A residential house was completely reduced to ashes in a devastating fire in the remote hill district of Bandarban, southern Bangladesh, with losses estimated at around four million taka. The affected family has alleged that the blaze was not accidental but the result of a deliberate act of arson, possibly driven by longstanding hostility. The […]

A devastating fire broke out at several jute and textile waste warehouses in Gazipur, causing widespread alarm and significant disruption in one of Bangladesh’s key industrial zones. The incident occurred in the Dewaliabari area under Konabari Police Station, within Gazipur Metropolitan City, an area known for its dense concentration of garment-related storage facilities. According to […]

Laxmipur witnessed significant public unrest today as demonstrators called for justice in the killing of Shahid Sharif Osman Bin Hadi. Organised by the Inquilab Platform, the protest and subsequent road blockade took place at Jumur Bijoy Chottor in the heart of the district town around 1:00 pm. The demonstration caused substantial disruption to vehicular traffic […]

Midland Bank PLC has formalised a strategic partnership with MetLife Bangladesh to provide comprehensive insurance coverage for its employees and their dependents. The agreement ensures that nearly 600 permanent Midland Bank staff members will be protected against accidents, disabilities, and loss of life, while their dependents will receive in-patient, out-patient, and maternity insurance benefits. The […]

Gazipur, Bangladesh – In a brazen daylight incident, an NCIP worker narrowly escaped a gun attack while his motorcycle was stolen by two assailants. The incident occurred today, Thursday, at around 12:30 pm in the Jogitola area of Gazipur city. The victim has been identified as Habib Chowdhury, 25, a resident of Mugur Khal (71 […]

Jupiter, the largest planet in our Solar System, is currently positioned within the Gemini constellation and is set to make its closest approach to Earth in just two days. This rare astronomical event will allow skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts to observe the gas giant with exceptional clarity. Due to its proximity, Jupiter will appear particularly […]

The Bangladesh Coast Guard has apprehended Masum Mridha, 23, identified as the mastermind behind the recent tourist kidnapping in the Sundarbans. He was arrested on the night of Wednesday, 7 January, in the Dhankhali area near the mangrove forest. According to information provided by Masum, Coast Guard personnel conducted a search operation near Gazi Fisheries […]