Keraniganj Madrasa Explosion: Huge Quantity of Chemicals Recovered, Three Women Arrested
Police have reported the recovery of a large quantity of chemicals and cocktail-like materials from a madrasa building explosion in South Keraniganj of the capital Dhaka. So far, three women have been arrested in connection with the incident. The main suspect, Sheikh Alamin, is currently absconding.
Doors Locked, Homes Burned: Four Hindu Families Targeted in Five Days
Allegations have emerged that the doors of four Hindu families’ houses in Chattogram were locked from the outside and then set on fire within a span of five days. The latest incident occurred early Tuesday morning (December 23) in West Sultanpur village of Ward No. 5 in the municipal area of Raozan upazila.
Jamaat Continues to Use Religious Rhetoric to Mobilise Voters
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is facing widespread allegations of exploiting religious sentiment to mobilise voters ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections scheduled for February 12 next year.
Violence Disrupts Faridpur Zilla School Reunion, James Concert Called Off
The concert of popular singer James was cancelled on the final day of the 185th anniversary celebration and reunion programme of Faridpur Zilla School due to an attack by outsiders. At least 30 people, including the convener of the organising committee, were injured after being hit by bricks and stones thrown by outsiders.
Powerful Explosion Rips Through Keraniganj Madrasa, Four Injured
A powerful explosion occurred at a madrasa building in Keraniganj, Dhaka, leaving four people, including women and children, injured. Several room walls of the madrasa’s single-storey building were blown off in the blast. Police recovered cocktails, chemical substances, and various bomb-making materials from the scene.
Bangladesh Journalists Face Growing Threats for Doing Their Job
Bangladeshi journalists say they are working under extreme fear and pressure as threats against the media continue to rise. Many reporters claim they are being targeted simply for doing their professional duty, facing harassment, intimidation, and even death threats.
Cold Conditions to Intensify Over the Next Five Days, Fog to Increase
Cold conditions are expected to intensify further across the country. According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures are likely to gradually decrease over the next five days, while fog density from dawn to morning may increase. As a result, the sensation of cold may become more severe, and there is a possibility of temporary disruptions to road, river, and air transportation.
Rising Mob Violence Signals Crisis of Governance and Public Safety
Bangladesh is facing a troubling rise in violence, disorder, and social instability that reflects a deeper crisis of governance and civil protection. What should have been a transitional period toward stability has instead seen a marked deterioration in public safety and institutional authority.
First Mild Cold Wave of the Season Sweeps Across Several Districts
A mild cold wave, the first of the season, is currently sweeping over the districts of Jashore, Chuadanga, Gopalganj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, and Nilphamari, and it may continue on Saturday as well, according to indications from the Meteorological Department.
8,597 Arrests in 24 Hours: Growing Fears of Authoritarian Overreach
Within a span of just 24 hours, 8,597 individuals were reportedly arrested nationwide—a figure so extraordinary that it demands urgent scrutiny. These arrests do not appear to be the result of targeted, evidence-based investigations.