The government has moved to secure additional fuel supplies through a direct international purchase worth roughly £1.5 billion, as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten global energy supply routes and price stability. Authorities have decided to import diesel and octane valued at approximately 204.6 billion taka in order to safeguard national energy security. […]

A tragic road accident in Kotiadi has claimed the life of a young farmer along with his cattle. The incident occurred on Monday, 16 March, at approximately 11:00 a.m. on the Bhairab–Kishoreganj regional road, near George Institute High School in the Achmita area of Kotiadi Upazila. According to local sources and police reports, a passenger […]

In a significant law enforcement operation, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has recovered a foreign-made revolver and three rounds of live ammunition from the Shah Makhdum area of Rajshahi city. The seizure took place in the early hours of Sunday, shortly after 12:30 a.m., highlighting the authorities’ vigilance against illegal firearms in urban areas. According […]

Police in Sirajganj have arrested three individuals accused of impersonating a senior police official and demanding money from local traders under the pretext of an Eid honourarium. Authorities say the suspects used a messaging platform to contact business owners and falsely present themselves as the district’s chief police officer, requesting payments ahead of the upcoming […]

In Bogura, hurried road repair works ahead of Eid have triggered severe traffic congestion on the city’s main thoroughfare connecting Satmatha to Banani, particularly around the Koloni Bazar area. The project involves removing the existing road surfacing on well-maintained stretches and replacing it with reinforced cement concrete (RCC), effectively reducing traffic to a single lane […]

The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has issued an urgent public notice outlining travel restrictions on public and commercial vehicles during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festivities. The announcement provides detailed instructions to ensure smooth traffic flow, prioritising both public safety and uninterrupted transportation of essential goods. According to the notice, the restrictions will be in effect […]