The Bangladesh Coast Guard has seized 4,200 litres of petrol, estimated to be worth around BDT 567,000, from a wooden boat operating in the Meghna River near Chaukighat in Daulatkhan upazila of Bhola. According to the authorities, the petrol was being transported for unlawful storage after being collected from various oil-carrying vessels navigating the river […]

A senior operative of a forest-based criminal group operating in the Sundarbans has been arrested by the Bangladesh Coast Guard during an intelligence-led operation, with subsequent recovery of arms and ammunition from a separate location based on his information. The detained individual, Abdus Samad Molla, aged 35, is a resident of Rampal upazila in Bagerhat […]

The United Arab Emirates has marked a historic turning point in its cricketing evolution by granting citizenship to five cricketers at the same time for the first time. The unprecedented decision signals a notable shift in the country’s sporting policy, particularly in how it integrates overseas-born talent into its national teams. Under the new arrangement, […]

A noticeable rise in children presenting with measles-like symptoms has placed increasing pressure on the isolation unit at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital. Within a 24-hour period—from 8am Monday to 8am Tuesday—an additional 33 children were admitted, raising concerns among healthcare providers. At present, a total of 85 children are receiving treatment in the dedicated isolation […]

Japan has announced a significant shift away from its long-standing post-Second World War pacifist defence posture, easing strict restrictions on the export of lethal military equipment. The policy change marks one of the most notable transformations in the country’s security and defence strategy in decades, with potential implications for global arms markets and regional geopolitical […]

A routine reshuffle within the Bangladesh Police has seen five Police Superintendents, including those serving in Sherpur, Natore and Khulna districts, reassigned alongside several senior officers. The changes were formalised in a notification issued on Tuesday (21 April) by the Police Section of the Ministry of Home Affairs, signed by Deputy Secretary Toufique Ahmed. According […]

A moderate magnitude earthquake originating in India’s northeastern state of Manipur was felt across Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, on Tuesday morning. According to initial assessments, there have been no reports of casualties or damage within Bangladesh. The tremors were experienced at around 6:30 am Bangladesh Standard Time, briefly shaking buildings in several parts of […]

Authorities in Belkuchi upazila of Sirajganj have seized a substantial quantity of illegally stored diesel during a coordinated enforcement drive, alongside the sentencing of a trader under mobile court proceedings. The operation, conducted on Tuesday afternoon (21 April), has drawn significant local attention amid growing concerns over fuel market irregularities. The joint initiative, led by […]