Bangladesh
Seven Fatalities Reported in Tragic Bus Collision on Dhaka-Sylhet Highway
A head-on collision between two passenger buses on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway claimed the lives of seven people.
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Politics
Ariful Organizes Prayers and Shirni Distribution on Ex-Navy Chief's Death Anniversary
Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury organized a special prayer and 'shirni' distribution to commemorate the 42nd death anniversary of former Bangladesh Navy Chief Rear Admiral Mahbub Ali Khan.
Bangladesh
Sylhet Court Issues Death Sentence to Man for Murdering Four-Year-Old Girl
A Sylhet court has sentenced Zakir Hossain to death for the murder of a four-year-old girl, delivering the verdict within three months of the incident.
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Bangladesh Authorities Seize Indian Cosmetics and Medicines Worth Over Tk 30 Lakh in Sylhet
Border Guard Bangladesh and Rapid Action Battalion confiscated a significant haul of Indian cosmetics and medicines in Sylhet.
Government Announces Extension Plan for Sylhet-Jaflong Railway Line
The government is set to extend the railway line from Sylhet to Jaflong, aiming to develop the region into a major tourism hub.
BGB Seizes Tk 3.83 Million Worth of Smuggled Goods Along Sylhet Frontier
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized smuggled goods valued at Tk 3.83 million in various border areas of Sylhet.
BGB Seizes Smuggled Goods Worth Tk 6.74 Million at Sylhet Border
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized smuggled goods valued at Tk 67.40 lakh during operations along the Sylhet border.
FFWC Predicts Improvement in Sylhet's Flood Situation Within Three Days
The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) reports that the flood situation in Sylhet, particularly around the Kushiyara River, is expected to improve over the next three days.
Commerce Minister: Government Efforts Aim to Alleviate Public Sufferings
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir emphasized the government's relentless efforts to reduce public sufferings through various development projects.
British Fintech VALT Introduces Innovative Hospitality Payment Platform in Bangladesh
British fintech company VALT has launched operations in Bangladesh, targeting the hospitality sector with digital payment solutions.
BGB and RAB Seize Indian Goods Worth Tk 3.24 Crore in Sylhet
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) seized Indian medicines, sarees, and cosmetics worth over Tk 3.24 crore in a joint operation in Sylhet.
Exercise Tiger Lightning-2026 Begins in Jalalabad: Bangladesh and US Joint Military Drill
The Bangladesh Army and the United States Army Pacific Command have inaugurated the joint military exercise 'Exercise Tiger Lightning (TL)-2026' in Jalalabad Cantonment, Sylhet.
Humayun Kabir Vows Justice for Slain Journalist ATM Turab
Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser M. Humayun Kabir has vowed to ensure justice for journalist ATM Turab, killed in 2024 student-led protests.
Bangladesh Braces for Widespread Rainfall, Sylhet to Receive Highest Amounts
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts rain in various parts of the country, with Sylhet recording the highest rainfall.
Bangladesh Air Force and BAFWA Sustain Flood Relief Operations Nationwide
The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) and the Bangladesh Air Force Women Welfare Association (BAFWA) are actively providing humanitarian assistance and relief to flood-affected people in Chattogram, Sylhet, and Cox's Bazar districts.
One sentenced to death, three to life in MC College gang rape case
A court in Sylhet has sentenced one individual to death and three others to life imprisonment in the 2020 Murari Chand (MC) College dormitory gang rape case.
Bangladesh Flood Alert: Northern, North-Eastern, and South-Eastern Regions Face Rising Threat
The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) has issued a short-term flood warning for several districts in Bangladesh due to rising river levels caused by heavy rainfall.
Abdullah Al Mamun Named New Deputy Commissioner of Sylhet
Abdullah Al Mamun, previously Deputy Secretary of the Information and Communication Technology Division, has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Sylhet.
Uber Expands Ridesharing Services to Sylhet, Enhancing Local Mobility Access
Uber has launched its ridesharing services in Sylhet, offering residents and visitors flexible and reliable transportation options.
BCB Weighs Mirpur, Sylhet, and Chattogram as Potential Asia Cup Venues
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is evaluating Mirpur, Sylhet, and Chattogram as potential venues for the next Asia Cup, with a decision expected soon.
Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury Emphasizes Farmer Involvement in Agriculture Development Planning
Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury has directed that development planning in the agriculture sector should involve local farmers to ensure practical, data-driven solutions.
BCIC Announces Plans to Build 10 Commercial Buildings to Increase Revenue
The Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) is set to build 10 commercial buildings on unused land to generate additional revenue and protect government properties.
4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Felt Across Multiple Districts in Bangladesh
A mild earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was felt in several districts of Bangladesh on Thursday night.
