Authorities in Borhanuddin, Bhola, have apprehended a 25-year-old expatriate on charges of attempted rape involving a local college student. The suspect, identified as Md. Raihan, allegedly used the pretext of a marriage proposal to exploit the victim. The arrest follows a formal complaint lodged by the victim on Tuesday, 20 January 2026. Deception via Social […]

In a decisive intelligence-led operation along the Dhaka–Chattogram highway, Comilla Highway Police successfully arrested two individuals in possession of a firearm on Monday night. The operation occurred at approximately 9:00 PM near the Madhaiya Bus Station in Chandina Upazila, targeting the Dhaka-bound passenger bus, Asia Aircon. Authorities recovered a foreign-manufactured pistol, two magazines, and a […]

Crime rates in Bangladesh saw a marked increase in 2025, with offences such as theft, robbery, snatching, dacoity, and kidnapping rising significantly compared to the previous year. Analysts emphasise that this surge is not merely statistical; it has tangible effects on citizens’ daily lives, mobility, and sense of security. Street crimes, home burglaries, and muggings […]

The South Keraniganj police have launched an intensive investigation following the discovery of a young woman’s body in a rented residence in the Khejurbag area of Shuivadhya Union. The deceased, identified as Farzana Akter (24), was discovered late on Saturday, 18 January 2026, under circumstances that have prompted allegations of foul play from her grieving […]

In a significant breakthrough for the preservation of national heritage, a specialised team from RAB-10 (Rapid Action Battalion) has recovered a massive ancient statue of the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu in Faridpur. The operation, conducted on Sunday evening, 18 January 2026, resulted in the seizure of a black stone idol weighing a remarkable 118 kilograms […]

In a chilling discovery that has sent shockwaves through the local community, the decomposed remains of a mother and her teenage daughter were recovered from the residence of a private tutor in Keraniganj, Dhaka. The victims had been missing for approximately 20 days before their bodies were discovered on the night of Thursday, 16 January […]

A shocking case of food fraud has left the residents of Chatmohar upazila in Pabna reeling, after a local butcher was caught attempting to pass off fox meat as high-quality mutton. The incident, which took place at the bustling Haripur Market, has sparked a broader conversation regarding food safety and the necessity for vigilance in […]

In a significant blow to illegal fishing syndicates, the Noakhali District Detective Branch (DB) has intercepted a massive shipment of 2,500 kilograms of juvenile Hilsa, locally known as Jatka. The midnight operation, carried out in the early hours of Wednesday, 14 January 2026, resulted in the apprehension of six individuals involved in the unlawful transport […]