Dhaka, 26 December – The capital is currently enduring a sharp intensification of winter, as cold air streams in from the north and northwest. Early on Friday morning, temperatures in Dhaka plunged to a notable 13.5°C, while dense fog shrouded the city, further intensifying the chill. The frigid air, combined with heavy moisture in the […]

Ferry services on the crucial Paturia–Daulatdia river route were completely suspended late on Thursday night after dense fog drastically reduced visibility on the Padma River, leaving several ferries stranded midstream and causing severe disruption to road connectivity between Dhaka and the country’s southern and western regions. According to authorities, all ferry operations were halted from […]

In a shocking incident in Trishal, Mymensingh, a former student leader was targeted by imposters posing as Detective Branch (DB) officers. The assailants attempted to abduct him by forcibly handcuffing him, but the quick intervention of local residents foiled their plan. Fire service personnel later had to be called in to remove the handcuffs. The […]

A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday afternoon along the Dhaka–Chittagong Highway in Comilla, when a pedestrian was fatally struck by an out-of-control bus. In the aftermath, enraged locals pursued the vehicle and set it on fire. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 pm in Kabila, a locality within Burichang Upazila. The deceased, identified as 78-year-old […]

In a harrowing development from Mymensingh, four individuals have confessed their involvement in the brutal murder of garment worker Dipu Chandra Das. The victims’ assailants appeared before the Senior Judicial Magistrate, Tahmina Akter Tamar, at the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Mymensingh on Thursday afternoon, where they gave detailed confessional statements. The accused are identified […]

In a significant step towards enhancing commuter convenience and expanding digital banking access, BRAC Bank has launched ATM services at five key stations along Dhaka’s MRT Line-6. The initiative is designed to provide fast, secure, and hassle-free banking facilities to thousands of daily metro rail passengers, while further strengthening the bank’s alternative banking channel network. […]

A tragic railway accident in Gazipur’s Kaliganj Upazila has claimed the lives of three women after they were struck by a passing train on Thursday afternoon, 25 December. The incident occurred in the Tekpara area, located to the eastern side of Arikhola Railway Station, leaving the local community in deep shock and mourning. The deceased […]

Jagannath University (JnU) is set to conduct its undergraduate (Honours) and BBA first-year admission examinations for the 2024–25 academic session, with the ‘A’ and ‘C’ unit tests scheduled for Friday, 26 December, and Saturday, 27 December respectively. The ‘A’ Unit represents the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Life and Earth Sciences, while the […]