Detectives in southern Bangladesh have arrested a middle-aged man in Pirojpur district after recovering a foreign-made pistol, a magazine and live ammunition during a late-night operation. The suspect, identified as Md Alim Khan, 49, was detained in Bhandaria upazila following what police described as a “credible intelligence tip-off”. The operation was conducted shortly before midnight […]

Even amidst neglect and minimal maintenance, the stretch of the Dhaka–Mymensingh Highway passing through Valuka in Mymensingh has transformed into a visual spectacle, thanks to the vivid red Palash flowers. At the height of spring, the full bloom of these fiery blossoms has dressed the road’s median strips in a riot of colour, enchanting commuters […]

In a remarkable haul off the coast of Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, local fishermen have caught an astonishing 1,100 red coral fish in a single net, generating excitement among traders and residents alike. The catch, weighing approximately 120 maunds (around 7.2 tonnes), is expected to fetch close to BDT 3.1 million, with each maund valued at BDT 26,000. […]