Police officers from the District Detective Branch (DB-1) have arrested Shah Alam, 42, general secretary of the Bhatara Union Juba Dal, after seizing 20 Yaba pills from his possession in Sarishabari upazila, Jamalpur. Following his arrest, a local court remanded the suspect in judicial custody on Thursday, 17 September. Acting on a confidential tip-off, a […]

Police officers have taken a 14-year-old boy into custody in connection with the brutal murder of a seven-year-old child in Nandail upazila, Mymensingh. The fatal incident occurred on Thursday morning, 17 September, in Charbhelamari village under the Charbetagair Union of the upazila. The victim was identified as Rajan, the seven-year-old son of Mofazzal Hossain, a […]

Dengue cases in Narayanganj district have registered a sharp increase, causing growing concern among public health officials. Over the first nine months of the current year, the total number of recorded dengue infections across the district reached 1,931. Notably, 612 of those cases were recorded during the first 17 days of September alone, marking the […]

A 17-year-old motorcyclist, identified as Md Sajib, lost his life following a head-on collision between a battery-powered auto-rickshaw and a motorbike in Bhola Sadar upazila. Two other individuals sustained severe injuries during the crash, which occurred around 7:45 pm on Thursday, 17 September, along the Bhola-Ilisha highway near the Burir Masjid area. The deceased, Sajib, […]

Police officers have arrested a 54-year-old man, identified as Dulal Paul, after seizing 100,000 sticks of contraband cigarettes during an overnight raid in Srimangal upazila, Maulvibazar. Law enforcement authorities estimated the total market value of the confiscated tax-evaded cigarettes at approximately 860,000 taka. Acting on precise intelligence gathered during a routine anti-narcotics and special security […]

Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, the release of the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or has reshaped discussions surrounding football’s most prestigious individual accolade. Global tournament performances have significantly influenced voting perspectives, catapulting Spanish champions Rodri and Lamine Yamal into serious contention. However, taking into account domestic dominance alongside international contributions, England […]

Police have arrested three men in connection with the horrific murder of 73-year-old Jahanara Begum, who was hacked to death whilst praying at her home in Madhabdi, Narsingdi. Authorities revealed that the motive behind the fatal assault was the theft of a gold necklace worn by the victim. Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime and Operations) […]

A sessions court in Maulvibazar has sentenced two brothers to death and handed life imprisonment to two accomplices over the brutal murder of a local community mediator. The verdict, delivered over a decade after the crime took place, also resulted in the acquittal of four other co-accused due to a lack of evidence. Judge Fahmida […]

Police officers have arrested a 26-year-old woman identified as Hosna Ara Begum for her alleged involvement in illicit narcotics trading, seizing 630 Yaba tablets during a targeted raid in Dowarabazar upazila, Sunamganj. Law enforcement authorities estimated the total market value of the confiscated contraband at approximately 189,000 taka, marking a significant hit against local drug […]