A fatal shooting occurred in the capital’s New Market area on the evening of Tuesday, 28 April 2026, resulting in the death of an unidentified male. The incident took place at approximately 8:00 pm in the Shahnewaz Hall Bottola district, a high-traffic zone located under the jurisdiction of the New Market Police Station. The brazen […]

The city of Cumilla has been subjected to significant urban flooding following a period of intense and sustained precipitation. According to official figures from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the district recorded a substantial 102 millimetres of rainfall within a six-hour window, spanning from the early hours of the morning until 12:00 pm on Tuesday, 27 […]

A sustained period of atmospheric instability has resulted in widespread precipitation and thunderstorms across almost all administrative divisions of Bangladesh, including the capital, Dhaka. While these meteorological conditions have provided a reprieve from typical seasonal heat, the human toll has been severe. Official records indicate that approximately 56 individuals have lost their lives nationwide due […]

The official holiday calendar for the year 2026, recently ratified and disseminated by the Ministry of Public Administration, has highlighted a notable administrative alignment that may permit government officials in Bangladesh to observe a significantly protracted break for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha. According to the gazetted notification, a strategic integration of general holidays, executive orders, and […]