Nabiganj Press Club elects new committee
Nabiganj Press Club successfully held its 2026 executive committee election in a peaceful and enthusiastic atmosphere
6 Held Over Alleged ‘Immoral Activities’ in Sylhet
Police in Sylhet detained six people during a raid at a residential hotel over allegations of immoral activities
16 Arrested Over Illegal Stone Extraction in Companiganj
Police arrested 16 people during an operation at Shah Arefin Tila in Companiganj over illegal stone extraction
Former Sylhet Mayor Arif’s Income Jumps 4.5 Times
Ariful Haque Chowdhury, Former City Mayor, BNP’s candidate for Sylhet-4, has recorded a sharp rise in personal income and assets over the past seven years. His annual income has increased about 4.5 times since 2018
Khaleda Zia Laid to Rest with State Honors Beside Ziaur Rahman
Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was buried with state honors beside Ziaur Rahman at Zia Udyan in Dhaka. Thousands gathered across the capital to attend her funeral, while top state officials, diplomats, armed forces chiefs, and BNP leaders were present.
Teen Brutally Tortured Over Theft Allegation in Sunamganj
A teenage boy in Sunamganj was brutally tortured after being accused of stealing a silver anklet. Needles were reportedly pushed under his nails and he was beaten severely until he fainted
Two Members of Inter-District Robbery Gang Arrested in Sylhet
DB and Police in Zakiganj arrested two alleged members of an inter-district robbery gang during a joint late-night raid.
Bangladesh’s first female PM Khaleda Zia Passes Away
Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and BNP chairperson, has died at 80 while receiving treatment in Dhaka. The interim government has declared three days of national mourning and a public holiday. Her funeral will be held Wednesday, and she will be buried beside her husband, late president Ziaur Rahman.
Ansar Member Killed After Co-Worker’s Shotgun Misfires
An Ansar member died in Valuka, Mymensingh, after a colleague’s shotgun reportedly went off accidentally inside a garment factory. Police have arrested the accused.
Sylhet-2: Son Steps In as ‘Backup Candidate’ for His Mother
In Sylhet-2, BNP nominee Tahsina Rushdir Luna and her son Abrar Elias have both submitted nomination papers—seen as a strategic “backup plan” in case one candidature faces legal obstacles.