India’s West Bengal Police Special Task Force has arrested two individuals, including the alleged principal offender in the high‑profile murder of Bangladeshi political activist Sharif Osman bin Hadi. The detentions mark a significant development in the transnational dimensions of the case, which had reverberated across both Bangladesh and parts of neighbouring India. According to official […]

A violent dispute believed to stem from longstanding enmity has left two brothers seriously injured in Bagatipara upazila of Natore district, after they were attacked in separate incidents within two days. Both victims are currently receiving treatment at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, according to local authorities and health officials. The first assault occurred on Friday […]

On the night of 18 December 2025, just before midnight, senior journalist Jaima Islam of The Daily Star was finalising a major report on Shaheed Osman Hadi for the second edition of the paper. The newsroom was tense but focused. Amid her preparations, news arrived that extremists had attacked Prothom Alo. Rushing to the second […]

Comilla, 8 March 2026: Tragedy struck a family in the western Maizpara area of Daudkandi when a husband succumbed to injuries sustained during a devastating kitchen stove explosion that had earlier claimed his wife’s life. Jelhak Ahmed, 37, passed away on Saturday afternoon at around 4:00 pm while receiving treatment at the National Institute of […]

The Ministry of Education has issued a stern warning following reports that a fraudulent network is exploiting the images and names of senior ministry officials to solicit money from the public. The scam involves fake mobile numbers and social media accounts to mislead unsuspecting individuals. In an official press release issued on Saturday, 7 March, […]