A tragic fire at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College (Shybell) has resulted in the death of an elderly patient and injuries to several others, highlighting safety concerns in healthcare facilities. The incident occurred late on Tuesday night, 17 March 2026, at the hospital’s OPD building, prompting a rapid evacuation of patients and staff. Details of the Incident […]

A startling case of familial abduction has rocked Chuadanga, as police successfully rescued an eight-year-old boy who was reportedly kidnapped by his own father for ransom. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, has drawn widespread attention, highlighting the alarming potential for domestic disputes to escalate into criminal acts. The Abduction According to […]

A tragic incident in Gopalganj has left the local community and the academic circle of Gopalganj Science and Technology University (GOBIPRBI) reeling, after a female student reportedly took her own life amid a domestic dispute. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, 16 March 2026, in her residence in the Ghonapara area of Gopalganj town, shocking […]

Commuters in Savar faced severe disruption on Tuesday evening after workers of State Fast Courier Service staged a protest on the Dhaka–Aricha Highway, demanding the immediate payment of overdue salaries and festival bonuses. The demonstration, which lasted nearly an hour, caused extensive traffic congestion during peak evening hours, leaving motorists and passengers stranded for considerable […]

A shocking act of violence over a minor financial dispute has plunged the Rupsa community in Khulna into mourning. On the afternoon of Tuesday, 17 March 2026, a local tea seller, Din Mohammad Dhali, aged 52, was fatally attacked by a leader of a local farmers’ organisation near Bhabanipur Government Primary School in Rupsa Upazila. […]

A daring armed robbery on the night of Shab-e-Qadr in Raozan Upazila, Chittagong, has left the local community both shocked and vigilant. Residents swiftly mobilised following the incident, tracking down the suspects and handing them over to law enforcement. By 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, authorities had arrested nine individuals in connection with […]

In a striking reversal, Mohammad Samrat Robayet, central coordinator of a private anti-discrimination student movement, has withdrawn allegations previously levelled against Mohammad Tajul Islam, the former Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). The retraction comes just two weeks after the initial complaint, underscoring the sensitive and highly scrutinised nature of the case. Initial […]