A gunfight between security personnel and road blockade protesters in Uzobazar, Sajek, in Rangamati district, left at least six people injured on Thursday, including three to four army personnel and two police officers, according to the district police chief. The exchange of gunfire continued intermittently for around two hours, from 11am to 1pm on 22 […]

Bangladesh has recorded 1,207 deaths from confirmed measles and suspected measles-related illness this year, as the number of patients requiring hospital treatment continues to rise. Of the total, 104 deaths were attributed to confirmed measles, while 1,103 people died with symptoms associated with the disease. A further two deaths involving suspected measles symptoms were reported […]

A family dispute over property distribution delayed the burial of a 95-year-old man in Cumilla’s Manoharganj Upazila, after one son and six daughters reportedly refused to allow his body to be buried until they received their alleged rightful shares of the family estate. Following a day of negotiations and mediation, the man was finally buried […]