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Truck-Van crushes in Bagerhat, 3 killed

Three children died in Khilgaon on the same day

In Khilgaon, the death of three children was reported on the same day. Among them, two children died in East Goran. Besides, the hanging body of a domestic worker named Joba Akter Juthi (13) was rescued from the house of an engineer and doctor couple in Banasree. In the latest incident, engineer Shakil Ul Alam and doctor Noor-e-Jannat have been detained for questioning. According to police sources, the police went to the spot after receiving a call from emergency number 999 at around 10 pm on Friday (April 26). Later when rescued Joba, they took her to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. After the observation, the duty doctor declared her dead at around 12 midnight. Earlier, the hanging body of a fifth grade student named Sabiha Jahan (12) was recovered from a house in East Goran area around 8 pm. The girl's cousin Faruque Khan said Sabiha's father Shahjahan Khan is a retired policeman. The girl was later rushed to a local hospital. But when the condition worsened, she was sent to DMC Hospital. Later the doctor on duty declared her dead. However, her cousin said that he has no idea why a fifth grade girl committed suicide. Meanwhile, another child named Khadija Akter (5) died while playing on the roof of a five-storey building in the same area on the same day afternoon. In this incident, the girl's uncle Ishaq Mia (20) was seriously injured. This incident occured while they picking mangoes from a tree. Ishaq Mia is now under treatment at DMC Hospital.

Truck falls into ditch in Sajek, 6 killed

High Court wants Rohingya voter list

Season's highest temp in Chuadanga, one dies of heat stroke.

Severe Heatwave in Chuadanga, heat alert issued

Fire breaks out in launch at Shyambazar Ghat brought under control

The fire at a launch at Shyambazar Ghat in Sadarghat brought under control. Five units of Fire Service and Civil Defense worked to control the fire. It took around 50 minutes to brought the fire under control. Fire Service and Civil Defence Media Cell Official, Talha Bin Jasim said the fire broke out around 12:55pm on Tuesday (April 23). However, the fire broke out on the second floor of the launch named MV Bangalee at around 12:55pm at that time no passengers were on board.

9 more KNF members arrested, arms recovered

Nine more members of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) were arrested from Dhupanichara Para area of 16 East Bengal region in Bandarban. Several weapons were also recovered from KNF members. They were arrested on Tuesday (April 16) in a raid led by Major Rajib of Sung Sang Para Army Camp. Nine LGs, nineteen LG cartridges, two mobile phones and two ID cards were recovered from their possession. The area was cordoned off after receiving a tip-off about the location of the KNF terrorists. Notably, the KNF members carried out terrorist attacks on the bank, looted arms and money, and kidnapped the bank manager, disobeying 'Peace Establishment Committee'.

12 more Myanmar BGP members flee to Bangladesh

Twelve more members of Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) and and military personnel have taken shelter in Bangladesh after fleeing through Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban. They took shelter in Bangladesh through Ashartali, and Jamchhari borders under Sadar union, and Rezu border under Ghumdhum union on Tuesday morning (April 16). It is learned that they have taken shelter in Bangladesh amid clashes with separatists in the border region. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has disarmed them and kept them under their supervision. BGB Public Relations Officer, Shariful Islam confirmed the matter. He said BGP members and and military personnel have been kept under the supervision of BGB. Earlier on March 12, 177 BGP members fled to Bangladesh. They were taken into custody by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

PM highly praised the traffic management of Tejgaon Division

DMP Commissioner Habibur Rahman BPM-Bar, PPM-Bar leads from front to maintain order on the roads of Dhaka city including Tejgaon Traffic Division. On the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina exchanged Eid greetings with members of the Cabinet, Chief Justice, Members of Parliament, diplomats, political leaders and other people from all walks of life at the Ganobhaban on Thursday (April 11). About five thousand guests came to Ganobhaban on this occasion. PM Sheikh Hasina also exchanged Eid greetings with policemen of Traffic Tejgaon Division and praised Tejgaon Traffic Division for smooth traffic management through tireless efforts of traffic policemen. She thanked the Traffic Tejgaon Department for ensuring the smooth passage of all the guests arriving at the Ganabhaban. Under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic Tejgaon Division, Mostaq Ahmed (promoted to the post of Additional DIG) and under the overall supervision of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Md. Jahangir Alam, AC Mohammadpur Mohammad Imrul and AC traffic tejgaon Snehasish Das are directly working with traffic inspectors, sergeants and other personnels to ensure smooth completion of the movements of all the guests arriving at Ganabhaban.

Sudden rain in the capital

After a few days of sweltering heat, there is a sudden rain in Dhaka. Gusty winds have been blowing with relief rains in different parts of the capital since 3 pm on Tuesday. Although the sudden rain brought relief to the public life, the pedestrians on the road suffered a bit. The sky was cloudy from 3 p.m. on Tuesday (April 16). Black clouds enveloped many parts of the capital. Half an hour later, it started raining in many places. Earlier, the Meteorological Department forecast storms with a speed of 80 kmph over five regions of the country including Dhaka. Meanwhile, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary west or northwesterly gusty or squally wind speed 60-80 kph is likely to occur over the regions of Rajshahi, Dhaka, Faridpur, Kushtia and Comilla wherein riverports shall hoist cautionary signal no one, said a Met office bulletin issued this morning. River ports in these areas have been advised to keep hoisted Naval Warning Signal No 2. River ports in these areas have been advised to keep hoisted Naval Warning Signal No 2.

At least 200 homes burnt in Chattogram’s Firingee Bazar slum

The fire that broke out at the Tekpara and Yakub Nagar slums in Firingi Bazar of Chattogram has been brought under control. The fire has burnt down nearly 200 homes. The fire service received information about the fire at around 1:20 pm on Monday (April 15). Nine units of fire service brought the fire under control after an hour's effort. Dinomoni Sharma, deputy director of Chattogram Divisional Fire Service, confirmed the incident. Local Councillor Murad said that food will be arranged for the affected families who were. Nearly 200 homes have been burnt in that incident.

Sadarghat launch capsize, accused on 3 day remand

A Dhaka court has placed five people on a three-day remand each in a case filed over the death of five passengers in a launch capsize at Sadarghat. Naqib, a sub-inspector of Sadarghat thana River Police, pleaded to place the accused before the court and sought a seven-day remand each for "fair investigation" on Friday (April 12). The accused are Md Abdur Rauf Hawlader, and Md Selim Hawlader, Md Faruk Khan, Md Mizanur Rahman, and Md Moniruzzaman. On behalf of the accused, lawyers appealed for bail seeking cancellation of the remand. But the bail application was opposed by the state. Dhaka's Chief Judicial Magistrate, Arifa Chowdhury Himel, placed each of the accused on a three-day remand. Additional Public Prosecutor Anwarul Kabir Babul confirmed the information. Meanwhile, joint director of River Securty and Traffic Management, Ismail Hossain, filed the case at South Keraniganj Police Station.