Ferry operations on the vital Paturia–Daulatdia route were brought to a complete standstill late on Thursday night as dense fog enveloped the Padma River, sharply reducing visibility and forcing authorities to suspend services in the interest of safety. The disruption has left several ferries stranded mid-river and caused widespread congestion at both terminals, effectively severing […]

In a shocking incident in Trishal, Mymensingh, a former leader of the Bangladesh Chhatra Dal was nearly abducted by individuals impersonating Detective Branch (DB) officers. The victim, Resaul Karim, 32, was handcuffed by the assailants before local residents intervened, forcing the perpetrators to flee. The handcuffs were later removed by the Fire Service. The episode […]

A tragic incident occurred on the Dhaka–Chittagong Highway in Comilla on Thursday, 25 December, when an elderly pedestrian was fatally struck by an out-of-control bus. Following the accident, enraged locals pursued the vehicle and set it ablaze, causing widespread disruption along the major thoroughfare. The victim, 78-year-old Md. Sirajul Haque, a resident of Mohichail village […]

A major development has emerged in the investigation into the killing of garment factory worker Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh’s Bhaluka upazila, as four accused individuals have formally confessed to their involvement before a court. The confessional statements were recorded on Thursday afternoon at the Mymensingh Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court by Senior Judicial Magistrate Tahmina […]

In a move set to significantly enhance commuter convenience, BRAC Bank has launched ATM services at five key stations along Dhaka’s MRT Line-6, further strengthening its alternative banking channel network. The initiative is aimed at providing fast, secure, and hassle-free banking services to the growing number of metro rail passengers who rely on the city’s […]

A tragic railway accident claimed the lives of three women in Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur on Thursday afternoon, sending shockwaves through the local community and leaving two families devastated. The fatal incident occurred on 25 December, near the Tekpara area on the eastern side of Arikhola Railway Station, when a passenger train struck the victims […]

In a coordinated operation conducted by the joint forces in Homna Upazila, Comilla, a 32-year-old man named Sohag was apprehended early on Thursday morning, found in possession of two pistols and fourteen rounds of ammunition. The operation took place at approximately 6:00 am in the Mathabhanga area of the Upazila. Local sources identified the detainee […]

A harrowing incident recently shook the village of Shilpara in Ward 5 of Rauzan Municipality, Chittagong. In a deliberate act of arson, the homes of two Hindu families—Sukh Shil and Anil Shil—were reduced to ashes. Alongside their houses, the families lost furniture, personal belongings, and life savings in an instant. The victims were left devastated, […]