Day: January 16, 2026
Khaleda Zia’s Conviction Described as ‘Most Disgraceful Trial’ in Bangladesh’s History
Dhaka: Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Friday stated that former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was unjustly convicted in what he described as the most disgraceful trial in Bangladesh’s history, referring to the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. Addressing …
Fire Destroys 26 Rooms in Gazipur Residential Colony
Gazipur: A fire erupted at a residential colony in the Kashimpur area of Gazipur, demolishing at least 26 rooms. The fire broke out on Friday morning, causing significant damage to the property.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the incident t…
Two Killed, Seven Injured in Violent Clash Between Rival Groups in Cumilla
Cumilla: At least two people were killed and seven others injured in a violent clash between two rival groups over local dominance in Nangalkot upazila of Cumilla. Officer-in-Charge of Nangalkot Police Station Arifur Rahman confirmed the incident.
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Study Highlights Impact of Ocean Acidification on Shark Teeth
Berlin: Sharks are known as the ocean’s most feared predators, relying on their razor-sharp, constantly regrowing teeth to survive. But scientists say rising ocean acidity could gradually weaken those powerful weapons. That is the conclusion of a stud…
Mother and Daughter Found Dead in Keraniganj; Tutor and Sister Held
Keraniganj: Police recovered the decomposed bodies of a mother and her daughter from a private tutor’s flat in Keraniganj on Thursday. They were allegedly killed over pressure to repay an NGO loan taken by the tutor. The victims were identified as Rok…
MoD Seva Vanitha Unit Donates ICU Bed to Nikaweratiya Base Hospital
Nikaweratiya: Under the coordination of the President of the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit (MoD SVU), Dr. (Mrs.) Ruvini Rasika Perera, an ICU bed was donated to the Base Hospital, Nikaweratiya, with the objective of strengthening critical care…
MoD Seva Vanitha Unit Donates ICU Bed to Nikaweratiya Base Hospital
Nikaweratiya: Under the coordination of the President of the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit (MoD SVU), Dr. (Mrs.) Ruvini Rasika Perera, an ICU bed was donated to the Base Hospital, Nikaweratiya, with the objective of strengthening critical care…
Mother Throws Toddler Into River in Naogaon, Rescued with Police Help
Naogaon: A 16-month-old girl named Rupsha was thrown into a river in Patnitola, Naogaon, by her mother, Muntahin Mun, who later appeared at the local police station requesting her own arrest.
According to United News of Bangladesh, police rushed to t…