Tensions flare as JCD, SAD face off in Ctg

Tensions erupted in Chattogram’s Akbar Shah area yesterday after members of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) allegedly assaulted a leader of the Students Against Discrimination on their way to Akbar Shah Police Station..Till 9:00pm, JCD members were reportedly stationed outside the polic
17 April 2025, 19:23 PM

Committee formed to probe financial crimes

The interim government has decided to form a separate committee to begin the investigation into those involved in financial crimes..On Tuesday, the joint task force, formed by the interim government, froze Tk 17,000 crore worth of shares, around Tk 4,000 crore held in different bank accoun
17 April 2025, 19:06 PM

ACC files case against ex-land minister, wife

The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a case against former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed, his wife and former United Commercial Bank chairperson Rukmila Zaman, and 21 others for allegedly securing a loan of Tk 20 crore through fraudulent means using shell companies.
17 April 2025, 18:37 PM

3 held with knife from moving bus in Savar

Police detained three youths with a Burmese knife from a bus during a search operation at a "snatching hotspot" in Savar this evening
17 April 2025, 18:21 PM

Univ teacher suspended over rape charges

The authorities of Jashore University of Science and Technology have suspended one of its teachers over rape allegation.
17 April 2025, 18:07 PM

Army arrested 7,822 since deployment under interim govt

The Bangladesh Army has arrested 7,822 individuals across the country since its deployment under the interim government, as part of an ongoing effort to assist law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order.
17 April 2025, 18:07 PM

Man beaten to death for protesting daughter’s harassment

A 45-year-old man was beaten to death allegedly by a group of local youths for protesting the harassment of his daughter in the Talaimari area of Rajshahi city on Wednesday night.
17 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Demand for polls by Dec: BNP plans talks with allies to rally support

The BNP will hold talks with like-minded political parties to come up with a comprehensive action plan to drum up support for election by December. 
17 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Krishak Dal leader ‘beaten to death’

A Krishak Dal leader was allegedly beaten to death with a stone mortar early yesterday in the Ichhapasha area of Alfadanga municipality, Faridpur.
17 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Woman, son die after taking poison

Police said the mother consumed poison after feeding it to her son on Friday following a family dispute
17 April 2025, 17:50 PM

Two held over the rape of a woman in Patuakhali

The accused are Harun-or-Rashid, 38, and Mahabul Gazi, 35, residents of Dashmina upazila
17 April 2025, 14:57 PM

Man jailed for obscene behaviour near school in Brahmanbaria

The man was sentenced to six months of simple imprisonment along with a fine of Tk 100
17 April 2025, 14:11 PM

Teacher sent to Panchagarh jail over alleged rape attempt

The accused was brought to the Deputy Commissioner's office after a beating
17 April 2025, 13:39 PM

Man arrested over 12-year-old's murder in Lalmonirhat

The arrestee's house was set on fire by locals
17 April 2025, 13:06 PM

4 more arrested over fire at the house of artist Manabendra Ghosh

A total of 8 now arrested; govt to rebuild the artist's damaged house
17 April 2025, 11:07 AM

Arav Khan, wife among 8 jailed for life

A Dhaka court yesterday sentenced eight people, including Robiul Islam alias Arav Khan, to life imprisonment for the murder of Inspector Mamun Imran Khan of the Special Branch in 2018.
17 April 2025, 10:28 AM

RMG workers free Dhaka-Mymensingh highway after 2 hours

Over 300 workers of HDF garment factory took position on the highway around 10:30am.
17 April 2025, 08:53 AM

Meghna Alam shown arrested in extortion case involving foreign envoys

However, she denied the allegation saying Saudi Arabia's envoy had contacted her for building a relationship
17 April 2025, 07:10 AM

AL leader Murad arrested

He is accused in several cases filed over killing several students during the mass uprising last year.
17 April 2025, 06:55 AM

5 govt staffers detained over Tk 2,574cr graft at Pirojpur LGED office

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has detained five government employees, including four officials from the district accounts office, in Pirojpur last night
17 April 2025, 06:38 AM