Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-1) has arrested two alleged drug traffickers in Dhaka’s Uttara West area after recovering 480 grams of cocaine, with an estimated street value of around Tk 1 crore, during an intelligence-led operation. The arrests were made on Tuesday (14 April), and the details were later confirmed in a press release issued by […]

NCP leader and Member of Parliament for Cumilla-4, Hasnat Abdullah, was confronted by a group of protesting BNP activists after visiting the residence of former Chattogram City Corporation Mayor M Monjur Alam. The situation escalated into a brief standoff, during which the lawmaker was reportedly confined inside the premises for nearly an hour before police […]

A nephew of a sitting Member of Parliament has been arrested in Lalmonirhat’s Kaliganj upazila along with an associate after Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-13) recovered 20 bottles of banned Eskuf cough syrup, commonly misused as an intoxicating substance. The arrests were made on Monday afternoon (14 April) during an intelligence-led operation, while the accused were […]

Pohela Boishakh has arrived once again, marking the beginning of the Bengali New Year. For Bengalis around the world, this is not merely a change of date on the calendar, but a profound cultural emotion—an enduring symbol of heritage, renewal and identity. Yet for those living far from their homeland, especially in the diaspora, the […]

A 58-day nationwide ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal comes into effect from midnight on Tuesday (14 April), as part of government efforts to protect marine biodiversity and ensure the sustainable breeding of fish stocks. The seasonal restriction, which will remain in force until 11 June, is expected to leave around 64,000 registered […]

A domestic dispute over a small unpaid debt has ended in tragedy in Mymensingh’s Fulbaria upazila, where a woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her teenage nephew. The incident took place on Tuesday evening (14 April) in Koiyarchala village under Bakta Union. The victim has been identified as Ayesha Khatun, 40, wife of Taraa […]