A garment factory employing around 8,000 workers in Gazipur’s Kaliakair upazila has been closed indefinitely after a prolonged labour dispute over unpaid wages and workplace grievances. The management of Karoni Fashions Limited announced that the closure took effect from Saturday under the provisions of Bangladesh’s Labour Act, citing continued production disruptions and workers’ refusal to […]

A decorated veteran of Bangladesh’s Liberation War has died after drowning in Kurigram’s Chilmari upazila, bringing a tragic end to an accident that occurred in the village where he had spent much of his life. The deceased, Mohammad Ali, 80, was a resident of Sarkarpara village under Romna Union in Chilmari upazila. According to local […]

Persistent heavy rainfall over the past several days has triggered flooding in different parts of Bangladesh, with meteorological and flood forecasting authorities warning that the situation could deteriorate further over the next 24 to 48 hours. Six divisions—including Dhaka—are expected to experience more heavy to very heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of flash floods, waterlogging […]

Train services on the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar railway route have resumed after remaining suspended for five consecutive days due to severe flooding caused by persistent heavy rainfall and flash floods from surrounding hills. The restoration of operations marks the return of normal rail connectivity on one of Bangladesh’s busiest tourism corridors following extensive repair work on […]

A major power grid failure plunged several central neighbourhoods of Dhaka into darkness on Saturday, bringing routine life to a complete standstill for nearly five hours. The unexpected blackout, which struck densely populated and commercial hubs including Moghbazar, Banglamotor, Kawran Bazar, and Hatirpool, left residents, business owners, and commuters facing severe disruption amidst sweltering summer […]

Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in Bogra’s Adamdighi Upazila following allegations of persistent cyber harassment, child molestation, and a violent physical assault on a local woman. The suspect, identified as Apon Badsha, reportedly targeted both the woman and her 10-year-old daughter over an extended period. Law enforcement officials apprehended him on Friday evening at […]