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Father and son killed by truck in Rangpur, grandson critically injured

A father and son riding a motorcycle were killed when a truck struck them in Gangachara, Rangpur, while on their way to a wedding. The rider's 10-year-old grandson remains critically injured.

MP visits fire-affected businesses and family in Baufal

Member of Parliament Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud provided cash, tin sheets, and rice to five fire-damaged shops and one household at Sabupura Bazar in Baufal, Patuakhali.

Shopkeeper found bloodied on roadside in Kushtia, dies at hospital

A 25-year-old grocery shopkeeper was found injured and bleeding by the roadside in Mirpur, Kushtia, early Thursday and died after being taken to hospital. Police said an investigation is underway.

Free seeds and fertilizer distributed to 3,490 farmers in Ullapara

The agriculture office in Ullapara, Sirajganj, distributed free seeds and fertilizer to 3,490 farmers under the government's Kharif-2 season agricultural incentive program.

Disabled man dies after torture on theft suspicion in Narail, case to be upgraded to murder

A 32-year-old man with mental disabilities died at Khulna Medical College Hospital after being tortured on suspicion of theft in Narail. Police said the existing case will be upgraded to a murder case.

Free medical camp treats over 150 patients in Bhuapur, Tangail

A daylong free medical camp was held in Bhuapur, Tangail, in memory of the late Professor Dr. Moktel Hosen, with specialists in medicine, diabetes, and ENT treating over 150 patients.

Two brothers sentenced to death for 2021 murder of student over relationship

A Mymensingh court sentenced two brothers to death for the 2021 murder of a 15-year-old student who had been in a relationship with one brother's daughter.

Body of slain political leader exhumed for autopsy in Kishoreganj

The body of Krishak Dal leader Saddam Hosen was exhumed two months after burial in Pakundiya, Kishoreganj, on a court order for autopsy after he died from injuries sustained in a hacking attack.

Police recover 100 abandoned sacks of chickpeas and mustard in Hili

Police recovered 100 abandoned sacks of chickpeas and mustard seeds from a roadside in Hili, Dinajpur, and are searching for the owner.

BNP student wing announces month-long program to mark uprising anniversary

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal announced a month-long program to mark the second anniversary of the July-August mass uprising that toppled the previous government.

Ten contributions of the Prophet Muhammad to humanity

A reflection on the enduring contributions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to human civilization, from monotheism and social justice to women's rights and the rule of law.

Motorcyclist killed, wife critically injured in head-on collision in Rajbari

A 34-year-old man was killed and his wife critically injured when their motorcycle collided head-on with a pickup truck in Rajbari while they were returning from a wedding.

Letters of credit in Islamic finance: ensuring halal trade transactions

Banking and Islamic finance experts discussed how to ensure letters of credit comply with Shariah principles, covering documentation, interest-free alternatives, and risk mitigation in international trade.

Free medical camp held on anniversary of Chharchina spiritual leader

A daylong free medical camp was held in Pathorghata, Barguna, on the second death anniversary of Chharchina's spiritual leader, treating over 200 underserved patients.

Police seize 42 kilograms of cannabis, arrest two in Savar

Police seized 42 kilograms of cannabis and arrested two suspected drug dealers in a special operation in Savar's Nabinagar area, recovering a private car used for transport.

A prayer for protection from earthquakes and sudden death

In the wake of devastating earthquakes hitting Venezuela and other countries, a reminder of the prophetic supplication for protection from natural disasters and sudden death.

Unidentified man found dead near bridge in Ishwarganj

Police recovered the body of an unidentified man near a bridge at Uchakhila union market in Ishwarganj, Mymensingh, with investigators suspecting he was killed with a sharp weapon overnight.

Consumer rights agency fines sweets shop in Chuadanga market raid

The National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate fined a sweets manufacturer 20,000 taka during a market inspection in Alamdanga, Chuadanga, and warned other businesses about pricing and food safety violations.

Practices to avoid during Ashura

A guide to the authentic observance of Ashura based on the Quran and Sunnah, warning against innovations such as self-harm, mourning rituals, and practices not sanctioned by Islamic tradition.

Returnee farmer finds fortune in mango orchards, not abroad

Mohammad Eyakub Daulat spent years working abroad without success, but after returning to Fatikchari he planted more than 1,000 mango trees on five acres of hillside and flat land, turning an abandoned plot into…

Former migrant worker builds fish fingerling business in Fatikchari

Babor Ali Raihan spent nine years abroad in the scrap metal trade before returning to Fatikchari, where he invested in fish fingerling production and now operates eight ponds producing two to three tons of…

Young entrepreneur grows foreign grape varieties in Joypurhat

Abu Hurairah of Panchbibi, Joypurhat, abandoned plans to migrate to Italy and instead planted 60 foreign grape saplings on his father's land, harvesting fruit within seven months with support from a local NGO.

Husband and wife electrocuted while fishing in Pabna pond

A husband and wife died after being electrocuted while fishing in a pond in Kuchimora Uttarpara village, Ataikula, Pabna Sadar, when an overhead electric wire slipped from a bamboo support and fell into the…

Transformer theft plagues Maheshpur farmers as losses top one crore taka

Approximately 100 irrigation pump transformers have been stolen in Maheshpur, Jhenaidah, over the past five years, costing farmers approximately one crore taka in replacement fees with no recoveries by police.

BGB launches tree planting drive in Panchari, Khagrachhari

Border Guard Bangladesh inaugurated a tree planting program in Panchari, Khagrachhari, with plans to plant 250,000 fruit, timber, and medicinal saplings across its area of responsibility.

Union party leader hacked to death in Amtali, Barguna

Ripon Kazi, 35, president of the Gulishakhali union Sramikdal in Amtali, Barguna, was hacked to death in an ambush at Gagonkha, Patuakhali Sadar, with his family alleging the killing was led by his own…

Potato farmers stage hunger strike at Rangpur DC office over cold storage rates

Potato farmers and traders held a hunger strike at the Rangpur DC office demanding lower cold storage rates, accusing the cold storage association of running a syndicate that has pushed storage to 430 taka…

Police seize 24 kilograms of cannabis in Kishoreganj

Police arrested Md. Dalim Mia, 34, a known drug dealer, with 24 kilograms of cannabis hidden in a cotton-laden pickup van at a checkpoint on the Bhairab-Kishoreganj road in Kuliarchar upazila.

Garment worker killed by speeding vehicle in Narayanganj

A 25-year-old garment worker was killed by a speeding covered van while crossing the road in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, on her way to work on Wednesday morning.

Ailing book vendor appeals for help after 48 years on the road

Abdur Rashid Pramanik has sold children’s books on trains, at markets, and on roadsides for 48 years, but now says he has no home, no family support, and earns 20 to 30 taka a…

Man missing for three days found dead in Tangail jute field

The partially decomposed body of Shawkat Molla, 55, was recovered from a jute field in Nagarpur upazila, Tangail, on Wednesday, three days after he went missing.

Four schoolgirls from same school go missing in Thakurgaon

Four students from Sabajpur High School in Baliadangi upazila, Thakurgaon, have been missing since Tuesday morning when they left home together for private tutoring and did not return.

Corrugated iron sheets and cash distributed to 37 disaster-hit families in Natore

The Singra upazila administration in Natore distributed 58 bundles of corrugated iron sheets and 174,000 taka in cash to 37 families affected by fires and natural disasters.

Rain damages peanut crops on Tista chars as harvest season peaks in Kurigram

Peanut farmers on the Tista river chars in Ulipur, Kurigram, face heavy losses after consecutive days of rain flooded low-lying fields and rotted crops just as the harvest season was reaching its peak.

MP distributes cash aid to needy families in Sundarganj, Gaibandha

Gaibandha-1 MP Professor Majedur Rahman distributed cash assistance from his discretionary fund to several hundred poor, destitute, and unwell residents in Sundarganj upazila.

Businessman found dead in Manikganj; family cites loan pressure

A 58-year-old businessman was found dead at his home in Ghior, Manikganj, on Wednesday morning, with his family saying he had been under severe mental pressure for months over bank and NGO loan installments…

Bangladesh approves two new high-yielding rice varieties for cultivation

The National Seed Board approved BINA Dhan-27, the country's first blast-resistant high-yielding Aman rice, and BINA Dhan-28, an aromatic zinc-enriched variety, for cultivation nationwide.

Police seize cannabis plants hidden in betel nut garden in Kurigram

Police seized four cannabis plants, two of them approximately 12 feet tall, from a betel nut garden in Bhurungamari upazila, Kurigram, where they were being secretly cultivated.

BAU researchers develop low-cost fish feed from freshwater microalgae

Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University have developed a low-cost technology to produce live feed and aqua feed from locally sourced freshwater microalgae, funded by the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences and USDA.

Four members of inter-district robbery gang arrested in Dinajpur

The Detective Branch arrested four members of an inter-district robbery gang from a hotel in Dinajpur city while they were preparing for a robbery, seizing locally made weapons, tools, and a pickup van.

Family terrorized after shroud cloth and threatening note left at doorstep in Natore

An unidentified person left a piece of burial shroud and a threatening note at a family's doorstep in Banshbhag village, Naldanga upazila, Natore, causing panic in the area.

Grandmother killed by grandson in family dispute in Gaibandha

A woman was hacked to death and her husband seriously injured by their grandson during a family dispute in Saghata upazila, Gaibandha, with the accused arrested at the scene.

Who is truly intelligent according to the Prophet's declaration?

Islamic scholars say the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) defined true intelligence not as worldly success but as remembering death and preparing for the afterlife, citing hadith from Ibn Majah and Tirmidhi.

The habits that make a person truly wise

True wisdom shows not in a person’s words but in their character, patience, self-restraint, gratitude, good company and trust in Allah — habits the truly wise cultivate to earn honour in this world and…

Human chains in Bakshiganj seek protection from 3 decades of Brahmaputra erosion

Residents of Merurchar union in Bakshiganj, Jamalpur, formed human chains to demand urgent measures against three decades of Brahmaputra erosion that has swallowed homes, roads, schools and farmland, leaving hundreds of families destitute.

Rain leaves Jhalakathi upazila council gate waterlogged, troubling residents

Even slight rain leaves the main gate of Jhalakathi Sadar Upazila Parishad under knee-deep water for lack of proper drainage, causing severe hardship to people seeking services and to staff alike.

Man held with 1,165 yaba pills in Shibchar

Police arrested a man with 1,165 yaba pills in a raid in Shibchar, Madaripur, recovering the pills from a pit dug under the courtyard of his home, the officer-in-charge said.

Improving farmers’ livelihoods is the government’s goal: Deputy Speaker

The contribution of marginal farmers is vital to the country’s economy and food security, and the government is working tirelessly to ensure their welfare and fair prices for their produce, Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser…

Two arrested with 40 litres of liquor, Tapentadol tablets in Raninagar

Police in Naogaon’s Raninagar arrested two alleged drug dealers in separate drives, seizing 40 litres of locally brewed liquor and 30 Tapentadol tablets, and sent them to court under the Narcotics Control Act, the…

Sylhet Jamaat leaders stand by families as six expatriates’ bodies arrive at Osmani airport

Sylhet district and city Jamaat leaders received the bodies of six expatriates from Qatar at Sylhet’s Osmani International Airport and offered condolences to the bereaved families.

Coast Guard rescues crew after lighter vessel sinks in Karnaphuli channel

The Coast Guard rescued the crew alive and provided medical aid after a lighter vessel sank in Chattogram’s Karnaphuli channel early Tuesday following a head-on collision with another lighter.

Woman dies after caesarean in Dimla; family alleges clinic negligence

A new mother has died after a caesarean operation at the Medinova Clinic and Diagnostic Centre in Dimla upazila, Nilphamari, with her family alleging gross negligence and incompetence. The woman died on Monday morning…

In 20 years, one man plants more than 30,000 trees in Rangpur's Pirganj

Badsha Mia, from Meshta village in Shanerhat union of Pirganj upazila in Rangpur, has planted more than 30,000 trees over 20 years, greening roadsides, mosques, schools and fallow land. Having no land of his…

Former MP Nabi Newaz shown arrested in garment worker Rubel murder case

A court has shown former Jhenaidah-3 MP Nabi Newaz as arrested in a case over the fatal shooting of garment worker Rubel in the capital's Adabar area during the July uprising. Police produced him…

Rizvi calls for higher budget allocation for agriculture

Agriculture should get a higher budget allocation given its importance for food security, employment and controlling inflation, said Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, the prime minister's adviser on political and industrial affairs and BNP senior joint…

Bike rally with kalema flags held in Dinajpur

A large motorcycle rally bearing kalema flags was held in Dinajpur town under the banner of "Touhidi Janata" (the faithful public). The rally began on Monday afternoon from a school ground next to the…

School student killed in motorcycle-pickup collision in Shailkupa

A school student was killed in a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a pickup in Shailkupa upazila, Jhenaidah. The accident happened in front of Bhatai Government College on the Jhenaidah-Kushtia highway at midday…

Distant relative arrested over housewife's murder in Feni

RAB has arrested a distant nephew, Md Ariful Islam, 31, over the murder of a housewife, Bibi Kulsum Kajol, 37, in Phulgazi, Feni. RAB-7 squadron leader Mizanur Rahman gave the information at a press…

Teenage workshop worker killed in Kanaighat

A teenage workshop worker has died after being attacked over a trivial dispute in Kanaighat municipal town, Sylhet. He died while undergoing treatment at Osmani Medical College Hospital on Monday morning. Police said they…

Man killed by nephew in Mahadebpur over rainwater dispute

A 65-year-old man, Abdul Jabbar, was allegedly strangled by his nephew over the flow of rainwater in Mahadebpur, Naogaon. The incident happened at midday on Monday in Chhoto Maheshpur village, police said, adding that…