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Former mayor Ivy shown arrested in fresh case following bail in five others

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Selina Hayat Ivy has been shown arrested in a fresh murder case, just a day after the High Court (HC) granted her bail in five other cases. ... Read More


Civil society urges protection as 16 Garo families in Sylhet face eviction

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Civil society representatives have demanded that 16 Garo families in Sadar Upazila, Sylhet, not be evicted without rehabilitation, as they live in fear of removal. The Garo families... Read More


Chandpur market fire destroys six shops, owners claim Tk 5mn loss

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Six business establishments have been destroyed in a fire at a market in Chandpur's Hajiganj Bazar, with traders claiming losses of nearly Tk 5 million. The blaze erupted around 10p... Read More


Natore police sub-inspector shot in leg as child fiddles with pistol

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A police sub-inspector has been injured after a bullet fired from his service pistol hit him while his young son was playing with the firearm in Natore. On Friday evening, the incid... Read More


3 of a family critically burnt as gas leak triggers fire in Old Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Three members of a family have suffered burn injuries in a fire caused by a gas leak at their home in Old Dhaka's Narinda. They were taken to the National Institute of Burn and Plas... Read More


3 passenger buses damaged in Chandpur bus stand fire

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Three passenger buses have been damaged in a fire in Chandpur's Matlab South Upazila. The incident occurred on Friday night, confirmed Abu Yusuf, a Fire Service officer. No casualt... Read More


Bailed 'offenders' to report weekly to police stations, says IGP

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Inspector General of Police Ali Hossain Fakir has said suspects released on bail in cases involving extortion, mugging, drug dealing and juvenile gangs will be required to report wee... Read More


Ekushey Book Fair 2026 buzzes with holiday crowds on second day

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- The Amar Ekushey Book Fair has blossomed into a lively hub of rhythmic verses and intellectual chatter as bibliophiles descend upon the Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan. What beg... Read More


Zubaida Rahman envisions women at the heart of development

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Zubaida Rahman has emphasised placing women at the center of family and national development to ensure self-reliance and social justice. She made the remarks while speaking at an If... Read More


Narsingdi 'rape-murder': Case traces timeline from Feb 10 assault to fatal abduction

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- The case over the murder of a Narsingdi teenager has traced a two-week trail of horror, starting with an alleged gang rape on Feb 10 and ending in her abduction and eventual death. ... Read More