Police in Bangladesh’s south-western district of Khulna have recovered the bullet-ridden body of a 35-year-old man from a commercial fish enclosure in Rupsha Upazila. The victim, identified as Mohammad Bappi, a resident of Alaitpur village within the upazila, was found dead in the early hours of Monday morning in Mominbagh Beel, situated in the Naihati […]

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned 23 teachers from the prestigious Ideal School and College in Motijheel, Dhaka, over allegations of obtaining employment using fraudulent Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree certificates. The move forms a critical component of an ongoing enquiry into recruitment integrity at one of Bangladesh’s most prominent educational establishments. In an official […]

A bloody confrontation over local dominance erupted in Brahmanbaria’s Bancharampur upazila early on Monday morning, leaving a 35-year-old man dead from gunshot wounds and at least ten others seriously injured. The violent clash broke out at dawn in Shantipur village, located within Bancharampur upazila. Police identified the deceased as Jewel Mia, son of Sentu Mia, […]

Bangladesh has reported six more deaths from dengue fever alongside a sharp surge in daily hospitalisations, marking the highest single-day admission rate recorded this year. According to the latest figures released on Sunday by the Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 2,158 patients were admitted to […]

Bangladesh’s celebrated rock band Shironahin has announced an intensive concert schedule, set to perform four live shows across the country within just six days. The whirlwind tour comes ahead of the winter season, traditionally the busiest period for live music in Bangladesh, signalling a welcome revival for the domestic music scene. Ziaur Rahman, the founder […]

Bangladesh’s balance of external financing faced intensified strain in the opening months of the 2026–27 financial year, as debt servicing obligations substantially outstripped incoming development assistance. Official statistics released on Sunday by the Economic Relations Division (ERD) show that the country disbursed more than double the amount in debt servicing during July and August than […]

Detectives in the north-eastern Indian state of Assam have launched a comprehensive homicide investigation following the suspicious death of a 22-year-old university student at a suburban homestay in Guwahati. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, has sparked widespread public outcry and led to major traffic disruptions along critical transport corridors. The victim, identified as Nimisha […]

Mehidy Hasan Miraj, the prominent Bangladesh all-rounder, has urged upcoming cricketers to focus on building their own distinct individual identities rather than striving to copy established international stars. Speaking as the chief guest during the inauguration of the Third Division Cricket Selection Tournament at the iconic Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Miraj spent considerable […]

A daring break-in at the District Family Planning Office in Shariatpur has raised serious questions over security arrangements after thieves made off with vital electronic equipment from right beside the district police lines. The incident occurred at the office located on the third floor of a building along the Madaripur–Shariatpur highway in the Dhanuka area […]

A relentless outbreak of measles across Bangladesh has claimed the lives of a further nine children exhibiting symptoms of the viral infection over the past 24 hours. The latest fatalities underline a growing healthcare crisis that has seen tens of thousands of young children hospitalised across the country since mid-March. Official data released by the […]