In a swift police operation in Rupnagar, Dhaka, six individuals were apprehended on Saturday evening while allegedly preparing to commit a robbery. The arrests were made by a patrol team from Rupnagar Thana at approximately 5:15 pm, when officers intercepted a suspicious private vehicle in the Berulia embankment area. According to a press release issued […]

In Ranisankail, Thakurgaon, a union social worker, Mahbub Alam, 40, tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident on the morning of Sunday, 30 November. Another passenger was injured in the collision, which occurred in the Khutiyatuli area of the upazila. Eyewitnesses reported that Mahbub Alam was travelling to his office on a motorcycle, accompanied […]

Tragedy struck in Kamrangirchar, Dhaka, on Sunday afternoon when a 70-year-old woman fell from the roof of her home while sunbathing, later succumbing to her injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The deceased has been identified as Shahanara Begum, a resident of house number seven in lane eight of Alinagar. According to her family, the […]

On Sunday (30 November) at 12:10 pm, two people were shot dead outside the Khulna District Judge Court. They were also attacked with machetes following the shooting. The deceased have been identified as Fazle Rabbi Rajon (38) and Hasib (45). They had appeared in court for an arms case. Police stated that both were accused […]

To modernise, humanise, and improve traffic management in the capital, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is advancing the construction of five two-storey traffic police boxes across the city. These new structures are designed to provide traffic officers with a safe, comfortable, and efficient working environment, while also benefiting pedestrians and the surrounding community. On Sunday, […]

In a significant wildlife enforcement operation, authorities seized five illegal Shaplapata fish from a passenger bus travelling from Dhaka to Baufal and Dashmina. The confiscated catch weighed a total of 498 kilograms, equivalent to approximately twelve and a half mounds, highlighting the scale of the smuggling attempt. The seizure occurred at around 12 noon on […]

Renowned sports journalist and media personality Zahir Bhuiya has died in a road accident. On Sunday (30 November), he had been present at the Dhaka Reporters’ Unity election event. In the afternoon, a sudden silence fell over the venue as news of his untimely death spread, leaving the journalism and sports communities in mourning. Zahir […]

Political uncertainty has arisen regarding the return of BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman ahead of the forthcoming national election. Although leaders of the party at various levels have long been stating that he will return soon, Tarique Rahman himself has recently hinted at obstacles to his return. However, Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain does not […]

Remembering Artist Qayyum ChowdhuryQayyum Chowdhury, one of the most revered names in the art arena of Bangladesh, remains a distinguished figure whose contribution shaped the modern visual landscape of the country. The colours, forms and compositions he introduced are now invaluable elements of our artistic heritage. He was born on 9 March 1932 in a […]