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Crime rising in Bangladesh due to lack of law enforcement, Islami Andolan secretary says

Islami Andolan Bangladesh secretary general Younus Ahmad said the country recorded 854 murders in the past three months, with the law-and-order situation worsening under the elected government.

IRGC says it seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz and escorted them to the Iranian coast, calling any disruption of order and security in the strait a red…

Trump extends Iran ceasefire at Pakistan's request, sanctions to continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington will extend its ceasefire with Iran until talks conclude, at Pakistan's request, while sanctions on Iranian ports will remain in place.

Chougachha man fined 50,000 taka for illegal sand mining

A mobile court fined a 39-year-old sand trader 50,000 taka (about $410) for illegally extracting sand from a canal bank in Niamatpur village, Jashore district.

How India's Muslims face a 'bloodless political genocide'

Millions of West Bengal voters have been struck from the rolls after a contested electoral revision, with critics calling it a 'bloodless political genocide' that disproportionately targets Muslims.

Police seize Indian drug syrup hidden inside jackfruit in Chougachha

Police in Chougachha, Jashore, arrested a 55-year-old man and recovered 40 bottles of Indian Winserex syrup hidden inside a jackfruit, officials said.

West Bengal assembly campaign ends as first-phase voting opens Thursday

Campaigning for the first phase of the West Bengal assembly election ended Tuesday evening, with voting set for Thursday across 152 seats in 16 districts.

Iran says 1,300 schools damaged in war but teaching never stopped

About 1,300 Iranian schools were damaged in the recent war with the United States, and more than half have already been repaired, the Iranian education minister said.

Iran displays ballistic missiles in multiple cities amid US, Israel tensions

Iran has displayed several ballistic missiles in cities including Tehran, Shiraz, Tabriz and Zanjan amid continuing tensions with the United States and Israel.

Behind ceasefire extension, Iran sees US preparing for new war

After days of theatrics and threats, U.S. President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, but Iranian officials say Washington is using the extension as cover to prepare new attacks.

Floodwater submerges paddy in Pirganj; farmers demand sluice gates be opened

Rising upstream water and sudden rain have submerged thousands of bighas of boro paddy in Rangpur's Pirganj upazila, prompting farmers to demand the sluice gates be opened.

Lightning kills 2, injures 9 in Rangpur

Two people were killed and nine others injured when lightning struck a group of villagers gathered near a fishing pond in Rangpur district, police and hospital officials said.

Begum Rokeya University ambulance halted over fuel shortage, students protest

Students at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur said the campus ambulance had been out of service for three days because of a fuel shortage, leaving sick students without emergency transport.

MPs to get dedicated office rooms in upazila parishads

Special inspection rooms with modern amenities will be set up in every upazila parishad for sitting members of parliament, junior local government minister Mir Shahe Alam said Tuesday.

Government order issued for MP office rooms in upazila parishads

A government order has been issued directing upazila administrations to prepare dedicated inspection rooms with modern amenities for sitting members of parliament, junior local government minister Mir Shahe Alam said Tuesday.

Mobile court in Chougachha seizes 200 liters of diesel, fines filling station 10,000 taka

A mobile court in Jashore’s Chougachha upazila seized 200 liters of illegal diesel Tuesday and fined the owner of Bishwas Filling Station 10,000 taka.

Workers Welfare Federation announces May Day program

The Bangladesh Workers Welfare Federation on Tuesday announced its program of rallies, meetings and outreach activities to mark International Workers’ Day on May 1.

Police detain 4 over killing of family of 4 in Naogaon

Police in Naogaon’s Niamatpur have detained four people, including the father and two sisters of the head of the household, for questioning in connection with the killing of four family members.

Diesel shortage stalls irrigation in Nesarabad, threatens boro crop

Farmers in Pirojpur’s Nesarabad upazila say a severe diesel shortage has halted irrigation across about 3,000 hectares of paddy fields, putting the boro harvest at serious risk.

Pakistan eclipses India on world stage, analysts say

Pakistan has converted economic fragility, security dependence and geography into strategic assets, positioning itself as indispensable in regional diplomacy while India struggles to translate its size into security weight, analysts say.

Police arrest 7 in Chougachha overnight raids

Police in Jashore’s Chougachha upazila arrested seven people in special raids across the area Monday night, the local officer-in-charge said.

Two-month absence of land officer in Chougachha disrupts services

Land office work in Jashore’s Chougachha upazila has been at a standstill for nearly two months because the assistant commissioner for land has been on leave with no replacement, residents and officials said.

Mobile court seizes 200 liters of smuggled diesel in Chougachha

A mobile court in Jashore’s Chougachha upazila seized 200 liters of diesel being smuggled illegally and fined the owner of Bishwas Filling Station 10,000 taka.

Oil prices fall on renewed US-Iran talks

International crude oil prices fell Tuesday on the prospect that peace talks between Iran and the United States could resume, raising hopes for greater supply from the Middle East.

Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights for another month

Pakistan has extended its closure of airspace to Indian aircraft for another month through a new Notice to Airmen, marking nearly a year since the ban was imposed.

Iranian tanker reaches port after breaking US blockade, military says

An Iranian oil tanker broke through a U.S. naval blockade and reached a port in southern Iran, the Iranian military said.

Tigers level series with 6-wicket win over New Zealand

Bangladesh leveled the one-day series at 1-1 with a six-wicket win over New Zealand in Mirpur on Monday, with pacer Nahid Rana taking five wickets to set up the victory.

11-party Jamaat-led alliance unveils list of women's reserved seat candidates

The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party electoral alliance on Monday finalized its list of 13 candidates for reserved women's seats in the 13th parliament.

Tribunal orders trial of ex-SP, 7 others over 2016 Jashore shooting

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has framed charges and ordered the trial of former Jashore Superintendent of Police Anisur Rahman and seven others over the 2016 shooting of two Islami Chhatra Shibir leaders in a…

Foreign airlines resume flights to Qatar

Foreign airlines are gradually resuming flight operations at Hamad International Airport in Qatar, the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority said Monday, ending a near two-month closure due to regional tensions.

How Chinese satellites are reshaping Iran's military strategy

Tehran is using a Chinese-built high-resolution spy satellite to sharpen the accuracy of its missile and drone strikes on U.S. military bases in the Middle East, according to leaked intelligence reports.

BNP releases list of 35 candidates for reserved women's seats

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party announced its 35-candidate slate for the parliament's reserved women's seats, the party's senior joint secretary general said Monday.

Chougacha farmers eye bumper Boro harvest as golden fields ripen

Boro rice farmers in Jashore's Chougacha upazila expect a bumper harvest, though a heat wave and labor shortages threaten to delay the cut.

Power cuts of up to 12 hours hurting SSC students, lawmaker says

Daily power cuts lasting 10 to 12 hours are devastating students preparing for the SSC examinations, Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Salahuddin Ayubi told parliament Sunday.

Power plant arrears reach 52,300 crore taka, energy minister says

Outstanding bills owed to public and private power plants in Bangladesh have reached 52,300 crore taka, Energy Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud told parliament Sunday.

Remittances hit $1.97 billion in first 18 days of April

Bangladesh received about $1.97 billion in remittances during the first 18 days of April, with daily inflows averaging $109 million, the central bank said Sunday.

U.S. delegation to visit Pakistan for talks Monday, Trump says

A U.S. delegation will arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening for talks, President Donald Trump said in a social media post, warning of tough action if negotiations fail.

Chougacha model mosque construction stalled eight months after groundbreaking

Construction of a model mosque in Chougacha upazila of Jashore has yet to begin eight months after the foundation stone was laid, with locals blaming a political dispute over shop evictions.

Police arrest fugitive in Chougacha murder case

Police in Jashore's Chougacha upazila have arrested Abdul Hadi, a fugitive in the 2024 murder of village doctor Anichur Rahman, officials said.

After Hormuz, why the Malacca Strait is sparking new concern

As the Strait of Hormuz dominates global attention, another vital sea lane — the Malacca Strait in Southeast Asia — has resurfaced as a flashpoint in world trade, particularly after a U.S. proposal to…

Sudden storm devastates villages in Jashore, killing 2

A sudden Kalbaishakhi storm tore through villages in Jashore on Thursday, killing one farmer, injuring at least 20 people and causing widespread damage across the district after weeks of extreme heat.

Woman killed by lightning in Jhenaidah's Maheshpur

A 35-year-old homemaker, Rozina Khatun, was killed by lightning while working behind her house in Bathangachhi village of Maheshpur in Jhenaidah district on Thursday, police said.

Tribunal sets April 20 for charge framing in Shibir leaders' shooting case

Hearings have concluded on framing charges in a crimes-against-humanity case over the shooting of two Islami Chhatra Shibir leaders in Jashore's Chougachha, and the International Crimes Tribunal has set April 20 for its order.

Farmer killed by lightning in Chougachha

A 42-year-old farmer, Abu Taher, was killed by lightning in Chougachha of Jashore on Thursday evening, his charred body recovered from a paddy field in Andulia village.

Bangladesh Bar Council suspends Masdar Hossain's lawyer license

The Bangladesh Bar Council has temporarily suspended the legal practice license of former district judge and Supreme Court lawyer Masdar Hossain over a 12.5 million-taka embezzlement allegation, giving him 15 days to show cause…

Kashmiris donate gold, savings worth 6 billion rupees to aid Iran

Residents across Indian-administered Kashmir are pooling cash, jewelry and household items for war-stricken Iranian civilians, with collections estimated to top $64 million.

Israel's economy teeters as war costs balloon to $112 billion

Three years of conflict under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have left Israel facing a debt burden that could reach 72% of GDP, with the central bank warning of sharp tax hikes.

Liberation War-era mortar shell unearthed in Jashore's Chougachha

Police in Chougachha recovered a corroded mortar shell from the 1971 war near Kapotaksha Bridge after locals spotted the iron object in the ground.

Iran seeks compensation from 5 Mideast nations over US-Israel strikes

Iran has written to the U.N. demanding reparations from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan, accusing them of allowing their territory to be used in attacks.

US and Iran to resume talks by Thursday after Islamabad breakdown

Negotiators from Washington and Tehran have agreed in principle to restart talks, with Geneva and Islamabad under consideration as possible venues, officials said.

Italy suspends defense pact with Israel amid Hormuz tensions

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the suspension of a 2003 defense agreement with Israel, calling for efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

LPG cylinders sell for 400-500 taka above set price in Chougachha

Traders in Jashore's Chougachha upazila are selling 12-kg LPG cylinders at up to 2,200 taka, well above the government-set rate, prompting consumer complaints.

US proposed 20-year halt on Iran's nuclear program in Islamabad talks, NYT says

The Trump administration sought a 20-year suspension of Iran's uranium enrichment, but Tehran offered only five years, leaving a major gap, The New York Times reported.

NATO declines to back US blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland and Greece have rejected a U.S. push for military action in the Strait of Hormuz, in a setback for President Donald Trump.

Truck plunges into ditch in Cumilla, killing 7

CUMILLA — A truck overturned and fell into a roadside ditch in Daudkandi upazila, killing seven people and injuring at least six on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway early Monday.

Iran war could push more than 32 million into poverty, UN warns

The economic fallout from the Iran war could push more than 32 million people worldwide into extreme poverty, with developing countries at greatest risk, the UN Development Programme said.

Netanyahu phone call derailed Iran-US peace talks, Tehran says

A phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu derailed peace talks between Iran and the United States in Pakistan, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

Iran oil exports surge despite U.S. naval blockade, undermining Washington's plan

Iran's oil exports have climbed sharply despite a U.S. naval blockade, with Tehran using a vast 'ghost fleet' of tankers to ship crude to China and other markets, maritime trackers say.

Pohela Boishakh is a unique symbol of our identity, PM says

DHAKA — Pohela Boishakh is a unique symbol of Bangladesh's history, culture and identity, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said in a message marking the Bengali New Year.

Chougachha marks World Health Day

CHOUGACHHA, Jashore — World Health Day was observed in Chougachha upazila of Jashore on Tuesday with a rally and discussion organized by the local Upazila Health Complex.