Residents of Lakshmipur’s Sadar upazila staged a prolonged protest on Thursday, accusing authorities and contractors of corruption and substandard workmanship in the recent reconstruction of the Bothtoli–Dattapara road. Carrying brooms as a symbolic gesture against what they described as “dirty” practices, demonstrators blocked the Dhaka–Lakshmipur regional highway for nearly three hours, bringing traffic to a […]

A suspected case of deliberate arson has reduced a family home to ashes in the Baishari area of Naikhongchhari upazila in Bandarban, causing an estimated financial loss of Tk 4 million. The incident has sparked fear and concern among local residents, with the affected family alleging that the fire was the result of long-standing personal […]

A devastating fire swept through several jute waste warehouses in Gazipur city on Thursday afternoon, triggering widespread concern among local residents and prompting a large-scale emergency response by the Fire Service and Civil Defence. The incident occurred in the Dewaliabari area under Konabari Police Station, an industrial zone known for storing jute scraps and textile […]

In Laxmipur, demonstrators staged a protest and blocked roads on Thursday, demanding justice for the murder of Shahid Osman Bin Hadi. The rally, organised by Shahid Sharif, convenor of the Inquilab Manch, began around 1:00 pm at Jhumur Bijoy Chattar in the district town, causing significant traffic disruption in and around the area. Law enforcement […]

In Gazipur, an NCIP worker narrowly escaped an attempted shooting, while assailants made off with his motorcycle. The incident occurred on Thursday at approximately 12:30 pm in the Jogitola area of the city. The targeted worker has been identified as Habib Chowdhury, 25, a resident of Mugerkhal (71 Goli), Bashan Thana, Gazipur city. His ancestral […]

The largest planet in the Solar System, Jupiter, is currently positioned within the Gemini constellation and will reach its closest approach to Earth in just two days. This rare celestial event provides astronomy enthusiasts with an exceptional opportunity to observe the gas giant in remarkable detail. Due to its proximity, Jupiter will appear extremely bright […]