Category: Asia

Rural Doctor Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Assault Attempt on Child

July 26, 2026

A 29-year-old rural medical practitioner has been arrested in Sakhipur, Tangail, after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a three-year-old child, police said. The incident sparked anger in the local community, with residents reportedly detaining the suspect and handing him over to police after an altercation involving members of the child’s family. The incident took place […]

Sleeping Man Found Throat-Slit Dead in Netrokona Home

July 26, 2026

A 35-year-old man was allegedly killed by having his throat slit while he was asleep inside his home in Netrokona. The incident took place in the western part of Duani Dudhkhura village, under Kaliara Gabragati Union in Netrokona Sadar Upazila, police and local sources said. The deceased was identified as Mahful Mia, son of the […]

12 Injured as Passenger Bus Overturns into Ditch in Brahmanbaria

July 26, 2026

At least 12 passengers were injured after a passenger bus overturned and fell into a roadside ditch in Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria on Sunday. No deaths or other major casualties were reported, with local residents quickly rushing to the scene and helping rescue those trapped inside the vehicle. The accident took place at around 11am […]

Ride-Sharing Motorcyclist Killed in Mirpur Bus Crash

July 26, 2026

A 30-year-old ride-sharing motorcyclist was killed after being struck by a passenger bus in the Shewrapara area of Mirpur, Dhaka, late on Saturday night. The victim, identified as Sabuj Rahman, sustained critical injuries in the collision and was later pronounced dead at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Police have detained the bus driver and helper, while […]

MetLife Accused of 44-Lakh-Taka Insurance Fraud in Dhaka

July 26, 2026

MetLife Insurance is facing severe scrutiny in Bangladesh following allegations of deceptive practices and the wrongful rejection of a death benefit claim. The nominee of a deceased policyholder has alleged that the global insurance firm has spent four years evading a legitimate contract worth 4.4 million Bangladeshi taka (approximately £30,000). Rather than honoring the full […]

Tragic Suicide in Manikganj Follows Allegations of Extortion and Compromised Local Arbitration

July 26, 2026

A 28-year-old woman in Daulatpur, Manikganj district, has reportedly taken her own life after failing to receive justice at an informal village arbitration (salish) regarding severe allegations of sexual exploitation, blackmail, and financial extortion. The victim, identified as Nashima Begum, was found dead early in the morning following a dispute with a influential neighbour. Her […]

Baby Maudud: A Legacy of Courage, Integrity, and Intellectual Leadership

July 26, 2026

The history of journalism, literature, and political leadership in Bangladesh is inextricably linked with the pioneering contributions of A. N. Mahfuza Khatun, popularly known across the nation as Baby Maudud. A distinguished journalist, writer, editor, parliamentarian, and prominent children’s author, Maudud remains a symbol of unwavering commitment to truth, progressive thought, and humanitarian values. Her […]

Remembering Kantakavi Rajanikanta Sen: Legendary Bard of Bengali Patriotism

July 26, 2026

In the rich tapestry of Bengali music and literature, few creators have struck as profound a chord with the collective conscience of the region as Kantakavi Rajanikanta Sen. Whilst his musical repertoire may not match the sheer volume of his illustrious contemporaries—such as the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Dwijendralal Ray, or Atulprasad Sen—the unpretentious simplicity, […]

Trust Bank Reports 13.3 Percent Profit Drop in Second Quarter

July 26, 2026

Trust Bank PLC has registered a 13.3 per cent year-on-year decline in its consolidated net profit after tax for the second quarter (April–June) of 2026, primarily weighed down by broader macroeconomic pressures and a contraction in operating cash flows. According to official price-sensitive information (PSI) disclosed by the lender following its 380th board meeting held […]

Two Dead in Fatal Bus-Noshimon Collision in Munshiganj

July 25, 2026

Two people lost their lives and another sustained severe injuries on Saturday afternoon following a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a three-wheeled local freight vehicle, locally known as a noshimon, in Munshiganj’s Sreenagar sub-district. The accident occurred at approximately 5:30 pm in the Laskarpur area along the Hasara–Baraikhali road. Emergency services and local […]

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Category: Asia

Rural Doctor Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Assault Attempt on Child

Sleeping Man Found Throat-Slit Dead in Netrokona Home

12 Injured as Passenger Bus Overturns into Ditch in Brahmanbaria

Ride-Sharing Motorcyclist Killed in Mirpur Bus Crash

MetLife Accused of 44-Lakh-Taka Insurance Fraud in Dhaka

Tragic Suicide in Manikganj Follows Allegations of Extortion and Compromised Local Arbitration

Baby Maudud: A Legacy of Courage, Integrity, and Intellectual Leadership

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