May 1, 2026

Farmer Killed as Truck Overturns in Chilli Field in Lalmonirhat

Lalmonirhat: A farmer was killed after a goods-laden truck lost control and overturned into a chilli field in Sadar upazila of Lalmonirhat on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Monser Ali, 63, son of Poyer Ullah of the Chini Para Airport a…

Boro Crops Submerged as Flood Situation Worsens in Habiganj

Habiganj: The flood situation in Habiganj has deteriorated over the past 24 hours, with rising water levels submerging vast Boro paddy fields and seasonal vegetables across the district. Continuous upstream water flow from India’s Tripura, coupled wit…

Fire at Mongla Market Causes Tk 50 Lakh in Losses

Mongla: A fire broke out at a market in Mongla upazila of Bagerhat on Thursday afternoon, leading to the destruction of at least five shops, a cooperative office, and a dwelling house, with estimated losses of around Tk 50 lakh. The blaze erupted arou…

7 AL Leaders Sent to Jail in Joypurhat Over July Movement Cases

Joypurhat: A court in Joypurhat has ordered seven leaders of the Awami League to be sent to jail after they surrendered in connection with multiple cases, including a murder charge, linked to the July student-led mass movement. The leaders sought bail…

Bangladesh Observes Historic May Day with National Solidarity

Dhaka: The historic May Day is being observed in Bangladesh as elsewhere across the world today, marking the International Workers’ Solidarity Day. This annual event commemorates the historic uprising of working people in Chicago, USA, who fought for …

Two Journalists Injured in Chapainawabganj Attack

Chapainawabganj: Two journalists were injured in an attack carried out by a group of criminals at Baten Khan intersection in Chapainawabganj district town on Thursday night. The injured are Channel 1 correspondent Tarique Rahman and Mytv correspondent…

Downpour Triggers Waterlogging Across Dhaka

Dhaka: Heavy rainfall for nearly two hours since early Friday has triggered waterlogging in many parts of the capital, causing inconvenience to commuters, though the impact remained limited due to reduced traffic on the public holiday. The downpour be…