The return of the bodies of two Bangladeshi soldiers from a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Sudan to their home villages in Kurigram on Sunday, 21 December brought an atmosphere of deep sorrow and solemnity. Both soldiers were given full military honours during burial ceremonies held in their respective villages. The remains of the soldiers […]

In a chilling pre-dawn incident, a farmer’s home in Monirampur, Jessore, was raided by a gang of masked intruders on Saturday, 20 December. The attackers reportedly assaulted the homeowner and his wife before making off with valuables, including gold jewellery and cash from a recent paddy sale. The incident occurred around 3:30 am at the […]

The city of Rajshahi is grappling with severe winter chills that have disrupted daily life across the district. Over the past week, temperatures have steadily dropped, and biting winds have made the cold feel even harsher. The city’s most vulnerable residents, particularly labourers and those living in precarious conditions, are bearing the brunt of the […]

In the heart of Chandpur’s Kachua Upazila lies a remarkably small village, Dhaiyamuri, known locally as part of the Majhigacha community. A century ago, the village was established by a single family. Today, it remains tiny, home to just 43 residents, of whom 24 are registered voters. The village is situated approximately 11 kilometres northwest […]

A violent altercation unfolded in Karnaphuli, Chattogram, on Sunday morning when a group of auto-rickshaw drivers attacked traffic police officers during a routine operation. Two officers were injured in the incident, while several drivers were subsequently detained. The clash occurred around 11:00 am near the Moijjartek area along the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar highway. According to police […]

Tragedy struck Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar, on Sunday afternoon when a young motorcyclist lost his life after colliding with a passenger bus. The accident occurred at approximately 12:30 pm on the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar highway, near the Chogirshah Katta area of Malumghat. The deceased has been identified as Shafiul Alam, aged 26, a resident of Ward 8, […]

Netrokona – A quiet village in Netrokona has been rocked by a horrifying murder after 58-year-old farmer Helal Uddin was found brutally killed in his own bedroom. Discovered by his wife early on Sunday morning, Helal had been bound by hands and feet and slashed in a shocking act of violence. Police recovered the body […]

Bangladesh has been haunted by an ongoing wave of unresolved murders, with more than 1,300 cases remaining unsolved over the last decade. Among the most prominent is the 2014 murder of lawyer Fahmida Akter Mithun in her Rampura home, where she was discovered with her hands and feet tied. The absence of witnesses left investigators […]