The Dhaka courts have scheduled the submission of arguments in a disturbing animal cruelty case in Mohammadpur for 3 February. The case concerns the brutal killing of a cat owned by a resident named Monsur, with local resident Akbar Hossain Shiblu named as the principal accused. The Metropolitan Magistrate, Md. Siddiq Azad, fixed the date […]

Residents of a quiet village in Cox’s Bazar’s Ramu upazila were recently confronted with a chilling reminder of wartime history after discovering that an object long assumed to be an ordinary stone was, in fact, a bomb-like device. The revelation sparked fear and disbelief across the area, particularly as the heavy metal object had reportedly […]

A tragic road accident on the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway in Sirajdikhan Upazila, Munshiganj, claimed the life of a pickup driver in the early hours of Saturday. The incident occurred around 3:00 am at the Dhaleshwari Bridge embankment, leaving the driver’s companion critically injured. The injured individual was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in an unconscious state. […]

Few actions equal the moral gravity of saving a human life. Across hospitals and emergency wards, countless people face death each day due to a shortage of blood—whether following road accidents, major surgical procedures, childbirth complications, or chronic illnesses such as thalassaemia, cancer, and dengue fever. At such critical moments, voluntary blood donation often becomes […]

In a shocking incident in Bagmara, Rajshahi, a local shop owner reportedly attempted suicide by setting fire to his own grocery store. The fire caused extensive damage to the premises and left the businessman seriously injured. Authorities have launched an investigation into the case, which has sent ripples of concern through the community. The incident […]

At the onset of the new year, Kushtia’s renowned rice hub, Khajangor, has witnessed a noticeable increase in prices across all varieties of rice. Traditionally famed for its slender rice grains, the market is now seeing price hikes affecting medium and coarse rice as well. Over the past few days, retail prices have risen by […]

Delta Life Insurance Company Limited has officially announced a recruitment drive for a senior-level executive position within its Bancassurance division. The application process commenced on 14 January 2026 and will remain open until 20 January 2026. Prospective candidates are invited to submit their applications online through the company’s official portal. The appointed candidate will be […]

As winter sets in, residents across Dhaka and its surrounding areas are facing acute shortages in piped natural gas supply. Despite paying their monthly bills regularly, many households are receiving minimal or inconsistent gas. Compounding the crisis, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders are scarce and available only at sharply increased prices, forcing many families to […]