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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) conducted a raid on September 8 at the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority's (BRTA)...
10/09/2026

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) conducted a raid on September 8 at the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority's (BRTA) Dhaka Metro-2 Circle office in Ekuria, South Keraniganj, acting on allegations that a broker syndicate controls services and collects up to Tk 1.5 crore in monthly bribes for driving licences, route permits, vehicle registration, fitness certificates, and ownership transfers. Additionally, the ACC received complaints regarding monthly extortion money collected from unauthorized roadside shops and a truck stand operating in front of the office. Investigators also found allegations that a former BRTA employee occupied an office room to direct the broker syndicate, reportedly accumulating substantial illicit wealth through these operations.

Adamjee Cantonment College has issued a show-cause notice to Md Abdullah Sifat, a fourth-year BBA Honours student in the...
10/09/2026

Adamjee Cantonment College has issued a show-cause notice to Md Abdullah Sifat, a fourth-year BBA Honours student in the Management Department (ID No. 41021046) for the 2021-2022 academic year, asking him to explain within three working days why he should not be expelled or issued a transfer certificate. Signed by Professor Dr Nilufa Ahsan on behalf of the principal on September 6, the notice follows allegations that Sifat posted derogatory and obscene remarks on Facebook on September 3 targeting the prime minister, home minister, and the government regarding an electricity bill discrepancy, which subsequently went viral. The college stated that such conduct tarnishes the institution's reputation and violates Article 9.8 of its Permanent Management Policy, with copies of the notice also sent to Army Headquarters, the Headquarters Logistics Area, and the college governing body chairman.

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17/08/2026

Recent comments made by Islamic speaker Sheikh Muzaffar Bin Mohsin regarding individuals who do not offer daily prayers (Salah) have ignited widespread discussion and criticism across social media platforms. Netizens and observers have actively shared and debated his statements, with diverse reactions emerging concerning the tone, interpretation, and broader religious context of his remarks.
Source: New Age

17/08/2026

A man who recently recovered his stolen office laptop uncovered a bizarre trail of the thief's digital activity left on ChatGPT. The search history revealed a series of unhinged queries, including attempts to figure out how to contact YouTube star MrBeast and prompts used to generate fake bKash transactions. After the owner shared a video of the absurd search history online, the incident quickly went viral. Amused netizens flooded the comment sections, highlighting and joking about the funniest and most bizarre prompts the thief had entered.
Source: Montasir Hasib | FB

15/08/2026

A viral social media post claims that female students chased down and confronted a man accused of repeatedly harassing women near Eden Mohila College in Dhaka. According to the claims, local security personnel intervened, and the individual was reportedly released after issuing an apology and signing a written undertaking. However, independent media reports and official police statements confirming the incident and the allegations have not yet been verified.
Source: Maksura Sarkar Abony

15/08/2026

Panic gripped Meherpur town on the morning of August 15 after locals discovered suspicious, bomb-like objects hanging from electric wires across three different locations. Upon arriving at the scene, police recovered the devices and found them to be battery-operated sound boxes broadcasting the historic speech of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Following the incident, law enforcement authorities heightened security throughout the town and launched an investigation to identify those responsible.
Source: Dhaka Post

12/08/2026

A audio recording presented by the prosecution at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) captures former Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressing deep dissatisfaction with former Detective Branch (DB) chief Harun-ur-Rashid. The frustration stemmed from the public release of photos showing Anti-Discrimination Student Movement coordinators—including Nahid Islam, Sarjis Alam, Hasnat Abdullah, and Asif Mahmud—eating while held in DB custody. In the recording, Quader questioned Harun regarding the decision to publish the photographs, to which Harun claimed that the move was executed under instructions from higher officials.
Source: TBS

12/08/2026

A viral video showing a four-year-old child smoking in public has sparked widespread outrage and deep concern across the nation. According to local residents, the toddler was exposed to severe health risks due to the mother's long-standing drug addiction and extreme neglect. Following the public disclosure of the incident, citizens and social activists are demanding urgent state intervention to ensure the child's physical and social protection, as well as immediate rehabilitation for the family.
Source: DBM News

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12/08/2026

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Recent rumors circulating on social media claiming Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will portray Doctor Doom in Marvel...
12/08/2026

Recent rumors circulating on social media claiming Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will portray Doctor Doom in Marvel's upcoming Avengers: Doomsday are unfounded, as no official confirmation exists and his name is absent from Marvel's official cast list. Videos and fan-made trailers featuring SRK in the role are AI-generated concepts rather than official footage. Meanwhile, Marvel Studios has already officially confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. will return to the MCU to play Doctor Doom, making claims of SRK's involvement purely speculative.
Source: NDTV

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