A dramatic scene unfolded at the headquarters of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Segunbagicha last Thursday, 26 February, as a group of supporters of cricketer Shakib Al Hasan lodged a formal complaint against former Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud. The incident led to a sudden surge of visitors and significant disruption within the office. […]

Authorities have swiftly apprehended the prime suspect in the tragic killing of a divorced housewife, Rishma Khatun, in Joydebpur, Gazipur. The arrest of Masud Rana was carried out by RAB-1 in Kurigram, less than 24 hours after the incident, underscoring the rapid response and efficiency of local law enforcement agencies. Senior Assistant Director of RAB-1, […]

In a shocking case of extreme workplace violence in Faridpur, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-10) has arrested the primary suspect in the death of a teenage worker who was fatally injured by high-pressure air from a compressor machine. The accused, 22-year-old Rihad Sheikh, also known as Hakim, was apprehended in Magura district yesterday. RAB-10’s Company […]

When the interim government led by Dr Muhammad Yunus assumed office following the mass popular uprisings of July–August 2024, it pledged to curb wasteful spending, enhance project implementation efficiency, and ensure prudent management of national development projects. Yet, recent analyses reveal a starkly contrasting reality. According to data from the Executive Committee of the National […]

Kushtia-3 (Sadar) constituency Member of Parliament, Md. Amir Hamza, has signalled his intention to intervene directly in the management of government hospitals in the district. He disclosed that a number of complaints regarding the functioning of local medical institutions have been received and that he has already issued directives with specified timelines to address them. […]

In Jhalokathi’s Nalchiti upazila, a former student leader recently declared prohibited, was granted temporary parole to attend his father’s funeral, drawing significant attention in local political circles. The individual, Rakibul Islam Jomaddar (25), appeared at the funeral with his legs shackled, though his hands were free, highlighting the delicate balance between legal restrictions and familial […]

Police in Narsingdi have arrested five individuals, including a local political figure, in connection with the abduction and subsequent murder of a teenage girl in Madhabdi. The victim’s mother filed a case naming nine suspects at Madhabdi Police Station on Thursday night. Authorities apprehended five of the accused the same evening. Incident Details The body […]

A devastating road accident occurred on Thursday morning at 7:40 AM in the Boardbazar area of Gazipur City Corporation, leaving one person injured and prompting a rapid emergency response. A passenger bus travelling from Tangail towards Dhaka collided head-on with a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction. The impact caused sparks to ignite a fire on […]