In a remarkable display of the enduring prestige associated with Bangladesh’s national fish, a single Hilsa (Ilish) was sold for a staggering 5,456 BDT in the coastal town of Kuakata. The transaction occurred late in the afternoon on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, drawing significant attention from local traders and enthusiasts at the Jhaubon area of […]

A profound sense of grief has enveloped the Shibaloy Upazila of Manikganj following the heartbreaking death of a two-year-old boy, who tragically choked while eating a banana. The incident occurred in the Mahadebpur area on Wednesday afternoon, 7 January 2026, leaving a family devastated and the local community in mourning. Details of the Incident The […]

A seven-year-old boy, Mohammad Mostofa, tragically died during a circumcision procedure at a private hospital in Chittagong city, prompting the district civil surgeon’s office to establish a five-member investigation committee. The committee was formed on Wednesday, 7 January, following widespread attention on social media regarding the incident. Deputy Civil Surgeon Mohammad Tauhidul Anwar has been […]

Wildlife authorities and veterinary specialists are working to rehabilitate a four-year-old female tiger that was trapped in a deer-hunting snare in the Sundarbans, facing three significant challenges before she can be safely returned to her natural habitat. Although initially extremely weak, the tiger has begun consuming food and water, and her alertness is gradually returning. […]