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Jubo Dal leader murder: 'Notorious criminal' Raihan identified as prime suspect

Dhaka, June 16 -- The family of Jubo Dal leader Masudul Haque Chowdhury has filed a murder case in Chattogram, naming "notorious criminal" Raihan as the prime suspect. Masudul's elder brother, former... Read More


Husband kills wife, 'hangs her body' over 'TikTok' addiction

Dhaka, June 16 -- A man has allegedly killed his wife and hung her body from a bamboo wall in Narail. The husband, who was detained by the police, claims that he was unable to stop his wife from post... Read More


NASSA Group workers block Tejgaon road over unpaid wages

Dhaka, June 16 -- Workers of NASSA Group have blocked a key road in Dhaka's Tejgaon industrial area, demanding payment of overdue wages. The action has brought traffic to a standstill in both directi... Read More


Second UAE crude shipment in two months sails for Chattogram

Dhaka, June 16 -- Another crude oil tanker is on its way to Chattogram from the United Arab Emirates, the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has said. It is the vessel's second trip to Bangladesh ... Read More


Court begins hearing closing arguments in Bakalia child 'rape' case

Dhaka, June 16 -- A Chattogram court has begun hearing the arguments in a case filed over the rape of a 3.5-year-old child near Chairman Ghata of Bakalia Thana. Arguments in the case began around 9:3... Read More


Tribunal clears way for Abu Sayed murder cases at Rangpur court

Dhaka, June 16 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has withdrawn its stay on two Abu Sayed murder cases being heard at a Rangpur court, clearing the way for proceedings to resume. The directive ap... Read More


Excavation under Padma Bridge Rail Link suspended over safety concerns

Dhaka, June 16 -- Authorities in Narayanganj have halted extracting soil beneath the pillars of the Padma Bridge Rail Link at Fatullah's Aliganj, following concerns raised over safety and lack of prio... Read More


US Ambassador Christensen enjoys mangoes in Rajshahi, highlights export potential

Dhaka, June 16 -- US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen has visited Rajshahi's Puthia Upazila to sample the region's renowned mangoes. The ambassador arrived in Rajshahi with four members of ... Read More


Mob runs riot as police try to save child murder suspect in Lalmonirhat

Dhaka, June 16 -- At least 20 people, including the Lalmonirhat district police chief, have been injured while trying to save a suspect from an unruly mob after a child was found dead in Aditmari Upaz... Read More


Local government elections may begin from Sept, says Minister Fakhrul

Dhaka, June 16 -- Local government elections in Bangladesh may begin in phases from September or October after the monsoon season, Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said, altho... Read More