A tragic incident in Faridpur has claimed the life of a 55-year-old man, Mintu, who was fatally shot by his elder brother, a former parliamentary candidate and local Awami League leader. The shocking event occurred on Wednesday morning, 25 March, around 8:30 am in the Chatul Masterbari area of Ward 8, Boalmari Municipality, Boalmari Upazila. […]

A Bangladeshi court has been asked to formally show the arrest of retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury in a high-profile anti-corruption case involving the alleged embezzlement of approximately Tk 1.19 billion under the guise of overseas recruitment to Malaysia. The development has intensified public debate over governance, accountability, and malpractice within the country’s labour […]

Bangladesh is facing mounting challenges in securing petroleum and gas supplies as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupts regional fuel exports. Despite proactive planning by the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), March imports are expected to cover only half of national demand, with a quarter of requirements confirmed so far. Since the outbreak of […]

The seven-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday has exposed a disturbing surge in road fatalities, with a sharp contrast between government and independent data raising questions over the accuracy of official figures. The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) reported that between 17 and 23 March, 92 road accidents occurred nationwide, resulting in 100 deaths and 217 injuries. In […]

A violent confrontation erupted on Tuesday night in Lakshmipur’s Chandraganj Union, when rival villagers engaged in a shootout outside the local Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) office. The clash, stemming from a long-standing dispute over local influence, left one passerby shot and another young man severely beaten. The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m. on 24 […]

A 23-year-old madrasa student suffered severe injuries after an explosion occurred while he was reportedly attempting to make a cocktail at his home in Nilfa Bazar, Tungipara Upazila, on Monday. The blast left burns on his hands, feet, and face, prompting urgent medical attention. The victim, Matiur Rahman, was initially treated at Khulna Medical College […]