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Leaseholders in Sunamganj Haor region struggle as villagers storm wetlands to plunder fish

Dhaka, March 10 -- During the erstwhile Awami League government's tenure, party leaders and their allied fishermen's associations held a firm grip over the leasing of water bodies in the Haor region. ... Read More


2 die as vehicle rams motorcycle in Tangail

Dhaka, March 10 -- A motorcyclist and a pillion passenger have been killed after their two-wheeler was rammed by another vehicle in Tangail's Kalihati. The incident occurred near the Salla Kamakkhar ... Read More


Dhaka University students march against sexual violence against women in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 10 -- Students of Dhaka University have staged march carrying sticks in protest against the continued incidents of sexual violence, including the recent rape of a child in Magura. The ma... Read More


Fire at Liberation War Museum tamed after 45 minutes

Dhaka, March 10 -- The Fire Service says a fire at the Liberation War Museum in Dhaka's Agargaon has been brought under control after 45 minutes of firefighting effort. Rashed Bin Khaled, a spokesman... Read More


Dhaka commuters suffer as protest blocks Banani road, clogging traffic

Dhaka, March 10 -- Many roads in Dhaka are enmeshed in gridlock after the death of a female garment worker in an accident sparked a blockade by her colleagues in the Banani area. The heavy congestion ... Read More


Hijacker flees with luxury car on pretext of test drive in Dhaka's Paribagh

Dhaka, March 10 -- Another car hijacking under the pretense of a "test drive" has been reported in the capital. The incident allegedly took place on Saturday night. Car dealer Mashroor Nair subsequen... Read More


BNP leader's chauffeur 'beats female constable with rod' in Savar

Dhaka, March 9 -- A BNP leader's chauffeur has been accused of beating a female police constable with an iron rod in Dhaka's Savar. Additional Superintendent of Police (Savar Circle) Shahinur Kabir s... Read More


Special Assistant Faiz Ahmad assures mobile operators of dark fibre

Dhaka, March 9 -- Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief advisor, has promised to provide mobile operators with access to "dark fibre". He said, "We will grant concessions to mobile operat... Read More


No 'strict curbs' on motorcycles for Eid journey, says Advisor Fouzul

Dhaka, March 9 -- Road Transport Advisor Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has outlined several measures aimed at easing the travel experience for homebound passengers during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. He sai... Read More


6 burnt as explosion sparked by 'gas leak' rocks Chandpur home during Sehri

Dhaka, March 9 -- Six members of a family have suffered severe burns after a suspected gas leak triggered an explosion at a home in Chandpur. The incident took place during Sehri in the early hours o... Read More