Category: Asia

Man Found Dead on Expressway Was Carrying Daughter’s Wedding Money

September 5, 2026

The 50-year-old man whose body was recovered from the Dhaka Elevated Expressway had been returning to Gazipur after selling a piece of land in his village to finance his daughter’s wedding, according to his family. Relatives said he was carrying around Tk 500,000 in cash when he disappeared during his journey from Jamalpur. The deceased […]

Bir Sreshtho Noor Mohammad Sheikh: A Legacy of Supreme Sacrifice

September 5, 2026

Today, 5 September, marks the martyrdom anniversary of Bir Sreshtho Martyr Lance Naik Noor Mohammad Sheikh. On this day in 1971, amidst the bloody battlefields of the Liberation War, this exceptional son of Bengal laid down his life after setting an incredible example of bravery. The soil of Goalhati and Chhutipur in Jashore witnessed not […]

Angry Farmers Block Jhenaidah Highway Demanding Chemical Fertilizer Supplies

September 5, 2026

Frustrated by an abrupt refusal of chemical fertilizer distribution, hundreds of local farmers staged a road blockade in Jhenaidah’s Shailkupa upazila on Saturday morning, halting traffic along a major regional highway. The demonstration erupted at Garaganj Bazar, a prominent commercial hub in the upazila. Local growers gathered outside ‘Shuva Enterprise’—an authorised fertilizer dealership situated in […]

Former Burichong Upazila Chairman and Awami League Leader Detained

September 5, 2026

Police have arrested Sajjad Hossain Swapan, former chairman of Burichang Upazila Parishad and Joint General Secretary of Comilla South District Awami League, from his residence in Comilla city. A team from Kotwali Police Station raided his home, ‘S H Mansion’, located on the western bank of Dharmasagar in Comilla city, on Friday afternoon, taking him […]

Bangladesh Thrash Chinese Taipei 7–0 in Asia Cup Opener

September 5, 2026

Bangladesh launched their Under-20 Women’s Asia Cup Hockey campaign in emphatic fashion, dismantling Chinese Taipei 7–0 on Saturday in Moki, China. The convincing victory highlighted Bangladesh’s growing stature in regional youth hockey as the squad delivered a masterclass in attacking play, tactical discipline, and relentless physical conditioning throughout the contest. From the opening whistle, Bangladesh […]

Paddy Sells for Tk 800–950 per Maund, Leaving Farmers Unable to Cover Costs

September 5, 2026

Despite bumper yields during the current Aus paddy season, growers in Naogaon—one of Bangladesh’s primary grain-producing hubs—are facing severe financial losses as market prices drop well below cultivation costs. Data from the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) reveals that Aus cultivation expanded across the district this year, covering 58,573 hectares compared to 51,300 hectares last […]

Essential Commodity Prices Surge in Dhaka Kitchen Markets

September 5, 2026

Living costs continue to escalate across Dhaka as retail prices for vegetables, fish, poultry, and eggs hit fresh highs, forcing low- and middle-income consumers to shrink their daily grocery lists. A market survey conducted on Saturday, 5 September, across key retail hubs—including Badda, Rampura, Gulshan, and Joar Sahara—revealed steep price hikes driven primarily by reduced […]

Couple Found Dead in Locked Savar Room, Foetus Recovered Nearby

September 5, 2026

Police recovered the bodies of a married couple from a locked room in Ashulia, Savar, along with a dead foetus found at the scene. Investigators suspect that the deaths may have resulted from a homicide, although the precise circumstances will depend on the forensic examination and investigation. The bodies were recovered at around 2.30am on […]

Electricity Bill Issued Before Meter Installation in Madarganj

September 5, 2026

In an extraordinary instance of administrative negligence, rural power authorities in Madarganj upazila, Jamalpur, issued an electricity bill to a consumer before installing a meter or connecting his property to the grid. The bizarre billing dispute emerged in Tegharia Bazar, located within the Char Pakerdaha Union of Madarganj. Nimai Chandra Sarkar, a local resident who […]

Gas Crisis Deepens Amid Falling Domestic Output and Import Volatility

September 5, 2026

Bangladesh’s ongoing natural gas deficit is hitting almost every major sector of the economy, forcing manufacturing plants to scale back production, aggravating power cuts, and leaving motorists waiting in long queues at compressed natural gas (CNG) stations. While official projections suggest at least two years will be needed to stabilise energy supplies, falling domestic gas […]

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Category: Asia

Man Found Dead on Expressway Was Carrying Daughter’s Wedding Money

Bir Sreshtho Noor Mohammad Sheikh: A Legacy of Supreme Sacrifice

Angry Farmers Block Jhenaidah Highway Demanding Chemical Fertilizer Supplies

Former Burichong Upazila Chairman and Awami League Leader Detained

Bangladesh Thrash Chinese Taipei 7–0 in Asia Cup Opener

Paddy Sells for Tk 800–950 per Maund, Leaving Farmers Unable to Cover Costs

Essential Commodity Prices Surge in Dhaka Kitchen Markets

Couple Found Dead in Locked Savar Room, Foetus Recovered Nearby

Electricity Bill Issued Before Meter Installation in Madarganj

Gas Crisis Deepens Amid Falling Domestic Output and Import Volatility

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