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0 Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the gruesome murder of five members of the same family, including a tenant’s wife and three children, in Kapasia, Gazipur. Gazipur Superintendent of Police Md. Sharif Uddin confirmed the matter on Saturday (May 9) afternoon. The bodies were recovered on the same day from the house of expatriate Monir Hossain in Rautkona village of the Upazila. They were murdered on Friday (May 8) night. Police stated that two individuals involved in the car business of the suspected killer, the absconding Forkan Mia, have been detained for questioning. The police have not…

2 Unidentified assailants have brutally murdered five members of an expatriate’s family inside their home in Kapasia, Gazipur. The deceased include the expatriate’s wife, three daughters, and his brother-in-law. The tragic incident took place on Friday (May 8) in Raotkona village of the upazila. According to local sources, unidentified assailants entered the house at some point late at night and murdered them with sharp weapons. Panic spread among locals in the morning after the family members’ bloody bodies were discovered. More to follow… Source link

2 The Iranian military has claimed a retaliatory attack on US Navy warships following a US strike on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. These tit-for-tat attacks have pushed the fragile ongoing ceasefire between Washington and Tehran to a new level of extreme tension. On Thursday (May 7), Iran claimed that US forces first violated the ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy launched extensive missile and drone attacks targeting US warships. However, the US Central Command claimed they successfully repelled these attacks and retaliated…

1 A defamation lawsuit seeking BDT 100 crore in compensation has been filed against Matiur Rahman, editor of the daily Prothom Alo, and two other journalists in Habiganj. Syed Humayun Kabir, Executive Director of the local NGO People’s Assistant for Social Advancement (PASA), filed the case on Wednesday (May 6) at the Senior Judicial Magistrate Court. Court Judge Mosha. Tanjina Tanin accepted the case and instructed the DB unit of Habiganj District Police to investigate. The other two defendants in the case are Prothom Alo’s Senior Reporter Riyadhul Karim and Habiganj Correspondent Hafizur Rahman Niyon. According to the lawsuit, leading…

2 Despite the exchange of attacks, Donald Trump claimed that the ceasefire with Iran is still effective. In his words, he described the US attacks on Iranian facilities as a “gentle touch of love”. He stated that US forces were able to easily destroy Iranian missiles and drones. At the same time, he called Iran’s leadership “insane” and warned that if a deal is not reached quickly, even tougher attacks would be launched. Trump made these remarks in a phone interview with ABC News journalist Rachel Scott. He claimed that despite the ongoing attacks, the ceasefire remains effective and the…

1 Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan stated that the government will never allow any crimes against humanity, genocide, or acts against justice committed in Bangladesh to become time-barred. The government is committed to ensuring justice for all incidents, from the 1971 Liberation War genocide to the killings at Shapla Chattar. He made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a commemorative meeting organized in memory of the Shapla martyrs at the National Museum Auditorium in the capital on Friday (May 8). Zahir Uddin Swapan said that after the Shapla Chattar incident, BNP leaders and activists were…

5 Gold prices have further increased in the international market. A week-long upward trend in the price of this precious metal is being observed, driven by diminishing concerns over inflation and high interest rates, coupled with optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran peace deal. On Friday (May 8), at 10:07 AM Bangladesh time, the spot market price of gold rose by 0.7 percent, reaching $4,715.49 per ounce. Meanwhile, US gold futures for June delivery saw a 0.3 percent increase, trading at $4,725. This news comes from Reuters. Kyle Rodda, a senior financial market analyst at Capital.com, told the British news agency…

0 Fifteen prominent individuals of the country have been honored with the newly introduced ‘Uncompromising Stateswoman Begum Khaleda Zia Memorial Gold Medal – 2026’. The names of the awardees were announced on Friday (May 8) through a press release. The list of recipients includes BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and BCB President Tamim Iqbal, along with several ministers and advisors to the government. The New York-based organization ‘Bangladesh Probashi Nagorik Committee, Inc.’ launched this medal in memory of the late former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. The organization stated that talented individuals who make special…

3 Commerce Minister Khandker Abdus Muktadir has stated that there is no scope to increase the prices of daily essential commodities using the increase in fuel oil prices as an excuse. He said the government would keep a strict watch on market conditions, and action would be taken against anyone attempting to destabilize the market. He made these remarks while speaking to journalists after inspecting the Sylhet District Council Natural Park on Friday. The Commerce Minister said, “Increasing the prices of daily essential goods due to fuel price hikes is unacceptable. The government has the opportunity to supervise this matter,…

1 Nationwide, another seven children have died from measles and its complications in the past 24 hours. Additionally, 1,494 more children have been admitted to hospitals suffering from the disease and its associated symptoms. This information was released in a press statement issued from the control room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Friday (May 8). The DGHS statement indicated that one child died from confirmed measles in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed measles deaths to 58 between March 15 and May 8. Furthermore, six more children died due to suspected measles…