Category: Asia

Fertiliser Smuggling to Myanmar Expands Through Bhola Waterways

September 7, 2026

Fertiliser allocated to farmers in Bhola is allegedly being diverted through waterways and smuggled to Myanmar, raising concerns over illegal trading networks and the availability of essential agricultural inputs. Urea and triple superphosphate (TSP) fertiliser have reportedly been moved in large consignments by boats and other vessels, with several shipments intercepted by law-enforcement agencies over […]

Dhaka Drug Convict Serving 10-Year Sentence Arrested in Chattogram

September 7, 2026

A man sentenced to 10 years in prison in a drug case filed at Mohammadpur Police Station in Dhaka has been arrested in Chattogram by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-7). The accused, identified as Md Nur Nabi alias Ripon, was arrested on Sunday night, 6 September, following a tip-off. A team from RAB-7 conducted the […]

Skeleton Found Scattered in Jungle, Clothing Identifies Missing Teenager

September 7, 2026

Police have recovered human bones, including a skull, along with a pair of trousers and a vest from a jungle in Phulpur upazila of Mymensingh, 25 days after a 19-year-old man was reported missing. The recovery was made at around 10.30pm on Sunday from an area locally known as Garor Bhita in Chandrapur village. The […]

BCS Aspirant Dies on Journey to Dhaka for Viva

September 7, 2026

Sheikh Misha Khatun, a former student of the University of Dhaka, was killed in a road accident while travelling from Khulna to Dhaka to attend the viva voce examination for the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) recruitment process. The accident occurred at around 10am on Sunday, 6 September, in the Salinaboksha area of Muksudpur upazila […]

Delayed GDs Raise Questions Over Missing Children Cases

September 7, 2026

Families of missing children in Bangladesh have accused police of delaying general diary (GD) filings and showing little urgency in investigating cases, with some relatives claiming they were repeatedly sent away from police stations when they sought help. The allegations came into sharper focus after four-year-old Saiba went missing in the Banani area of Dhaka […]

Salma Returns With New Duet ‘Prem Leela’

September 7, 2026

Popular Bangladeshi singer and Closeup One star Salma has released a new song, ‘Prem Leela’, featuring singer Biplab Saha. The duet combines the two vocalists’ distinct styles with a music video that brings together romantic themes and elements of traditional Bengali culture. Released under the banner of Bishwarang Presents, ‘Prem Leela’ has lyrics by lyricist […]

Nightfall Brings Fresh Security Fears on Cumilla Highway

September 7, 2026

Robberies have reportedly increased along the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway in Cumilla, leaving passengers, drivers and other transport workers increasingly concerned about travelling at night. Local residents say at least six locations along the busy route have become recurring trouble spots, with organised robbery groups allegedly becoming active after 10pm. According to local accounts, the groups target […]

Combined Islamic Bank Gets Tk5,000cr for Deposit Repayments

September 7, 2026

Bangladesh Bank has released Tk5,000 crore to facilitate the repayment of deposits to customers of Combined Islamic Bank, following a strong response to the bank’s deposit withdrawal process. Around 75,000 customers have already submitted applications seeking the return of their deposits, with the total amount requested standing at approximately Tk3,925 crore. The bank began accepting […]

Iran Doubles Petrol Prices Amid Mounting Gulf Tensions

September 7, 2026

Iran has announced a doubling of the petrol price for higher-volume consumers as the country faces mounting economic pressure and growing tensions with the United States over the strategic waters of the Persian Gulf. At the same time, Tehran plans to establish a new restricted maritime zone covering parts of the strategically important Strait of […]

Woman Detained with Four Kilogrammes of Cannabis at Metro Station

September 6, 2026

Specialist transit police deployed on Dhaka’s Mass Rapid Transit system have intercepted a woman attempting to transport a substantial quantity of cannabis through the capital’s elevated rail network. Officers apprehended 45-year-old Shiuli at the Secretariat Metro Station on Sunday afternoon, 6 September, after discovering four kilogrammes of the illicit drug concealed inside her personal belongings. […]

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Fertiliser Smuggling to Myanmar Expands Through Bhola Waterways

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BCS Aspirant Dies on Journey to Dhaka for Viva

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