Chattogram

Chattogram

Five arrested in Chattogram for repackaging stolen phones with altered IMEI

A team of CMP also recovered 342 stolen mobile phones of various brands, six laptops, and a large amount of cash

Bangladesh sends 300kg of Haribhanga mangoes to Tripura CM

The consignment was dispatched through the Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria around 5:00pm today.

Muradnagar rape: journalist sued for 'falsely' identifying accused as BNP leader

Tk 1,000cr defamation case filed with Senior Judicial Magistrate Court

Ctg open drain takes 3yr-old’s life

A three-year-old girl became the latest victim of drowning in Chattogram after falling into an open roadside drain in the city’s Halishahar area yesterday.

Navy chief inspects NCT operations at Ctg port

The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) on July 7 handed over the responsibility of operating NCT to CDDL

Imam, muazzin placed on remand over 9-yr-old girl’s murder in Brahmanbaria

Family members have alleged that the child was raped before being murdered

Muradnagar rape victim’s medical exam conducted after 12 days

A video of the incident was recorded and later circulated on social media

CU student drowns at Himchari, 2 missing

A student of Chittagong University (CU) drowned and two of his friends went missing while bathing in the sea

Rangpur

Rangpur

BRUR imposes 62-hr ban on outsiders ahead of Abu Sayed’s death anniversary

Heightened security as four interim government advisers to attend July 16 observance

BSF pushes back 31 through Lalmonirhat, Netrokona

10 were pushed back through Lalmonirhat, 21 through Netrokona

Two more BNP men arrested over Patgram Police Station attack

A total of 14 people have been arrested over the attack so far

2 killed as train hits bike in Nilphamari

Two bikers were killed as an intercity train hit their motorbike near a Nilphamari level crossing area yesterday.

‘Release them, they’re innocent’

“My husband and son are innocent,” pleaded 65-year-old Gita Rani Shil, wife of Paresh Chandra Shil, to Rangpur Range’s Additional DIG Mohammad Sharif Uddin during his visit to Lalmonirhat yesterday.

BSF pushes back 18 through Panchagarh border

According to BGB, the individuals were from Narail district, who had entered India illegally at different times

BSF pushes back 7 Bangladeshis through Lalmonirhat border

Seven Bangladeshi nationals, including three children, were pushed back early today by India's Border Security Force (BSF) through Hosanabad border in Lalmonirhat's Patgram upazila

Two sisters killed as tractor hits them in Kurigram

Two sisters were killed after being hit by a tractor while crossing the Kurigram-Rangpur regional road last night

Rajshahi

Rajshahi

Reform blockers are to blame for polls delay

National Citizen Party does not want to delay election, but those who want to delay reforms are delaying the polls, said its Convener Nahid Islam.

3 killed in bus-truck collision in Pabna

All the victims were passengers of the bus.

Reactor containment successfully tested at Rooppur Unit-1 ahead of fuel loading

The plant likely to begin physical start-up by year-end

17-year-old killed over cow grazing dispute in Pabna

The victim's brother, Nur Islam, filed a case with Aminpur Police Station this afternoon

BAF commissions advanced air defence radar in Bogura

The installation is part of the ongoing modernisation and technological advancement of the air force

Locals block railway, seek train stop at Charghat

Train services on the Rajshahi–Dhaka route were briefly disrupted yesterday morning after residents of Rajshahi’s Charghat upazila staged a blockade, demanding an intercity train stop at...

Pabna Municipality / Residents suffer due to sorry state of roads

More than 130 kilometres out of total 240-km road network in Pabna Municipality are in a dilapidated condition due to lack of repairs and maintenance for prolonged period

Sylhet

Sylhet

Two SAD leaders suspended for 'breaching discipline'

SAD also served show-cause notices on the two leaders

Sylhet transport owners, workers call off transport strike after 7hrs

The indefinite transport strike in Sylhet, enforced by road transport owners and workers from 6:00am today, has been called off following assurances from the local administration

Indefinite transport strike paralyses Sylhet, causes public suffering

Due to the strike, no long-distance buses left Sylhet and no buses entered the city's central terminal

Expelled SAD leader held in assault case

An expelled joint convener of the Students Against Discrimination (SAD) Habiganj unit was arrested on Sunday night in connection with a case filed over assaulting people involved in SAD.

Tanguar Haor: No houseboats to be allowed in specific areas

The Sunamganj District Administration has suspended the entry of houseboats into the watchtower area and adjacent zones within Tanguar Haor

Helper arrested over rape in moving bus in Habiganj

A 21-year-old garment worker was raped on a moving bus while travelling home from Dhaka on Sunday

Power outage hits Moulvibazar upazila as substation submerged in floodwaters

Officials said the water level of the Juri River has risen, deteriorating the flood situation.

Four of a family killed in Sylhet hillock collapse

The incident occurred around 2:00am in Bakhtiarghat area under Lakshanaband Union of Golapganj upazila

Khulna

Khulna

Two killed, three injured in Jashore road accident

Two persons were killed and three others injured after a bus hit a three-wheeler human hauler in Monirampur upazila of Jashore today

Three killed as balcony collapses

Two engineers and a worker were killed as a balcony of an under-construction building collapsed in Jashore's Circuit House Para area yesterday.

In memory of Latifur Rahman and Faraaz: Free medical camps in Satkhira and Moulvibazar

Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd organised the day-long medical camps in the districts

Two killed, two injured in Jashore road crash

Two people, including a former Chhatra League leader, were killed and two others injured as a private car hit a roadside tree on the Jashore-Benapole highway in Sadar upazila early today

Kuet crisis drags on, 7,500 students in limbo

Staff unpaid as VC post remains vacant for over four months

Trade resumes through Benapole port after 10-day Eid holiday

Benapole Land Port resumed trading after a 10-day Eid holiday, causing severe congestion

Car, believed to be owned by ex-MP Anar, recovered from Kushtia building

A Land Cruiser Prado was found in the parking area of a multi-storey building in Kushtia town yesterday

One killed, eight injured as bus hits tree in Bagerhat

The accident occurred around 2:30am in the Mulghar area on the Khulna–Dhaka highway

Mymensingh

Mymensingh

Father, son killed by lightning strike in Mymensingh

A father and son were killed by a lightning strike while sowing rice seeds in Nandail upazila of Mymensingh yesterday

Elephant found dead

A female elephant, aged approximately 20 years, was found dead in Katabari area under Sherpur’s Nalitabari upazila yesterday.

Easy bike driver dies from electrocution while charging vehicle in Netrokona

An easy bike driver died after being electrocuted while charging his vehicle in Barhatta upazila of Netrokona last night

Two killed in Mymensingh road accident

Several vehicles, including a bus, a CNG-run auto-rickshaw and a human hauler, were involved in the collision

11 killed in two separate road accidents in Mymensingh

At least 11 people were killed and several others injured in two separate road accidents in Mymensingh yesterday

Man dies from 'electrocution' in Netrokona

A man died after reportedly being electrocuted in Atpara upazila of Netrokona this morning

3 grenades found buried underground in Sarishabari

Three grenades were found during an excavation work under a rural development project in Jamalpur's Sarishabari upazila yesterday.

Cashew nut cultivation gaining ground in Sherpur hills

The cultivation of cashew nut is becoming popular among farmers in hilly areas of Sherpur.

Barisal

Barisal

Nahid demands reforms before election

Calls for AL trial, new constitution, and inclusive justice system

Murder case filed after Bhola college student's body recovered from Meghna

A murder case has been filed after the body of a college student was recovered from the Meghna River in Burirhat area of Lakshmipur Sadar upazila

Restoration effort underway for Lakutia Zamindar Palace

The restoration work for the severely dilapidated two-storey mansion commenced on May 4, according to the Barishal Divisional Museum authority.

Eid waste clean-up drive begins in Barishal city

Around 700 cleaning labourers began working simultaneously across all the 30 wards of the city corporation.

Guava growers brace for low output amid adverse weather

Farmers in Pirojpur’s Nesarabad upazila are anxious about a possible low yield of guava this year due to unfavourable weather conditions

Launch service suspended in Barishal for second consecutive day

The office also forecast continued rainfall throughout the day.

Man sentenced to death for killing 2 children during attempted rape in 2023

A Barguna court today sentenced a man to death for killing two children while attempting to rape a woman in 2023.

Dhaka

Dhaka

CNG drivers block Uttara–Mohakhali route

Outbound traffic from Mohakhali to Uttara has resumed on the opposite lane in the afternoon

Nationwide combing operation launched to curb rising crime: home adviser

The adviser announced the decision after a meeting on law and order following a series of alarming incidents

Sohag murder: two more arrested, total arrests rise to seven

Following the incident, the victim's sister filed a murder case with Kotwali Police Station

JnU students besiege VC office, calls for action over ‘attack on teachers by JCD’

Students of the Management Studies department at Jagannath University (JnU) staged a demonstration and besieged the vice-chancellor's office today

NCP meets CEC to discuss election symbol

A five-member delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin

Mamun to be pardoned if discloses truth as approver: ICT 

Tribunal issued a written order in this regard on July 10, which was made public yesterday

Sohag murder: writ petition seeks HC order to form judicial commission

Also demands arrest of perpetrators, compensation for victim’s family

Road crashes kill two in Dhaka airport, Mirpur areas

Two people, including a motorcyclist, were killed in separate road accidents in Dhaka's airport and Mirpur areas early today