted in four staff members sustaining burn injuries. According to authorities, the fire was triggered by a short circuit while electrical […]

A tragic incident in Durgapur on Friday morning (13 March 2026) claimed the life of 25-year-old Akash Mia, a local bricklayer. The unfortunate event occurred in Almupur village, under the Chondigarh Union, leaving the community in deep shock. According to local Union Parishad member Khokon Mia, the young man was widely regarded for his diligence […]

Authorities in Rangpur have apprehended a fugitive in connection with a notorious double murder case that has drawn widespread attention. The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-13) conducted a targeted operation in Fakirpara village, Taraganj upazila, late on Friday night, 13 March, resulting in the arrest of 24-year-old Majidul Islam, a resident of Fakirpara and son of […]