Tragedy struck in Kabirhat, Noakhali, on Friday when an out-of-control oil-laden truck ploughed into a roadside shop, killing two people and injuring three others. The victims’ identities have not yet been confirmed. According to the acting Officer-in-Charge of Kabirhat Police Station, Md. Nizamul Uddin Bhuiya, the incident occurred at around 10:30 a.m. in the Transmitter […]

In a remarkable act of parental accountability, a father in Chandpur District has handed over his own son to law enforcement due to repeated criminal activities and drug addiction. The father, former councillor Ahijul Munshi, surrendered his son, Ashraful, to the authorities at Motlob South Police Station on Friday, 20 February, in the Noluya village […]

The Indian film industry is in mourning following the discovery of the decomposed body of veteran filmmaker M.M. Beg, a director celebrated for delivering multiple hit films. Beg, aged 70, was found at his residence in Mumbai earlier this week, confirmed his public relations officer, Hani Jaweri. According to reports from Indian media, Beg had […]

Manikganj, 20 February 2026 – A tragic head-on collision between a pickup van and a drum truck in Manikganj Sadar Upazila has left one man dead and another injured. The accident occurred on Friday afternoon around 12:30 PM on the Manikganj–Singair Road, near the Abak Hotel in the Arangbad Tower Station area. The deceased has […]

Meghmallar Basu, President of the Dhaka University branch of the Student Union, reportedly attempted suicide on Friday, prompting his immediate admission to Sohrawardy Medical College Hospital in a critical state. The alarming incident was confirmed by Zaber Ahmed Jubel, General Secretary of the Revolutionary Students’ Unity. Jubel stated that Basu had deliberately harmed himself, necessitating […]

As the holy month of Ramadan commenced this Thursday, consumers in Dhaka and beyond were met with an unexpected shock: the price of lemons has surged dramatically, leaving many comparing the citrus fruit to gold. On social media, numerous posts read, “How much for a hali of lemons?” — reflecting widespread astonishment at the skyrocketing […]