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20/10/2025

32 cocktails recovered from Mohammadpur have been neutralized.

20/10/2025

In Kaliakair, Gazipur, a moving ambulance suddenly caught fire on the Dhaka-Tangail Highway on Monday around 6:45 p.m. The incident occurred in front of GMS Textiles factory in Sutrapur Union, Kaliakair, according to Mohammad Alauddin, Deputy Assistant Director of Kaliakair Fire Service.

Two fire service units rushed to the scene after receiving the alert. Eyewitnesses said the ambulance, traveling from Dhaka to Tangail, caught fire on the busy evening road. There were no patients on board—only the driver and the vehicle owner, who quickly stopped the vehicle and escaped. Within moments, the ambulance was completely destroyed by the flames. Locals attempted to control the fire but avoided getting too close due to the risk of a gas cylinder explosion.

Alauddin added that the fire was brought under control after about half an hour. Preliminary reports suggest that engine overheating may have triggered the fire.

Following the recent devastating fires across the country, the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has ...
20/10/2025

Following the recent devastating fires across the country, the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has issued instructions for teachers, officers, and staff to remain alert. The directive has been sent to both government and non-government educational institutions as well as field-level education offices to prevent fire accidents.

On Sunday (October 19), Md. Khalid Hossain, Assistant Director of the Administration Branch of the Directorate, issued the directive.

According to the instructions, before leaving any office, department, or educational institution under the Ministry of Education, all electrical switches, lights, fans, and computers must be turned off. Additionally, it has been instructed to ensure that air conditioner plugs are unplugged.

The notice urges teachers, officers, and staff to verify these matters before leaving the office and to act with caution. It has been sent to the head teachers of government and private schools, principals of colleges, district and upazila education offices, and all regional offices of the DSHE.

Reportedly, the Directorate took this initiative following a series of fire incidents in the country that caused loss of lives and extensive damage.

On October 14, a fire at a chemical warehouse in Mirpur’s Shialbari claimed 16 lives. On October 16, a towel factory in the EPZ area of Chattogram caught fire, which took about 17 and a half hours to extinguish. Most recently, on October 18, a fire broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, which was brought under full control after 27 hours. As a result, the DSHE has issued this warning to ensure safety in educational institutions.

20/10/2025

Rapper Talha Anjum momentarily lost his composure during a live performance after a member of the audience threw a bottle at him. The incident caused a disruption to the show, as Anjum, visibly angered, addressed the crowd before leaving the stage. Following the episode, he reflected on his cherished memories from his time in Bangladesh and Canada.

20/10/2025

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) uncovered a multimillion-taka drug empire belonging to alleged drug lord Md. Jubair after raiding his CCTV-controlled luxurious house in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. During the eight-hour operation, BGB seized a large quantity of yaba tablets, cash, and locally made weapons.

Jubair’s wife Faiza Akter (19) and associate Ayub Ali (37) were arrested, while the main suspect, Jubair (40), son of Fazal Haque, remains on the run. Lt. Col. Ashiqur Rahman, commander of Teknaf 2 BGB Battalion, confirmed the information on Friday (October 17) morning.

According to BGB sources, after long-term intelligence surveillance, authorities confirmed that Jubair’s house served as a center for drug storage and distribution. A team of over 50 BGB members, led by Lt. Col. Rahman, conducted the raid. Ayub was caught while trying to escape, and Faiza was detained from inside the house.

Lt. Col. Rahman said BGB’s fight against narcotics will continue until the menace is eradicated, reaffirming their commitment to a drug-free Teknaf. The detainees have been handed over to Teknaf Police Station, and a case has been filed under the Narcotics Control Act.

Police have detained Md Mahir Rahman, accused in the murder of Jagannath University (JnU) Chhatra Dal leader Md Jobayed ...
20/10/2025

Police have detained Md Mahir Rahman, accused in the murder of Jagannath University (JnU) Chhatra Dal leader Md Jobayed Hossain, who was stabbed to death on 19 October in Armanitola.

Mahir’s mother handed him over to Bangshal Police Station early on 20 October, police confirmed.

Jobayed, a Statistics student (session 2019-20) and Chhatra Dal convening committee member, was found fatally stabbed on a staircase where he went to tutor a student named Barsha.

His family sought to file a case naming five people, including Barsha, her parents, Mahir, and Mahir’s friend Nafis, but alleged the OC refused to record it initially. The OC later said the case would be accepted after consultation.

Police said CCTV footage shows two men fleeing the scene, and they suspect Barsha and her boyfriend were involved.

Early Monday morning (October 20), a police officer was stabbed in Jatrabari, Dhaka, and his wallet and mobile phone wer...
20/10/2025

Early Monday morning (October 20), a police officer was stabbed in Jatrabari, Dhaka, and his wallet and mobile phone were stolen. The injured officer has been admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for treatment.

The officer, Md. Russel Mia, 31, is a constable in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and is currently assigned to the CID’s main office. His residence is in Raisnagar, Jatrabari.

According to Nurul Islam, a neighbor, Russel was riding a motorcycle through the Rayrabag area around 5:30 a.m. when three to four unknown assailants blocked his way. They stabbed him in the hand and snatched his wallet and mobile phone.

Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s police camp in-charge, Inspector Md. Faruk, confirmed the incident, citing doctors. He said Russel was brought to the hospital in an injured state and received treatment in the emergency department. The local police have been informed and are investigating the case.

Initially, Russel was taken to Rajarbagh Police Hospital for first aid before being transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. Authorities are currently examining the incident to identify the perpetrators.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police has arrested a Bangladeshi celebrity couple accused of ...
20/10/2025

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police has arrested a Bangladeshi celebrity couple accused of producing and distributing adult content for an international platform.

According to a CID press release issued on Monday (October 20), the couple was detained during an overnight operation in the Bandarban district on Sunday (October 19). CID’s Special Superintendent of Police (Media), Jasim Uddin Khan, confirmed the arrest, saying the duo regularly uploaded explicit content to a foreign website that has become one of the world’s top adult platforms.

Investigators revealed that the couple produced, edited, and uploaded videos from Bangladesh, earning significant income through the illegal activity. Under Bangladesh’s Po*******hy Control Act 2012, the production and distribution of pornographic material are criminal offenses.

Officials allege that beyond their own involvement, the couple also encouraged others to join similar ventures, contributing to a growing underground network of adult content production in Bangladesh.

The issue came to public attention after investigative outlet The Descent published a report revealing the couple’s online activity. The report stated that they became active on global adult platforms in May 2024 and quickly gained a large following.

CID officials said further details about the investigation and charges will be disclosed later.

A shocking incident has come to light about the murder of Jagannath University student and Chhatra Dal leader Jubayed Ho...
20/10/2025

A shocking incident has come to light about the murder of Jagannath University student and Chhatra Dal leader Jubayed Hossain. During police questioning, the accused student Bargis Shabnam Barsha said that the murder happened because of a love affair involving her and her ex-boyfriend Mahir Rahman. However, Barsha claimed she did not know anything about the murder beforehand.

According to Rafiqul Islam, the Officer-in-Charge of Bangshal Police Station, Barsha and Mahir had been in a relationship for about nine years. Mahir studied at Borhanuddin College, and Barsha studied at Dhaka Mohanagar Mohila College. They grew up as neighbors and liked each other since childhood. But recently, their relationship broke up.

Even after their breakup, they continued to talk. During one conversation, Barsha told Mahir that she liked Jubayed, although she never told Jubayed about her feelings. There was no romantic relationship between Barsha and Jubayed. But Mahir became jealous and angry. Out of rage, Mahir and one of his friends killed Jubayed.

The police said Barsha did not show any sadness or regret during questioning. She seemed calm and not nervous. The police are still investigating the case.

Jubayed Hossain was a student of the Statistics Department (2019–20 session) at Jagannath University. He was also the President of the Cumilla District Student Welfare Association and a member of the university Chhatra Dal unit. For about a year, he had been tutoring Barsha in science subjects at her home in Armanitola, Old Dhaka.

On Sunday afternoon, Jubayed was found murdered on the third floor of Barsha’s house. After the murder, students of Jagannath University protested in front of Bangshal Police Station, demanding quick arrests.

Even after 14 hours, no case had been filed, and Mahir and his friend were still on the run. Police said the operation to catch them was ongoing.

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