Comilla

One shot during Eid jamaat in Cumilla; 2 killed in Faridpur clash

A man was shot during Eid jamaat in Cumilla and two were hacked to death in a clash over previous feud in Faridpur today (May 3, 2022).

Two killed in Comilla clash

Two people were killed and 15 others injured in a clash between two rival groups over erecting fence around a disputed land in Brahmanpara upazila yesterday.

Three killed as train hits van

Three people were killed as a train rammed a microbus, which suddenly stopped at a level crossing due to a technical glitch, in Comilla

7 killed in Comilla road crash

At least seven passengers are killed after a bus skidded off Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Chandina upazila of Comilla.

10 bombs, 2 grenades defused in Comilla militant den

The law enforcers defuse 10 bombs and two grenades at a militant den in Bagmara area of Comilla.

Night guard ‘burnt to death’ in Comilla

A night guard is burnt to death allegedly by a gang of robbers at Gouripur Bazar in Daudkandi upazila of Comilla.

Bangladesh Premier League 2016 / Comilla keep playoff hopes alive

Comilla Victorians keep their playoff hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Khulna Titans

Bangladesh Premier League 2016 / Cricket: Imrul, Shehzad take Comilla home

93-run opening stand between Imrul Kayes and Ahmed Shehzad enabled Comilla Victorians to chase down Barisal’s 142 and win the 32nd match of Bangladesh Premier League 2016 by eight wickets at Mirpur stadium today.

Bangladesh Premier League / 'Beating Mash most pleasing'

“Defeating Comilla [Victorians] is not pleasing, but defeating Mashrafe [Bin Mortaza] is,” Chittagong Vikings captain Tamim Iqbal joked after his side's victory at Mirpur.

August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016

Construction worker dies falling off building in Dhaka

A construction worker dies after falling from an under-construction building in Badda area of Dhaka this morning.

July 30, 2016
July 30, 2016

‘Arms making factory’ busted in Comilla, 3 held

Rapid Action Battalion says they have busted an “arms making factory” in Comilla Sadar upazila and detained three people with some firearms making equipment.

June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016

Tonu murder: CID quizzes 3 local artistes

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) quizzes three local artistes over the killing of Comilla Victoria College student Sohagi Jahan Tonu.

June 21, 2016
June 21, 2016

Opinion: Secrets and Lies

Sometimes shock treatment is the only answer to keep our memory alive. The picture of a smiling Tonu in an orange headscarf has become a familiar sight for us ordinary folks. It is a haunting reminder of how people with influence can hide the most blatant truth – that Tonu was raped and murdered before being dumped into the bushes. Now after more than three months her murder is shrouded in more mystery than ever and all we are left with is the heartrending testimony of Tonu’s mother Anwara Begum.

June 20, 2016
June 20, 2016

Tonu murder: Mother demands justice

Mother of Comilla student Shohagi Jahan Tonu today expressed her disappointment at the slow progress of investigation as no one has been arrested in three months of the killing.

June 12, 2016
June 12, 2016

Tonu’s 2nd autopsy finds evidence of ‘sexual assault'

The second autopsy of Comilla college student Sohagi Jahan Tonu finds evidence of sexual intercourse. First autopsy report however did not find any evidence of rape.

June 8, 2016
June 8, 2016

First Mr Universe from India dies

Manohar Aich at the age of 34 fled to India without informing his family. Many of his village in Comilla died of malaria at the time and he was among those still fighting the deadly disease.

May 24, 2016
May 24, 2016

Tonu’s autopsy doctor 'receives death threat'

The doctor who performed second autopsy of Comilla college student Sohagi Jahan Tonu receives death threat. Ahead of publication of the report, an anonymous letter has advised him to prepare it in a "prescribed manner".

May 21, 2016
May 21, 2016

Cyclone Roanu hits power distribution hard

The power distribution system has been seriously disrupted today, in the cyclone-hit areas of Chittagong, Comilla and other coastal districts.

May 17, 2016
May 17, 2016

Tonu’s parents call DNA test findings a clear path to justice

The parents of Sohagi Jahan Tonu expresses satisfaction over the DNA test report by the Criminal Investigation Department, saying the positive results of the test are a clear path to justice.