The State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development, and Co-operatives (LGRD), Mir Shahe Alam, has announced the formation of a high-level committee to investigate allegations of widespread corruption and administrative irregularities within the Local Government Division. During a press briefing at the Secretariat on Saturday, 23 May 2026, the State Minister disclosed that the investigation […]

A young man identified as Safiq Mia (32) was killed by a lightning strike on Saturday morning while tending to his ducks in a wetland (haor) in Sunamganj. The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 am in Surigaon village, located within the Lakshmipur Union of Dowarabazar Upazila. Details of the Incident According to local sources, Safiq […]

A devastating road accident on the Jessore-Khulna Highway has resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including a child, after a speeding covered van collided with an easy-bike and a motorised van. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in front of the Chaulia petrol pump in Jessore Sadar Upazila, leaving several others injured and sparking […]

The Bangladesh Police have apprehended a 35-year-old man, identified as Alam Gazi, on charges of attempted rape and physical assault of a three-year-old girl in Sharsha Upazila, Jashore. The arrest took place on Friday night, 22 May, in Sarupdah village. The suspect is confirmed to be the son of Johur Gazi, a resident of the […]

A 48-year-old housewife was brutally murdered by unidentified miscreants inside her residence in the Gabtali Upazila of Bogura. The victim, identified as Rita Rani Mojumdar, was found with her throat slit. The incident transpired at approximately 12:15 am on Thursday (late Wednesday night) in the Mominhata Dakshinpara area of the upazila. Context and Incident Details […]

The Bangladesh Police have arrested the primary suspect in connection with the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Hathazari, Chattogram. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Mohammad Faisal, was apprehended on Wednesday night in the Nalakhi Union’s Tongpara area, located within the Raipura Upazila of Narsingdi District. The arrest concludes a three-month manhunt following […]

The family of a 15-year-old girl in Kalmakanda Upazila, Netrokona, has alleged receiving threats to withdraw a rape case filed against a local youth. More than a week after the incident, local police have yet to apprehend the sole accused. Consequently, the victim’s family is experiencing severe distress and a profound lack of security, leading […]