Category: Asia

Fire Breaks Out Aboard Moored Luxury Launch

April 1, 2026

A minor fire broke out aboard a luxury passenger vessel anchored on the Kirtankhola River in Barishal, briefly causing panic but resulting in no casualties, according to officials. The incident occurred at around 8:00pm on Wednesday (1 April) on the MV Kirtankhola-10, which was moored near Char Monai under Barishal Sadar upazila, close to a […]

Madaripur Hunger Strike Over Alleged Marriage Dispute

April 1, 2026

A tense and emotionally charged incident in Madaripur has drawn widespread local attention after a young man began a hunger strike outside the residence of his alleged partner, demanding official recognition of their relationship and restoration of their union. The situation, unfolding in Nabagram Union under Dasar upazila, has sparked debate within the community and […]

Madaripur Hunger Strike Over Alleged Marriage Dispute

April 1, 2026

Legal Notice Demands Disclosure of Bribery Allegation Names

April 1, 2026

A legal notice has been issued to Member of Parliament (MP) Mufi Amir Hamza, demanding that he publicly disclose the identities of individuals allegedly involved in offering a bribe of 50 crore taka to influence the closure or operational status of Kushtia Medical College. The notice further stipulates that, within seven days of receipt, the […]

Legal Notice Demands Disclosure of Bribery Allegation Names

April 1, 2026

Seven Arrested Over Robbery Plot in Narayanganj

April 1, 2026

Police in Narayanganj have arrested seven individuals during a special overnight operation on suspicion of preparing to carry out a robbery in different parts of the district. Authorities also recovered a range of tools allegedly intended for use in the planned criminal activity. The arrests were confirmed on Wednesday (2 April) through a press release […]

Seven Arrested Over Robbery Plot in Narayanganj

April 1, 2026

Fuel Train Derailment Halts Sylhet Rail Links Nationwide

April 1, 2026

Rail communication between Sylhet and the rest of Bangladesh has been completely suspended after a fuel-carrying freight train derailed in Habiganj’s Madhabpur upazila, causing major disruption on two of the country’s key rail corridors. The incident occurred at around 9:30 pm on Wednesday (1 April) near Monotola Railway Station, when a Chattogram-to-Sylhet bound oil tanker […]

Court Jails Singer Jahid Antu Over Harassment Case

April 1, 2026

A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of young singer Abu Zahid, also known as Jahid Antu, in connection with a case filed by a student of Eden Mohila College alleging sexual harassment and assault. The order was issued on Wednesday (1 April) by Metropolitan Magistrate Hasan Shahadat after hearing a petition submitted by the […]