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Suspected thief killed in Mohammadpur 'mob attack'

Bangladesh, Sept. 9 -- A man suspected of theft has been beaten to death by a "mob" in the Chandrima Model Town area of Dhaka's Mohammadpur. The incident occurred in the No. 12 Hakkar Par area around... Read More


'No rest, no holidays': Bangladesh's child workers endure adult burdens

Bangladesh, Sept. 8 -- Bangladesh's labour law bans hazardous work for children, yet many are forced into it to survive. Though only teenagers or younger, they take on burdens of adults. Some work as... Read More


DUCSU ballot boxes to be sealed before media, counting to be shown live

Bangladesh, Sept. 8 -- In a move to ensure transparency in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and hall elections, empty ballot boxes will be sealed in front of journalists before pol... Read More


With the path to implementation unclear, the July Charter may remain only promises

Bangladesh, Sept. 8 -- The "final draft" of the July National Charter that is to be sent to political parties for signing will end with the following promise: "We agree that all the proposals/recomme... Read More


Cumilla University student, mother found dead at home; police suspect foul play

Bangladesh, Sept. 8 -- Police have recovered the bodies of a university student and her mother from their home in Cumilla city. The victims were identified as Tahmina Akter, 50, wife of the late Nuru... Read More


Blackpink's Rose thanks herself for Song of the Year win at MTV VMAs

Bangladesh, Sept. 8 -- K-pop girl group Blackpink's Rose seemed stunned when her name was called for Song of the Year at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. But on Sunday night, she arrived on stage pre... Read More


Missing college student's body recovered from Cox's Bazar beach

Bangladesh, Sept. 8 -- The body of a 17-year-old college student has been recovered 15 hours after he went missing while swimming at Cox's Bazar sea beach. The victim, Zuhair Ayman, was from Bogura m... Read More


ACC suspends official over bribery allegations tied to real estate case

Bangladesh, Sept. 8 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has suspended an official over allegations of taking bribes to clear a former housing company chairman from a graft case. The suspended off... Read More


Former secretary Abu Alam arrested in terrorism case

Bangladesh, Sept. 8 -- Police detectives have arrested Abu Alam Shahid Khan, a former senior secretary of the Local Government Division during the Awami League government. On Monday, police said he h... Read More


Noakhali woman 'dies by suicide' during video call with expat husband

Bangladesh, Sept. 8 -- The body of an expatriate's wife has been recovered from a house in Noakhali's Sonaimuri Upazila, with police initially suspecting suicide after she left her husband on a video ... Read More