Former Bangladesh captain and world-renowned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has indicated that he is hopeful of returning to Bangladesh by the end of 2026, depending on the resolution of ongoing legal and administrative complications surrounding him. Speaking recently at a jersey launch event in Mumbai for the “EU T20 Belgium 2026”, Shakib addressed his prolonged […]

A corruption attempt involving a district police chief in Bangladesh has led to the arrest of two individuals, including a woman and a local businessman, after they allegedly tried to offer a bribe to stop a man from travelling abroad. The incident took place on Thursday (30 April) at Kulaura Police Station in Moulvibazar district, […]

The United States is reportedly considering fresh military action against Iran, prompting Tehran to issue a stark warning of “long-term painful” retaliation against American installations across the Middle East. The escalating rhetoric comes amid an unresolved confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which has already severely disrupted global energy flows and heightened fears […]

A late-night attack on a police patrol in Narayanganj’s Bandar area has left two officers injured and resulted in the temporary theft of a service weapon, prompting a swift recovery operation and a wider manhunt for the perpetrators. The incident took place at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Thursday in the Rustampur area of Kolagachhia Union. […]

A domestic dispute over land in Keraniganj on the outskirts of Dhaka has ended in tragedy after a 70-year-old man was allegedly killed by his step-son during the early hours of Friday morning. The victim, identified as Md. Shahi Islam, son of the late Nurul Islam, was found dead at his residence in Goalkhali village […]

A significant cache of locally made firearms and weapon-making equipment has been recovered from beneath a bridge structure in Narayanganj’s Siddhirganj area during a late-night operation conducted by the Rapid Action Battalion-11 (RAB-11), underscoring ongoing concerns over the use of concealed public infrastructure sites for illegal arms storage. The operation took place at approximately 12:30 […]

A wanted accused in a high-profile murder case in Kushtia’s Daulatpur has been arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) while he was reportedly at a barber’s shop in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi district. The arrested individual, Rajib Mistri (45), an accused in the murder case of Pir Abdul Rahman alias Shamim, was detained on […]

A physician couple in Bangladesh’s Brahmanbaria district has been sent to jail following allegations of severe abuse of an 11-year-old domestic worker, in a case that has sparked widespread concern over child protection and domestic labour practices. Police arrested the couple on Thursday afternoon (30 April) from their residence in the North Mauraial area of […]

A tragic boat accident on the Narmada River in India’s Jabalpur district has left at least nine people dead, including a mother and her four-year-old son whose final moments have deeply moved local residents and rescue workers. The incident occurred on Thursday when a recreational boat carrying an estimated 35 to 40 passengers capsized mid-river […]