In the early hours of Thursday morning, a fire broke out at a tin-roofed market in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, causing extensive damage to five shops, including a jewellery store, a computer shop, and an auto parts outlet. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though local shopkeepers estimate that losses may have reached approximately Tk 15 lakh. The […]

At the very start of February, government employees in Bangladesh can enjoy a continuous four-day break with minimal leave, thanks to a combination of religious observances and the weekend. According to the Islamic Foundation, the sacred night of Shab-e-Barat will be observed on the night of Tuesday, 3 February 2026. In recognition of this religious […]

Gopalganj-3’s ‘rebel’ BNP candidate, Habibur Rahman, has officially launched his campaign for the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections, beginning with a visit to the grave of Bangladesh’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The announcement came on Thursday, signalling his independent candidacy in the Tunzipara–Kotalipara constituency. Habibur Rahman, a former president of the Tunzipara Upazila Chhatra […]

Dhaka police have arrested Pobitro Kumar Barua, the manager of Sharmin Academy, following the shocking abuse of a young child at the school’s Nayapaltan branch. The arrest took place early this morning at a residence in Mirpur, said police, who confirmed that Pobitro Kumar Barua is the husband of Sharmin Jahan, the school’s founder and […]

In a late-night enforcement drive, a mobile court in Biral, Dinajpur, imposed fines on 52 individuals for congregating in LGED Park during the early hours of Thursday, 22 January. The operation, conducted by the mobile court under the supervision of the Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Ishtiak Ahmed, aimed to curb unauthorised gatherings in […]

GAZIPUR, 22 January — In a significant law enforcement action in Kapasia Upazila, a joint task force has seized multiple heavy vehicles and machinery involved in unauthorised earth excavation, while detaining 22 individuals in connection with the illegal activity. The suspects have subsequently been handed over to the Kapasia Police Station, and two separate cases […]