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Prayers Halted at Historic Kolkata Mosque

July 17, 2026

Worshippers were unable to offer Friday prayers at the 136-year-old Bankra Mosque, located beside the perimeter wall of Kolkata’s Dum Dum Airport, after authorities imposed prohibitory restrictions and deployed heavy security across the area. From early Friday morning, large contingents of West Bengal Police, central security personnel, the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and water cannon […]

Boyfriend Rescued After Yamuna Suicide Jump

July 17, 2026

A young man was rescued alive after jumping into the Yamuna River from a bridge in India’s Uttar Pradesh, while the woman who had reportedly agreed to die alongside him walked away moments before the jump, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The incident took place on Thursday, 16 July, on […]

Garment Worker Killed in Train Accident

July 17, 2026

A 22-year-old garment worker was killed after being struck by a train in Netrokona during the early hours of Friday, in what authorities believe was a tragic railway accident. The victim, identified as Muhid Khan Rifat, was the son of Moinul Kabir Khan from Bara Paikura village under Tetulia Union in Mohanganj upazila of Netrokona […]

Four Children Buried Side by Side After Canal Tragedy

July 17, 2026

Grief engulfed a village in Narsingdi’s Raipura upazila as four schoolgirls who drowned while bathing in a canal were laid to rest side by side following a joint funeral prayer. The funeral took place on Thursday evening at the local Eidgah ground before hundreds of mourners gathered to bid a final farewell. The children were […]

Two Workers Die After Chattogram Salt Factory Explosion

July 17, 2026

Two workers have died after suffering severe burns in an explosion and fire at a salt processing factory in Boalkhali Upazila of Chattogram, while nine others remain in hospital receiving treatment for burn injuries. The victims succumbed to their injuries on Thursday night, 16 July, while undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and […]

Young Mother Found Dead, Infant Left Crying Nearby

July 17, 2026

A 20-year-old woman was found dead on the veranda of her husband’s family home in Dhunat upazila of Bogura, while her three-month-old son lay beside her crying in a deeply distressing scene that has shocked the local community. The incident came to light on Thursday evening, 16 July, at the residence of Farhad Molla in […]

Child Dies Amid Measles Symptoms as Cases Persist

July 17, 2026

A child has died after developing symptoms consistent with measles during the past 24 hours, as Bangladesh continues to grapple with a sustained surge in infections and suspected cases among children. According to the latest measles situation report released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Friday (17 July), one child died with […]

Fire Erupts at Kamrangirchar Footwear Factory

July 17, 2026

A fire broke out at a footwear factory in the Madbar Bazar area of Kamrangirchar in the Bangladeshi capital on Friday afternoon, prompting an immediate emergency response from the Fire Service and Civil Defence. According to fire officials, the blaze was reported at 3:12 pm on 17 July. Shortly after receiving the emergency call, two […]

Award-Winning Diver Dies During River Rescue Duty

July 17, 2026

Grief has engulfed the family and hometown of Fire Service diver Sadik Hossain (Shuvo), who lost his life while carrying out official duties in the Shitalakkhya River in Narayanganj. The tragedy has drawn widespread sympathy, with relatives, neighbours and colleagues mourning the death of a young rescuer who had recently been recognised by the state […]

Police Constable Dies After Emotional Facebook Farewell

July 17, 2026

A 21-year-old Bangladesh Police constable has died after an apparent suicide at the Demra Police Lines in the capital, hours after sharing a deeply emotional Facebook post in which he described the breakdown of his marriage and expressed overwhelming despair. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday at a multi-storey residential building inside […]

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Prayers Halted at Historic Kolkata Mosque

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