Khulna food safety alarm after beef turns green in Paikgachha as RAB seizes pistol and musicians reunite

A food safety alarm gripped Khulna's Paikgachha area after beef purchased at a local bakery turned green during cooking, prompting authorities to collect samples for testing and drawing public concern. On the same day, Rapid Action Battalion RAB-6 raided Labanchara thana and arrested two persons including a listed extortionist, seizing a foreign-made pistol along with ammunition. Against this backdrop, Khulna University alumni found reason to celebrate as the KUsician Collaboration staged School of Noize, a landmark reunion bringing together generations of the city's university musicians.

🍛 Beef turns green during cooking in Paikgachha, samples sent for testing

A food safety incident alarmed residents of Paikgachha in Khulna on July 24, 2026 when beef purchased at a local bakery turned an unusual green colour during cooking. The employees of the bakery, alarmed by the discolouration, took the pan containing the cooked meat to the local administration seeking intervention and investigation. Authorities responded by collecting samples of both the raw and cooked beef for laboratory testing to determine the cause of the abnormal colour change. The incident quickly spread concern among consumers in Khulna about the safety of meat being sold in the market. Food safety and adulteration fears have been a recurring issue in Bangladesh, and an incident of this nature tends to trigger broader public anxiety about supply chain integrity. The case originated from a correspondent's report out of Koyra in Khulna district. The event prompted commentary from food safety experts, with reports indicating that Bangladesh Agricultural University food safety professionals weighed in publicly on the likely causes, though laboratory confirmation of the specific reason for the discolouration was still awaited as of the reporting date. Consumers and local food sellers in the area were urged to exercise caution while investigations continued. [8]

RAB-6 arrests two including listed extortionist, seizes foreign pistol in Khulna

Rapid Action Battalion RAB-6 conducted a raid on July 24, 2026 in the Islampur area of Labanchara thana, Khulna city, resulting in the arrest of two persons. The arrested individuals were identified as Nazim alias Nadim, aged 30, a resident of the Amtala area, and his associate Masud Rana, aged 37, of Islampur area under Labanchara thana. According to a RAB-6 press release, Nazim was a listed criminal and extortionist known in the locality. During the raid, law enforcement personnel seized a foreign-made pistol, ammunition, and a magazine. The operation reflects ongoing efforts by RAB-6 to dismantle criminal networks operating in Khulna city, particularly those involved in extortion which has been a persistent problem in urban Bangladesh. Arrests of listed criminals carrying illegal foreign-made firearms signal both the severity of the extortion network being targeted and the cross-border dimension of weapons trafficking that security forces have been working to address. The seizure of a magazine and ammunition alongside the firearm suggests operational readiness by the suspects at the time of arrest. Both individuals were taken into custody following the raid, with further investigations underway into their criminal activities and networks. [3]

🎬 Khulna University alumni reunite through School of Noize music legacy event

Khulna University has long been a cradle of musical talent in Bangladesh, producing generations of musicians across diverse genres and bands over the decades. However, many of these artists built their careers and legacies independently, never having shared a stage or formally connected their musical journeys. The KUsician Collaboration sought to change that with School of Noize, a landmark music event reported on July 24, 2026 that brought together Khulna University alumni musicians to reconnect through their shared artistic roots. The event was presented as a way to gather bands, songs, and stories that had long remained scattered, weaving them into a single narrative of the university's musical legacy. School of Noize was more than a concert — it represented a deliberate effort to document and celebrate the creative output of generations of students who passed through Khulna University's campus. By uniting artists across different eras and styles, the event aimed to inspire current and future students while giving older alumni a platform to reconnect with their musical identity. The initiative reflects a growing recognition in Bangladesh of the importance of preserving institutional cultural heritage in the arts, even beyond formal academic achievements. [1]

Sources: [8] Prothom Alo English · [3] Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) · [1] Prothom Alo English