A young woman has tragically lost her life in the capital after being thrown from a moving rickshaw during an attempted bag snatching, highlighting renewed concerns over urban safety in Dhaka during quieter pre-Eid hours. The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 am on Thursday, 19 March 2026, near the metro station area in Turag, where […]

A devastating road accident in Borhanuddin Upazila, Bhola, has claimed the life of a CNG driver and left five passengers critically injured, casting a sombre shadow over the community just days ahead of Eid al-Fitr. The collision occurred on Thursday afternoon, 19 March 2026, at Lebukata on the Bhola–Char Fasson highway, when a CNG carrying […]

Today, 20 March 2026, Bangladesh observes Jumatul Vida, the final Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, with deep religious reverence and devotion. Across the nation, Muslims will gather in mosques and open-air prayer grounds to offer Jumu’ah prayers, reflecting on the spiritual significance of this sacred day and seeking blessings for themselves, their families, […]

As Bangladesh prepares to welcome Eid al-Fitr, meteorologists have issued warnings of potential thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and Kalbaishakhi (nor’wester) storms that may disrupt festivities and outdoor congregational prayers across the country. The Bangladesh Weather Observation Team (BDWOT) has emphasised that this year’s pre- and post-Eid period could see unusually active storm conditions. Speaking on Thursday, […]

With Eid al-Fitr approaching, the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges has stepped up operations to combat overcharging and passenger harassment on roads across Dhaka and other regions of Bangladesh. Mobile courts have been deployed in strategic locations, issuing fines to errant transport operators and ensuring that any excess fares collected are promptly returned to […]

In a remarkable continuation of a century-old tradition, over 200 devout followers of the Qadriya Sufi order across five villages in Begumganj, Kabirhat, and Noakhali Sadar upazilas will observe Eid al-Fitr a day earlier than the national celebration. This observance aligns with the lunar calendar used in Saudi Arabia, reflecting the spiritual and historical adherence […]

In a major enforcement operation in Bhurungamari, Kurigram, nearly 800 bags of government-supplied rice were confiscated from three private warehouses during a midnight raid, raising serious concerns about the illegal stockpiling and potential diversion of food aid intended for vulnerable populations. The operation occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, 18 March, near Kashim Bazar […]

A shocking act of violence in Pirojpur Sadar has left five people injured after a businessman’s refusal to pay an extortion demand sparked an armed attack at his home. The incident underscores the persistent threats faced by local entrepreneurs and the ongoing challenges of law enforcement in tackling organised intimidation. The attack took place on […]