Leaders of the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) met with Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher Sumon on Wednesday to discuss the challenges and potential opportunities within the country’s housing sector. The meeting, held at the ministry headquarters, marked a significant step towards addressing the pressing concerns affecting both developers and […]

With the holy festival of Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, the Bangladesh Police have issued comprehensive safety guidelines to ensure secure and smooth travel for citizens across the country. The advisory, released on Thursday (12 March) via a media statement, emphasises precautions for road, rail, and waterway journeys during the festive period. Police have urged travellers to plan […]

Ongoing security concerns in the Middle East have once again disrupted air travel, leading to the cancellation of 28 flights at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thursday, 12 March. The cancellations follow a temporary closure of airspace by several countries in the region, including Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and […]

A devastating road accident in Rampal, Bagerhat, has claimed the lives of at least 13 people, including a newlywed couple, their family members, and the driver of a microbus. The incident occurred on Thursday (12 March) at approximately 4:00 pm near Belai Bridge on the Khulna-Mongla highway. The collision involved a high-speed passenger bus and […]

At least twelve people have fallen ill in Gurudaspur, Natore, after consuming the meat of a diseased cow. Among them, three individuals are reported to be in a serious condition and were admitted to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital on Thursday. Victims have developed pustule-like swellings across various parts of their bodies, raising concerns over a […]

A tragic road accident in Shibalaya, Manikganj, claimed the lives of a married couple on Thursday afternoon, sending shockwaves through the local community. The incident occurred near the Barangail Bus Stand on the busy Dhaka–Aricha highway, a stretch notorious for traffic congestion and frequent accidents. The victims were identified as Dr. Monayem Khan, a 50-year-old […]

An elderly woman was allegedly murdered while alone at her home in Bhola district during evening Tarawih prayers, triggering alarm and intense concern among residents of the local community. The incident occurred in North Digholdi Union of Bhola Sadar Upazila and is believed by the victim’s family to be linked to a long-standing land dispute […]

Police in Bangladesh’s Gopalganj district have detained a man accused of attempting to deposit a large amount of counterfeit currency at a local bank branch, officials confirmed on Thursday. The suspect, identified as Abdur Rahim Fakir, was apprehended at the Muksudpur branch of Pubali Bank after bank staff detected irregularities in the banknotes he presented. […]

Authorities from the Coast Guard’s Western Zone, Mongla, have apprehended Osman Gani, 38, a known member of the notorious Karim Sharif gang, in the Murtir Khal area adjoining the Shela River in the Sundarbans. The arrest, which included the seizure of weapons and ammunition, represents a significant step in ongoing anti-bandit operations in the region. […]