Day: January 11, 2026
Class X Student Brutally Murdered in Capital’s Banasree
Banasree: A Class 10 student was brutally murdered by having her throat slit with a sharp weapon in the Banasree area of the capital on Saturday. The victim, Fatema Akter Lily (17), was a Class 10 student of Radiant School. The incident occurred betwe…
Youth Shot Dead in Khulna
Khulna: A 26-year-old young man was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Bagmara in Rupsha upazila of Khulna district early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Abdul Rashed alias Pikul, son of Abdul Auwal of Rupsha upazila.
According to United…
NBR Modernises Bond Management with ASYCUDA World and BGMEA e-UD System Integration
Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has established an electronic interconnection between ASYCUDA World and BGMEA’s e-Utilisation Declaration (e-UD) system, aiming to modernise Bangladesh’s bond management and customs clearance processes. The i…
Weak Enforcement Keeps Polythene Thriving in Bangladesh Markets: Insiders
Dhaka: More than 15 months after the government imposed a ban on polythene in retail markets, the banned plastic continues to be widely used across city streets and rural bazars in Bangladesh, reflecting weak enforcement and easy availability, accordi…
Hajj Flights Scheduled to Commence from Bangladesh on April 18
Dhaka: The Hajj flights from Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia are set to begin on April 18, as announced by the Religious Affairs Ministry. All agencies involved in the pilgrimage and airlines have been instructed to adhere to the Saudi government’s directi…
Dhaka Reaffirms Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty
Jeddah: Bangladesh aligns itself fully with the collective resolve of the OIC to uphold international law, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, and the unity and solidarity of the Muslim world, said Foreign Affairs Advis…
Mother and Son Found Dead in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s bazar: Police recovered the bodies of a woman and her four-year-old son on Sunday in the Nayapara area under Kutunjom Union of Maheshkhali Upazila, Cox’s Bazar. The deceased were identified as Ismot Ara, 26, and her son Abrar, 4. Locals reported…
7,359 Lives Lost in 2025 Road Accidents: Road Safety Foundation Reports Static Numbers
Dhaka: A total of 7,584 road accidents occurred across the country in 2025, leading to 7,359 deaths and 16,476 injuries, according to the annual report of the Road Safety Foundation (RSF).
According to United News of Bangladesh, among the deceased, …