At least sixteen people sustained burn injuries following a devastating explosion at a liquefied petroleum gas facility in the Kalatali area of Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday evening. The blast occurred at approximately 9.00 pm at Cox’s Bazar Filling Station, situated near the Chandrima residential neighbourhood of Adarsha Gram, sending shockwaves through the densely populated locality. […]

The Government of Bangladesh has established a specialised cell to oversee the excavation and re-excavation of the country’s rivers, canals, and water bodies. The initiative aims to strengthen waterway management and mitigate flooding risks while promoting sustainable development of inland water resources. An official notification from the Prime Minister’s Office was issued on 23 February […]

The Supreme Court has acquitted Khan Akram Hossain, a prominent figure from Bagerhat, in a high-profile case concerning crimes against humanity committed during the 1971 Liberation War. The verdict was delivered on Thursday, 26 February, by the Appellate Division, led by Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury. The state was represented in court by Chief Prosecutor […]

The authorities of Dhaka’s metro rail network have issued new directives regulating video recording and content creation within station premises. The announcement was made on Wednesday, 25 February, by Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) through an official advisory warning commuters and content creators of strict compliance requirements. According to the notification signed by A […]

In a coordinated four-hour operation, law enforcement authorities detained at least 100 individuals in the Mohammadpur and Adabar areas of the capital last night. The operation, which commenced at 10:00 PM and concluded at 2:00 AM, focused on curbing extortion, robbery, and juvenile gang activities. The Tejgaon Police Division confirmed that the operation was led […]