With the forthcoming national parliamentary election approaching, concerns are mounting in Kaliganj Upazila of Jhenaidah district over a renewed surge in organised criminal activity and the use of illegal firearms. Local residents, civil society representatives, and security sources report that armed groups are becoming increasingly visible, raising serious fears about public safety and the integrity […]

In Hatahazari Upazila, Chittagong, a bitter dispute over property inheritance has escalated to an extraordinary and distressing situation: the body of a recently deceased father has been kept in the family’s courtyard, in a freezer, as his children fail to reach an agreement over burial arrangements. The incident occurred on Sunday, 21 December, in Ward […]

Students of Jagannath Hall at the University of Dhaka staged a silent march and protest rally on Sunday, demanding justice for the brutal killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, and the horrific burning death of seven-year-old Ayesha in Lakshmipur. The demonstrators also called for an end to the growing culture of mob violence, […]

The return of the bodies of two Bangladeshi soldiers from a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Sudan to their home villages in Kurigram on Sunday, 21 December brought an atmosphere of deep sorrow and solemnity. Both soldiers were given full military honours during burial ceremonies held in their respective villages. The remains of the soldiers […]

In a chilling pre-dawn incident, a farmer’s home in Monirampur, Jessore, was raided by a gang of masked intruders on Saturday, 20 December. The attackers reportedly assaulted the homeowner and his wife before making off with valuables, including gold jewellery and cash from a recent paddy sale. The incident occurred around 3:30 am at the […]

The city of Rajshahi is grappling with severe winter chills that have disrupted daily life across the district. Over the past week, temperatures have steadily dropped, and biting winds have made the cold feel even harsher. The city’s most vulnerable residents, particularly labourers and those living in precarious conditions, are bearing the brunt of the […]

In the heart of Chandpur’s Kachua Upazila lies a remarkably small village, Dhaiyamuri, known locally as part of the Majhigacha community. A century ago, the village was established by a single family. Today, it remains tiny, home to just 43 residents, of whom 24 are registered voters. The village is situated approximately 11 kilometres northwest […]

A violent altercation unfolded in Karnaphuli, Chattogram, on Sunday morning when a group of auto-rickshaw drivers attacked traffic police officers during a routine operation. Two officers were injured in the incident, while several drivers were subsequently detained. The clash occurred around 11:00 am near the Moijjartek area along the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar highway. According to police […]

Tragedy struck Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar, on Sunday afternoon when a young motorcyclist lost his life after colliding with a passenger bus. The accident occurred at approximately 12:30 pm on the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar highway, near the Chogirshah Katta area of Malumghat. The deceased has been identified as Shafiul Alam, aged 26, a resident of Ward 8, […]

Netrokona – A quiet village in Netrokona has been rocked by a horrifying murder after 58-year-old farmer Helal Uddin was found brutally killed in his own bedroom. Discovered by his wife early on Sunday morning, Helal had been bound by hands and feet and slashed in a shocking act of violence. Police recovered the body […]