In a shocking and tragic incident in Jhalokathi’s Kathalia area, a 14-year-old girl has been reportedly beaten to death by her uncle over a mere 170 taka. The horrifying episode occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, 30 December, in the village of Aurabunia, though it only came to public attention the following day. The victim, […]

A serious controversy has erupted in Mymensingh’s Trishal upazila after allegations of question paper leakage during the Junior School Certificate (JSC) scholarship examination. Police have arrested Sadikul Islam, a vice-president of the Trishal upazila unit of the banned student organisation Chhatra League, in connection with the incident, which has raised fresh concerns about the integrity […]

In a significant development aimed at curbing the spread of illegal firearms, the Detective Branch (DB) of Gopalganj police has arrested a man in possession of a locally manufactured one-shot gun. The arrest was made during a targeted late-night operation, reflecting intensified efforts by law enforcement agencies to maintain public safety and prevent criminal activities […]

Former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Begum Khaleda Zia, has been laid to rest with full state honours beside the grave of her late husband, former President Ziaur Rahman, at Zia Udyan in Dhaka. The burial marked the closing chapter of a defining era in Bangladesh’s political history and was […]

The government has significantly strengthened restrictions on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products in areas surrounding educational and healthcare institutions, marking a decisive step towards safeguarding public health. Under a newly promulgated ordinance, anyone found selling tobacco products within a designated radius of schools, hospitals, clinics, sports venues, or children’s parks will face a […]