Category: Asia

Bus Carrying 40 Overturns After Collision

March 27, 2026

A passenger bus carrying around 40 people overturned on a rural road in northern Bangladesh after the driver lost control and the vehicle struck a roadside tree, leaving multiple passengers injured and prompting a swift local rescue response. The accident occurred on Thursday (26 March) at around midday in the Lakshminarayani–Phultala area under the Sundardighi […]

Newborn Found in Cemetery Carton

March 27, 2026

A tragic incident in the capital has drawn public concern after the body of a one-day-old baby boy was discovered inside a cardboard box at Joraine Cemetery in the Jatrabari–Shyampur area. Police from Shyampur Police Station recovered the unidentified newborn at approximately 2:30pm on Thursday (26 March) from within the cemetery premises. According to law […]

Government Approves Diesel Import

March 27, 2026

The government has approved the purchase of 300,000 metric tonnes of diesel in a move aimed at strengthening national fuel reserves amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a corresponding rise in global energy market uncertainty. The decision was taken during the 29th meeting of the Economic Affairs Cabinet Committee for the 2025–26 […]

Head-on Bus Collision Injures 20

March 27, 2026

A serious road accident on the Kishoreganj–Bhairab highway left at least 20 passengers injured after two long-distance buses collided head-on at Nandala area on Thursday night. The incident occurred at around 10:00 PM when a Dhaka-bound bus of Ashim Paribahan, travelling towards Karimganj from the capital, collided with a Minhaz Paribahan bus coming from Netrokona […]

Fatal Highway Collision in Chandpur

March 27, 2026

A devastating road traffic collision in Chandpur district has claimed the life of a young man and left several others injured, underscoring ongoing concerns over road safety on regional highways. The incident occurred on Thursday evening along the Chandpur–Cumilla regional highway, near the Bakila এলাকায় of Hajiganj উপজেলা. The নিহত ব্যক্তি, identified as 30-year-old Kibria, […]

Bangladesh Seal Semi-Final Spot in SAFF U-20 Championship

March 26, 2026

Bangladesh have secured their place in the semi-finals of the SAFF Under-20 Championship after India registered a commanding 3–0 victory over Pakistan in the group stage, effectively completing the qualification picture from Group B in the Maldives. The decisive fixture, played on Thursday in the ongoing tournament, saw India comfortably overcome Pakistan, a result that […]

Student Injured Amid Allegations of Political Assault at Gazipur Institution

March 26, 2026

A cultural programme marking Victory Day celebrations at Bhawal Badre Alam Government College in Gazipur has been marred by serious allegations of violence, leaving a student injured and prompting conflicting accounts from witnesses, political figures, and police. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday afternoon (26 March) at around 3:00 pm inside the college’s student council […]

One Killed in Chitalmari Clash

March 26, 2026

A violent clash between two rival groups over establishing local dominance in Chitalmari upazila of Bagerhat has left one young man dead and at least 15 others injured, while multiple houses were looted and set ablaze in a night of widespread unrest. The confrontation erupted on Thursday evening (26 March) in Chingaria village under Kolatala […]

Bangladesh Approves Diesel Import

March 26, 2026

The government has granted policy approval for the import of 300,000 metric tonnes of diesel in a move aimed at ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply and meeting the country’s urgent energy demand amid ongoing global uncertainties. The decision was taken on Thursday (26 March) during a virtual meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, held […]