The family of Deputy Additional Director (DAD) Motaleb Hossain of RAB‑7 remains engulfed in profound grief following his fatal shooting by armed assailants in Chattogram. The killing of the senior Rapid Action Battalion officer has sent shockwaves through both the law‑enforcement community and the wider public, raising renewed concerns about security and justice. On Tuesday […]

Rumin’s Emotional Welcome in Sarail-Ashuganj In a heartfelt display of public support, Barrister Rumin Farhana, the independent candidate for Brahmanbaria-2 (Sarail-Ashuganj), received an overwhelming welcome at a courtyard gathering in Rasulpur village, Chunta Union, Sarail, on Monday evening, 19 January 2026. Despite a long and intensive campaign, Rumin appeared deeply moved by the outpouring of […]

The Interim Government has officially relieved Afsana Begum from her position as Director of the National Library of Bangladesh (জাতীয় গ্রন্থকেন্দ্র). The announcement was made through a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday, 20 January. The notice stated that Begum’s remaining contractual tenure, initially appointed on 5 September 2024, has […]

Chittagong’s Jungle Salimpur: Criminal Stronghold The remote area of Jungle Salimpur in Sitakunda Upazila, Chittagong, has once again drawn national attention following a brazen attack on the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). Locals describe the region as “a country within a country” or a “safe haven for criminals,” citing its rugged, hilly terrain which limits law […]

The tranquil community of Savar has been shaken by the revelation of a series of brutal killings perpetrated by a local man, raising serious concerns over public safety. Authorities confirmed on 20 January that 28-year-old Shobuz Sheikh, also known by the alias “Samrat,” has been arrested in connection with multiple murders targeting homeless women and […]

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a winter weather advisory for the next 24 hours, warning of mild temperature fluctuations and intermittent fog in various regions. According to the department, overall temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged, although moderate fog may develop in some areas, potentially reducing visibility on certain roads. In its […]

A wave of concern swept through Bagmara, Rajshahi, on Tuesday evening after a local businessman, overwhelmed by personal distress, set fire to his own shop in a harrowing act of self-harm. The incident left the 53-year-old severely burned and caused extensive damage to his store, prompting an immediate response from police and the fire service. […]