In the early hours of Monday, a tragic head-on collision between a microbus and an unidentified vehicle claimed the lives of two individuals in Daudkandi Upazila, Comilla. The accident occurred on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway near the Dhanakra area, a section notorious for high-speed traffic incidents. According to reports from the Comilla Highway Police, the microbus […]

A devastating gas explosion rocked the Halishahar area of Chittagong early on Monday, leaving at least nine people severely injured. The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. on the third floor of the six-storey Hamila Manzil building and quickly spread to neighbouring apartments, causing widespread panic among residents. Four of the critically injured were immediately transferred […]

A significant change has taken place at the leadership of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICTB), as the appointment of Mohammad Tajul Islam as Chief Prosecutor has been revoked. In his place, lawyer Md. Aminul Islam has been appointed as the new Chief Prosecutor. The official notification was issued on Monday by the Solicitor Sub-Division of […]

Shaukat Hossain Sarkar has been officially appointed as the Administrator of Gazipur City Corporation. A senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Gazipur Metropolitan, Sarkar’s extensive experience in local government and his established political reputation were cited as key factors behind his selection for this critical administrative role. Political and Family Background Hailing […]

Teenage gang activity in Dhaka has reached an alarming level, prompting renewed concern among residents and law enforcement agencies. According to data from Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), at least 127 juvenile gangs are currently active across various police station jurisdictions in the capital. These groups are allegedly involved in a wide spectrum of serious crimes, […]

Online applications for death registration have been temporarily suspended across the country since 21 November, following concerns over data security within the registration system operated under the Local Government Division. The suspension has now entered its third month, disrupting three core services: submission of new online applications, printing of application forms, and reprinting of certificates. […]

Across Canada, profound reverence, dignity, and solemn respect marked the observance of Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day 2026. Bangladeshi expatriates demonstrated their enduring love for their language and heritage through a series of discussions, cultural programmes, and commemorative gatherings held in various cities. Celebration at the High Commission in Ottawa In the nation’s […]