Comilla

One shot during Eid jamaat in Cumilla; 2 killed in Faridpur clash

A man was shot during Eid jamaat in Cumilla and two were hacked to death in a clash over previous feud in Faridpur today (May 3, 2022).
3 May 2022, 16:24 PM

Two killed in Comilla clash

Two people were killed and 15 others injured in a clash between two rival groups over erecting fence around a disputed land in Brahmanpara upazila yesterday.
8 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Three killed as train hits van

Three people were killed as a train rammed a microbus, which suddenly stopped at a level crossing due to a technical glitch, in Comilla
17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

7 killed in Comilla road crash

At least seven passengers are killed after a bus skidded off Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Chandina upazila of Comilla.
1 October 2017, 06:53 AM

10 bombs, 2 grenades defused in Comilla militant den

The law enforcers defuse 10 bombs and two grenades at a militant den in Bagmara area of Comilla.
1 April 2017, 04:43 AM

Night guard ‘burnt to death’ in Comilla

A night guard is burnt to death allegedly by a gang of robbers at Gouripur Bazar in Daudkandi upazila of Comilla.
12 March 2017, 07:48 AM

Comilla keep playoff hopes alive

Comilla Victorians keep their playoff hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Khulna Titans
2 December 2016, 09:44 AM

Cricket: Imrul, Shehzad take Comilla home

93-run opening stand between Imrul Kayes and Ahmed Shehzad enabled Comilla Victorians to chase down Barisal’s 142 and win the 32nd match of Bangladesh Premier League 2016 by eight wickets at Mirpur stadium today.
29 November 2016, 09:21 AM

'Beating Mash most pleasing'

“Defeating Comilla [Victorians] is not pleasing, but defeating Mashrafe [Bin Mortaza] is,” Chittagong Vikings captain Tamim Iqbal joked after his side's victory at Mirpur.
8 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Tamim, Nabi deliver Vikings' winning start

A four-wicket haul from Mohammad Nabi delivers a 29-run victory for Tamim Iqbal's Chittagong Vikings over defending champions Comilla Victorians, led by Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, in the opening match of the Bangladesh Premier League
8 November 2016, 10:32 AM

Construction worker dies falling off building in Dhaka

A construction worker dies after falling from an under-construction building in Badda area of Dhaka this morning.
17 August 2016, 05:06 AM

‘Arms making factory’ busted in Comilla, 3 held

Rapid Action Battalion says they have busted an “arms making factory” in Comilla Sadar upazila and detained three people with some firearms making equipment.
30 July 2016, 14:32 PM

Tonu murder: CID quizzes 3 local artistes

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) quizzes three local artistes over the killing of Comilla Victoria College student Sohagi Jahan Tonu.
22 June 2016, 12:36 PM

Opinion: Secrets and Lies

Sometimes shock treatment is the only answer to keep our memory alive. The picture of a smiling Tonu in an orange headscarf has become a familiar sight for us ordinary folks. It is a haunting reminder of how people with influence can hide the most blatant truth – that Tonu was raped and murdered before being dumped into the bushes. Now after more than three months her murder is shrouded in more mystery than ever and all we are left with is the heartrending testimony of Tonu’s mother Anwara Begum.
21 June 2016, 10:03 AM

Tonu murder: Mother demands justice

Mother of Comilla student Shohagi Jahan Tonu today expressed her disappointment at the slow progress of investigation as no one has been arrested in three months of the killing.
20 June 2016, 09:55 AM

Tonu’s 2nd autopsy finds evidence of ‘sexual assault'

The second autopsy of Comilla college student Sohagi Jahan Tonu finds evidence of sexual intercourse. First autopsy report however did not find any evidence of rape.
12 June 2016, 05:41 AM

First Mr Universe from India dies

Manohar Aich at the age of 34 fled to India without informing his family. Many of his village in Comilla died of malaria at the time and he was among those still fighting the deadly disease.
7 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Tonu’s autopsy doctor 'receives death threat'

The doctor who performed second autopsy of Comilla college student Sohagi Jahan Tonu receives death threat. Ahead of publication of the report, an anonymous letter has advised him to prepare it in a "prescribed manner".
24 May 2016, 09:56 AM

Cyclone Roanu hits power distribution hard

The power distribution system has been seriously disrupted today, in the cyclone-hit areas of Chittagong, Comilla and other coastal districts.
21 May 2016, 12:34 PM

Tonu’s parents call DNA test findings a clear path to justice

The parents of Sohagi Jahan Tonu expresses satisfaction over the DNA test report by the Criminal Investigation Department, saying the positive results of the test are a clear path to justice.
17 May 2016, 13:14 PM