Police in Sherpur’s Nalitabari upazila have detained three individuals following the recovery of a pickup truck loaded with 273 bottles of various brands of Indian-made liquor during a targeted anti-smuggling operation on Monday morning (22 June). According to law enforcement officials, the seizure was made in the Nayani Kanda Goruhati area after police acted on […]

A further child has died with measles-like symptoms at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, bringing renewed concern over a continuing outbreak that has affected thousands of children in recent months. According to hospital authorities, the latest fatality occurred within the past 24 hours, during which a total of 17 new paediatric patients presenting with measles symptoms […]

Authorities in Ramganj have arrested a teacher and a student in connection with the death of schoolboy Mehdi Hasan, following an investigation into a suspected homicide at a residential school hostel. The suspects were formally produced before a local court on Monday, 22 June, as police continue to widen their inquiry into the incident. According […]

A violent clash between residents of two villages in Pangsha Upazila, within Rajbari District, has left one man dead, several injured, and widespread destruction of property including arson, looting, and vandalism. The deceased, 55-year-old Jamin Biswas, son of the late Hossain Ali Biswas from Dhepa Majail village under Pata Union, died on Sunday night at […]

The Government of Bangladesh has ordered the deployment of army personnel in six districts, including the capital Dhaka, amid concerns over political activities surrounding the forthcoming anniversary of the Awami League. According to an urgent directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the deployment will remain in effect from 22 June until 30 June […]

A young child died after falling into a drain concealed beneath floodwater in Cumilla city following heavy rainfall that caused widespread waterlogging across the area. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday night in the Chotora Paschimpara Eidgah area, drawing renewed attention to concerns over the safety and maintenance of urban drainage infrastructure. According to local […]