Singapore – The health of BNP leader Mirza Abbas, currently receiving treatment at Singapore General Hospital, is reportedly improving, according to Minister for Social Welfare, A.Z.M. Zahid Hossain. The minister provided the update to the media on Monday, 23 March 2026, offering a reassuring assessment of the politician’s gradual recovery. Speaking to reporters, Minister Zahid […]

Manikganj, Bangladesh – Even behind bars, the spirit of Eid can reach those living in confinement. In a remarkable demonstration of humanity, the authorities at Manikganj District Jail organised a series of special events to bring the joy of Eid-ul-Fitr to inmates, providing a rare reprieve from the monotony of prison life and emphasising the […]

Kushtia, Bangladesh – In a major anti-smuggling operation, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized a substantial quantity of LSD and other contraband from border areas in Kushtia, with the estimated market value of the confiscated items exceeding 62 million taka, authorities announced on Tuesday. The operation, conducted by the Kushtia Battalion (47 BGB), was […]

Rajair, Madaripur, Bangladesh – A fruit trader was fatally attacked during a “salish” (village mediation) meeting in Rajair Upazila, Madaripur, in what authorities have described as a premeditated assault linked to a minor theft dispute. At least five others, including the victim’s son-in-law, sustained injuries during the incident, which subsequently triggered further violence in the […]

Dhaka, Bangladesh – The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has announced that all government primary schools will remain open on ten upcoming Saturdays this year to make up for learning lost during the month-long Ramadan holidays. The initiative aims to address gaps in students’ education caused by extended closures and ensure that the academic […]

Rupganj, Narayanganj, Bangladesh – A married woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at knifepoint in her own home in Rupganj, Narayanganj, in a shocking pre-dawn attack on Monday, 23 March. Police have arrested two men in connection with the crime, describing the incident as “extremely violent and premeditated.” The attack occurred around 4:00 am at the […]

Chattogram, Bangladesh – Shah Amanat International Airport has seen the cancellation of 174 flights over the past 24 days as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt air travel. The cancellations, occurring between 28 February and 23 March, have affected thousands of passengers, including Bangladeshi expatriates seeking to return home and international travellers […]

Paba, Rajshahi – Police in Paba Upazila successfully recovered handcuffs from a detained suspect following a dramatic incident in which he was briefly seized by a mob. Local intermediaries reportedly helped return the restraints, though authorities have declined to officially confirm the method, adding to speculation surrounding the unusual recovery. The incident occurred during a […]

Pabna, Bangladesh – Violence between rival factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Pabna’s Sujanagar and Ishwardi upazilas has left two dead and at least 31 individuals in police custody, highlighting the escalating tensions within the party over local dominance. The latest casualty, 60-year-old Munshur Khan, succumbed to injuries at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital […]