Category: Asia

Stabbing in Muktagachha Claims Construction Worker’s Life

January 22, 2026

In a harrowing incident in Mymensingh’s Muktagacha area, a young man named Shafiqul Islam was fatally stabbed by unidentified assailants late on Tuesday night. The attack occurred around 11:45 pm in Shyampur Ghoshbari, near the Police Mor area, within Kumaragata Union. Shafiqul, the eldest son of Kashem Ali, reportedly succumbed to his injuries shortly after […]

Tarique Rahman Visits In-Laws After 21 Years

January 22, 2026

After a hiatus of nearly 21 years, BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman visited his in-laws’ residence in Sylhet, accompanied by his wife, Zobaida Rahman. The visit took place late on Wednesday, 21 January, with the couple arriving at their ancestral home in Birahimpur village, Silam Union, South Surma, Sylhet, at 12:40 a.m. According to Sylhet Metropolitan […]

BNP Supporters Set Fire in Natore, Elderly Woman Dies

January 22, 2026

In a tragic escalation of political violence in Natore, Bangladesh, a local leader of the Jatiyatabadi Charter (Jatiya Party) was brutally murdered, prompting retaliatory arson that resulted in the death of an elderly woman. The incident occurred on Wednesday night at approximately 11:00 pm in Kumarpara, Kadamtola, under the jurisdiction of Kolom Union in Singra […]

Bangladesh Bank Plans Sweeping State Bank Merger

January 22, 2026

Bangladesh Bank has unveiled an ambitious plan to consolidate the country’s state-owned banking sector, proposing to merge nine public banks into just two large institutions. The initiative, announced by Governor Ahsan H Mansur at a public discussion hosted by Jagannath University in Dhaka on Tuesday, is being described as the most far-reaching overhaul of state […]

Two Candidates to Contest Gopalganj-1 Election from Prison

January 22, 2026

In a remarkable turn of events for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections, the Gopalganj-1 constituency (comprising Muksudpur and Kashiani) is set to witness a rare democratic phenomenon. Two prominent candidates are currently slated to contest their seats from behind bars, following legal battles over their candidacies and ongoing detentions. The Contenders in Custody The […]

Attempted Abduction of Two Schoolchildren Foiled in Mithamain

January 22, 2026

A wave of panic has swept through the Mithamain Upazila in Kishoreganj following a chilling attempt to abduct two primary school students. On Wednesday afternoon, unidentified assailants reportedly intercepted two young girls, bound them, and attempted to flee with them inside a sack. The harrowing incident occurred near the Mithamain Fire Service Station, only thwarted […]

Mob Rule Cannot Influence Public Sentiment: Jamaat Chief

January 22, 2026

The Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, has issued a stern warning against the resurgence of “mob justice” and political intimidation, asserting that the era of influencing public opinion through orchestrated chaos has come to an end. Speaking on Wednesday while visiting injured party activists at a local hospital, the Jamaat chief condemned a recent […]

Stolen Firearms Recovered Following Fatal Attack on RAB

January 22, 2026

In a significant breakthrough following the brutal assault on elite security forces in Sitakunda, Chittagong, local police have successfully recovered four pistols previously looted by criminal elements. The incident, which resulted in the tragic death of a senior officer from the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), has left the volatile Jungle Salimpur area under heavy surveillance […]

Civil Service Salaries to Double Under New Proposal

January 22, 2026

In a landmark move aimed at insulating public sector employees from the sharp rise in the cost of living, the National Pay Commission is set to submit a transformative report to the Interim Government. The centrepiece of this proposal is a near-doubling of the basic salary for approximately 1.5 million civil servants, marking the most […]

Toddler Slain in Mirsharai Following Land Dispute

January 22, 2026

A horrific incident of violence has claimed the life of a three-year-old boy in Mirsharai, Chattogram, allegedly stemming from a long-standing property feud. The tragedy unfolded on Wednesday at approximately 2:00 PM in the South Sonapahar area, under the jurisdiction of the Jorarganj Union, leaving the local community in a state of shock and mourning. […]

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Category: Asia

Stabbing in Muktagachha Claims Construction Worker’s Life

Tarique Rahman Visits In-Laws After 21 Years

BNP Supporters Set Fire in Natore, Elderly Woman Dies

Bangladesh Bank Plans Sweeping State Bank Merger

Two Candidates to Contest Gopalganj-1 Election from Prison

Attempted Abduction of Two Schoolchildren Foiled in Mithamain

Mob Rule Cannot Influence Public Sentiment: Jamaat Chief

Stolen Firearms Recovered Following Fatal Attack on RAB

Civil Service Salaries to Double Under New Proposal

Toddler Slain in Mirsharai Following Land Dispute

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