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Protests by 'Tawhidi Janata' halt World Cup final public screening in Jashore
Protests by 'Tawhidi Janata' halt World Cup final public screening in Jashore

Protests by 'Tawhidi Janata' halt World Cup final public screening in Jashore

A large-screen broadcasting of the football World Cup final was cancelled at the eleventh hour in Jessore on Sunday night following strong opposition from a group of local Muslim congregants. The incident took place at the central Jashore Eidgah ground.

40-second tornado ravages 20 houses in Sonagazi
40-second tornado ravages 20 houses in Sonagazi

40-second tornado ravages 20 houses in Sonagazi

A powerful tornado lasting just 40 seconds has left at least 20 houses destroyed in Sonagazi Upazila of Feni district. More than 100 trees were uprooted or damaged, while four electricity poles collapsed, affecting 35 families.

6 Cumilla youths in Libyan torture cell; Kidnappers demand Tk15cr ransom
6 Cumilla youths in Libyan torture cell; Kidnappers demand Tk15cr ransom

6 Cumilla youths in Libyan torture cell; Kidnappers demand Tk15cr ransom

Six young men from Monohorganj upazila in Cumilla have allegedly been abducted by a human trafficking network in Libya while attempting to reach Italy in search of better economic opportunities. The traffickers are demanding a total ransom of Tk15crore (approximately Tk25 lakh per victim) for their release. Family members say they have received videos showing the victims being brutally tortured in an attempt to force payment.

2 youths die after drinking methanol at wedding party
2 youths die after drinking methanol at wedding party

2 youths die after drinking methanol at wedding party

Two youths have fallen ill after drinking methanol at a wedding party in Konabari, Gazipur. They died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital while undergoing treatment on Sunday (July 19). The accused has been absconding since the incident.

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