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Four Die After Gas Compressor Explosion in Kanchpur

October 16, 2026

All four people injured in a gas compressor line explosion in Kanchpur, Sonargaon, Narayanganj, have died. The latest victim, Roni Mia, caretaker of the building where the incident occurred, died on Friday morning, 16 October. The other victims were the building’s owner, Sharif Hossain, his wife, Rozina Akter, and her brother, Riaz. The victims died […]

Rudra Mohammad Shahidullah: The Poet Whose Voice Still Echoes

October 16, 2026

Some stars in the sky of Bengali literature shine far beyond their own time, illuminating the minds and hearts of generations to come. Rudra Mohammad Shahidullah was one such figure—a fiery, passionate poet whose work brought together love and rebellion, dreams and sorrow, human aspirations and resistance to oppression. He was a fearless voice of […]

Man Arrested Over Alleged Rape of 16-Year-Old in Faridpur

October 16, 2026

Police in Madhukhali, Faridpur, have arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl. The accused, identified as Md Rajib Molla, was arrested on Thursday afternoon, 15 October, at Janata Jute Mill in the Chiter Bazar area of Boalmari upazila, with the assistance of information technology. He was sent to […]

Attack on Railway Police Outpost to Free Yaba Suspects, Three Arrested

October 16, 2026

Police have arrested three people over an attack on the Joydebpur Railway Police Outpost in Gazipur, allegedly carried out in an attempt to free two suspects detained with drugs. The arrests were made on Thursday night (15 October) in a joint operation by Gazipur Metropolitan Police’s Sadar Metro Police Station and railway police. Two separate […]

Saudi Arabia Maintains Asian Cup Plans Amid Security Uncertainty

October 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia is continuing preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup despite growing security concerns following recent attacks and changes to the country’s sporting calendar. The regional situation has prompted questions about whether major international competitions can proceed as planned, but organisers insist that Asia’s leading national-team football tournament remains on schedule. The tournament is […]

Jahanara Alam Seeks Bangladesh Return After Two Years Abroad

October 16, 2026

Bangladesh fast bowler Jahanara Alam is hoping to resume her cricket career in her home country after spending the past two years in Australia. The 33-year-old has played local club cricket and undertaken training during her time there, and is now keen to return to domestic competition as well as pursue another opportunity with the […]

Early Winter Vegetables Flood Dhaka Markets, but Prices Remain High

October 16, 2026

Dhaka’s fresh produce markets are beginning to fill with early winter vegetables, including beans, cauliflower and radishes, but high prices continue to put pressure on household budgets. Despite the growing availability of seasonal produce, many shoppers are struggling to afford their daily groceries, with low- and middle-income families bearing the brunt of rising food costs. […]

Two Teenage Girls Die After Being Hit by Truck in Shyamoli

October 16, 2026

Two teenage girls have died after being struck by a speeding truck in Shyamoli, in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka. The accident occurred at around 5.30 am on Friday beneath the footbridge at Shyamoli intersection. Both victims were under 18. One of the girls died at the scene, while the other, identified as Mukta, succumbed to her […]

Union Parishad Member Arrested with 198 Yaba Pills in Dinajpur

October 16, 2026

A Union Parishad member has been arrested with 198 yaba pills in Ghoraghat upazila of Dinajpur, with police claiming the drugs were concealed in a plastic bag tucked into the folds of his lungi. The accused, Zakirul Islam, 39, was detained at around 9pm on Thursday, 15 October, in front of a tea stall at […]

Qatar Expatriate Killed in Bus Collision on Barishal Highway

October 16, 2026

A 28-year-old expatriate worker from Qatar was killed when a passenger bus operated by Hanif Paribahan struck his motorcycle on the Dhaka–Barishal Highway in Gournadi, Barishal, on Friday morning. The victim, identified as Opu Majhi, died at the scene of the accident, which occurred at around 10am on 16 October in the Tarakupi area of […]

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Category: World

Four Die After Gas Compressor Explosion in Kanchpur

Rudra Mohammad Shahidullah: The Poet Whose Voice Still Echoes

Man Arrested Over Alleged Rape of 16-Year-Old in Faridpur

Attack on Railway Police Outpost to Free Yaba Suspects, Three Arrested

Saudi Arabia Maintains Asian Cup Plans Amid Security Uncertainty

Jahanara Alam Seeks Bangladesh Return After Two Years Abroad

Early Winter Vegetables Flood Dhaka Markets, but Prices Remain High

Two Teenage Girls Die After Being Hit by Truck in Shyamoli

Union Parishad Member Arrested with 198 Yaba Pills in Dinajpur

Qatar Expatriate Killed in Bus Collision on Barishal Highway

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