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A young man was allegedly beaten to death by fuel station employees following an argument over purchasing fuel in Jhenaidah. The incident occurred on Saturday night at Messrs Taj Filling Station located near the central bus terminal area of the town. The victim, Al Miraj Nirob, was a resident of Badurgacha village in Barobazar area under Kaliganj Upazila. He ran a small fast-food business in Jhen
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A young man was allegedly beaten to death by fuel station employees following an argument over purchasing fuel in Jhenaidah. The incident occurred on Saturday night at Messrs Taj Filling Station located near the central bus terminal area of the town. The victim, Al Miraj Nirob, was a resident of Ba
National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam has alleged that efforts are being made to overturn the public mandate obtained through a referendum. He warned that using the judiciary to implement any partisan agenda would lead to serious consequences. Speaking at an iftar gathering in the Panchlaish
The Appellate Division has acquitted Khan Akram of Bagerhat, who had previously been sentenced to death in a case over crimes against humanity committed during the 1971 Liberation War. The verdict was delivered on Thursday by a bench led by Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury. Chief Prosecutor Md
The state’s appeal seeking enhanced punishment against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who were convicted in connection with the July–August 2024 genocide case, is scheduled to be heard today. Although they were sentenced to life imprisonment
Local business owners and residents staged a protest by surrounding Adabor Police Station in the Mohammadpur area of the capital, demanding an end to extortion and robbery incidents. The demonstration began around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday night. Additional police forces were deployed to the scene to ma
The trial proceedings against retired Major General Ziaul Ahsan, who has been accused of involvement in more than a hundred cases of enforced disappearances and killings during the tenure of the Awami League government, have formally begun, and former Army Chief Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan has appeared befo
At least eight people were injured as two rival groups clashed in Madaripur over dominance in the area, with around twenty hand bomb explosions reported during the incident that spread panic among residents. The clashes took place in phases from evening until around 8 pm on Friday in the western Ras
Clashes broke out in the capital between police and demonstrators surrounding a sit-in program by Inquilab Mancha, leaving more than fifty people injured after baton charges, tear gas shells, and sound grenades were used. The incident occurred in the afternoon at a key intersection, where activists
The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has shown the arrest of a Bangabhaban official in connection with the hacking of the X (formerly Twitter) account of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman. The arrested individual has been identified as Mohammad Sarwar-e-Alam, an
A significant development has emerged in the murder case of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Shahid Sharif Osman Hadi, as Rubel Ahmed, a close associate of the prime accused shooter Faisal Karim Masud, also known as Rahul or Daud, has confessed to his involvement before the court. Following two phases of
At least 15 people were reportedly injured in the Mirpur Pirerbag neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon as local activists aligned with the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami engaged in heated altercations involving chasing, counter-chasing and brief scuffles amid competing outreach efforts tied to electoral campa
The long-anticipated verdict in the Chankharpul murder case involving the killing of six students has been postponed, prompting renewed anticipation, frustration, and cautious optimism among families of the victims and observers closely following the proceedings. The court announced that the previou
Formal charges have been submitted against former lawmaker Shamim Osman, his son Ayon Osman and ten others in relation to alleged crimes against humanity committed in Narayanganj during the July uprising, marking a significant procedural advancement in one of the country’s most closely watched leg
Formal charges have reportedly been filed before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 against former minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak, former Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, and a total of 28 individuals in connection with alleged crimes against humanity committed in the Moh
A high-profile appeal related to alleged crimes against humanity has been officially listed in the court’s cause list, triggering renewed discussion within both political and legal circles, as the original tribunal ruling had delivered separate penalties—living imprisonment and capital punishmen
In Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar, a long-running turf dispute over market control and extortion revenues allegedly led to the contract killing of opposition activist and former Dhaka North Swechchhasebak Dal general secretary Azizur Rahman Mussabbir, with police arresting four suspects—three of them sibl
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said that the killing of Sharif Osman bin Hadi continues to cause profound grief and anger across the nation, and the failure to bring the main suspects under the rule of law has raised questions about the responsibility and competence of the state and i
Detective authorities have confirmed that fugitive accused Faisal Karim, identified as the shooter in the killing of Inqilab Mancha convener Shaheed Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, has made misleading claims about his whereabouts, stating that although Faisal released multiple video messages asserting he was
Shipping Adviser Brigadier (Retd.) M Sakhawat Hossain has said that those involved in the killing of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi are currently staying abroad. The government is actively working to bring them back to the country and ensure justice. He expressed hope that the identities of those involve
Meghalaya Police have stated that no arrests have been made in India in connection with the killing of Bangladeshi political activist Osman Hadi. They also claimed there is no evidence that the prime suspect, Faisal Karim, crossed the border into Indian territory. A senior police official said that
Local traders staged a protest at Karwan Bazar in the capital, alleging renewed attempts by a political syndicate to revive extortion and illegal control over the market. The traders expressed concern that such activities are disrupting normal business operations and creating fear among shop owners.
Inqilab Mancha has announced a complete blockade across all divisional cities of the country starting from 2:00 PM today, demanding the arrest and trial of those responsible for the killing of Shaheed Sharif Osman bin Hadi. The announcement was made late Saturday night through social media. Earlier
Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury has been appointed as the 26th Chief Justice of Bangladesh. The appointment was made through an official notification issued by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and will take effect from the date of his oath-taking. The appointment has been mad
At least nine people have been arrested so far in connection with attacks on the offices of two national daily newspapers and two cultural organizations in the capital. Law enforcement agencies have identified a total of 31 suspects by analyzing video footage. The information was disclosed in a pre
Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque has said that a group of “misguided” individuals carried out acts of sabotage at several media offices to create opportunities for a third party. He warned that attacks on the media are an ominous sign for democracy. Nurul Haque made the remarks on Sa
Twelve army officers have been produced before the International Crimes Tribunal in connection with two separate cases of crimes against humanity. They were brought before the tribunal on Sunday morning. In one case involving allegations of enforced disappearances at the Taskforce for Interrogation
Formal charges have been submitted against seven individuals, including senior Awami League leaders Obaidul Quader and A F M Bahuddin Nasim, in a case related to crimes against humanity committed during the July mass uprising. The charges were filed at International Crimes Tribunal-2. Other accused
A Bangladeshi youth named Md Munna (20) has been detained by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) for allegedly entering India illegally through the Akhaura border in Brahmanbaria. According to border officials, Munna crossed approximately 300 yards into Indian territory and was detained before be
The government has seized and attached movable and immovable assets worth a total of Tk 66,146 crore from various industrial groups, according to the Ministry of Finance. Of this amount, assets worth Tk 55,638 crore are located inside the country, while Tk 10,508 crore worth of assets are abroad. O
In Ramganj Upazila, Lakshmipur, Anowar Hossain (50), a shopkeeper, was allegedly stabbed to death in his shop on Tuesday morning at Nagmud Bazar, Volakot Union. Anowar was a resident of Saharpara village and owned a confectionery store at the market. According to police and local sources, Md. Yusuf
The Bangladesh Nationalist Boat Workers and Employees Association has raised alarm over the ongoing harassment of boat workers in Rupganj Thana, Narayanganj. According to the organization, notorious extortionist Anwar Hossain and his gang of 10–12 individuals have been terrorizing workers for 17 y
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has moved to secure an Interpol red notice against former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his wife Rukmila Zaman in connection with multiple graft cases. The application was placed before the Chattogram Senior Metropolitan Special Judge (acting) Abdur Rah
In the ongoing corruption cases concerning alleged irregularities in the allocation of residential plots by the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK), six more witnesses testified on Tuesday against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, members of her family, and other accused individuals. The testim
Court delays remand hearing as High Court bail petition remains pending; Ivy appears virtually from prison amid political controversy Narayanganj, June 30 — The remand hearing of Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy, former Mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) and former Vice President of the district
Ex-police officers, university proctor, and student leader face tribunal in connection with fatal shooting during 2022 student uprising at Begum Rokeya University.Four individuals accused of involvement in the murder of Abu Sayeed, a student at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, were brought before
The International Crimes Tribunal is set to receive the formal submission of charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday. According to Prosecutor Gazi M.H. Tamim, the proceedings—if approved by the tribunal—may be aired live through Bangladesh Television (BTV). Speaking on Sat
A former army officer has testified in court that the 2009 Pilkhana BDR massacre was orchestrated under the leadership of former Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Fazle Noor Taposh, and that several other prominent Awami League figures were involved, including former Home Minister Sahara Khatun, Ja
Ishtiak Ahmed, former chief of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit and an additional superintendent of police, has been arrested and sent to jail over allegations that he used drone surveillance to assist in identifying and targeting student-led gatherings during the July upris
A total of 19 prominent individuals, including several former ministers and state ministers from the ruling Awami League party, are scheduled to appear before the International Crimes Tribunal today, Sunday (April 20). The appearance is in relation to charges of genocide during the student-led anti-
The Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge, Zakir Hossain, issued an order on Sunday to seize and freeze assets belonging to former Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Md. Tajul Islam, as well as assets under the names of entities connected to him. The order came follo
In a dramatic turn in Bangladesh’s ongoing war crimes investigations, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sought Interpol’s assistance to arrest ten high-profile leaders, including top figures of the ruling Awami League, for alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed during
A treason case has been filed against former Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina and 73 others for allegedly plotting a civil war and attempting to overthrow the current government. The case was filed based on claims made during an online meeting of a group called "Joy Bangla Bri
In a dramatic courtroom scene, former Minister Shahjahan Khan broke down in tears while pleading his innocence, only to walk into jail with a smile later. The incident unfolded on Monday (March 17) at the court of Metropolitan Magistrate M A Azharul Islam in Dhaka, sparking widespread discussion.Sha
In a significant development, a court in Kushtia has ordered the arrest and imprisonment of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) President and former Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu in connection with a six-year-old case involving an attack and attempted murder on Mahmudur Rahman, the editor of the da
Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB) has arrested Md. Shafikul Islam, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Bhanga Police Station in Faridpur, in connection with a case related to crimes against humanity. The arrest took place on Wednesday night while he was on duty at Bhanga Police Station.A
Supreme Court lawyer Mohammad Shishir Monir has announced that he will no longer represent the defendants in the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) student Abrar Fahad murder case. He made this declaration through a Facebook post on Thursday.In a social media post titled ‘M
Dhaka, February 3 – A Dhaka court has ordered a two-day remand for six individuals, including former advisor Salman F Rahman, in connection with the murder of auto-rickshaw driver Hafizul Shikdar. The case is linked to the anti-discrimination movement that took place in the capital’s Badda
The Dhaka Metropolitan District Judge Court, led by Senior Special Judge Md. Zakir Hossain, has issued an order to freeze shares worth approximately 35.63 billion taka belonging to Saiful Alam and his family members. These shares are held across 24 companies owned by the S Alam Group, totaling over
The International Crimes Tribunal has filed charges against 41 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her military adviser, Tariq Ahmed Siddique, in connection with the murder of Dr. Foyez Ahmed, the Nayeb-e-Ameer of Lakshmipur District Jamaat. The charges were filed by Dr. F
Former Prime Minister’s Adviser on Industry and Private Sector Affairs, Salman F Rahman, and former State Minister for ICT, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, have been remanded in custody for four days each in connection with an attempted murder case. The case stems from allegations of violence during an anti-d
An appeal has been filed to expedite the hearing of the appeal in the Ahsan Ullah Master murder case, seeking a swift resolution for the convicted individuals. The request was made on Tuesday, January 14, before the Appellate Division, led by Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed. Senior lawyer Barris
The prosecution has recently acquired crucial call records and evidence pointing to the involvement of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and others in the genocide during the July-August uprising. The newly discovered evidence also sheds light on the abduction cases that took place during the same period
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has set January 23 as the date for hearing the review petition filed by Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam, who was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity committed during the 1971 Liberation War.The decision was announced on Thursday, Januar
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has upheld the High Court's decision to dismiss four cases against BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman, who was accused of extortion. The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court rejected the state’s petition for a leave to appeal, maintaining the High Court’s rul
Former Fisheries and Livestock Minister and Awami League leader Abdul Latif Biswas has been arrested as a suspect in the highly controversial case involving the murder of 15 police officers at Enayetpur Police Station in Sirajganj. The incident, which also involved arson and the looting of firearms,
Chittagong, January 2: A court in Chittagong has rejected the bail application of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the spokesperson of Bangladesh's Combined Sanatan Jagaran Front and the head of Pundarik Dham, who was arrested in a sedition case.The decision was made by Chittagong Metropolitan Distr
The sedition case against Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for the Bangladesh United Sanatani Awakening Alliance, is set for a hearing today (Thursday) at the Chattogram Court. The case pertains to allegations of dishonoring the national flag. To prevent any untoward incidents, extensiv
Dhaka, January 1, 2025: Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, Mohammad Tajul Islam, declared today that 2025 would be marked as the year of accountability for the Awami League and its former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. The tribunal will focus on prosecuting allegations of crimes
Law enforcement has revealed chilling details of a mass killing aboard the cargo ship MV Al Bakhera. Irfan Mandal, a crew member, admitted to murdering seven people on the ship, including its master Golam Kibria. The killings were reportedly driven by a deep-seated resentment over unpaid wages and p
Police have arrested Muaz Bin Noor, a prominent leader of the pro-Saad faction of Tablighi Jamaat, in connection with the violent clashes over control of the Bishwa Ijtema ground in Tongi, Gazipur. The arrest was made on Thursday night in the Uttara area of the capital, Dhaka.The Officer-in-Charge (
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed three separate cases against former Detective Branch (DB) chief Mohammad Harun-or-Rashid, his wife Shirin Akter, and his brother ABM Shahriar on charges of amassing illegal wealth amounting to nearly Tk 41 crore.The cases were filed on Tuesday, December
The International Criminal Tribunal has issued an order to prohibit the broadcasting of all hate speeches made by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following her involvement in the July-August genocide case. This directive comes after an investigation into her recent statements, which were deemed
Abul Hossain Ripon, a journalist for Desh Rupantor and its Sonagazi correspondent in Feni, has been granted bail in a case related to casualties during an anti-discrimination student movement. The bail order was issued on Sunday (December 8) by Feni’s Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Shamsad B
At least 15 people, including six police officers, were injured during a violent clash between two rival teen gangs in Madaripur on Friday night. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. in the Puratan Tralargat area of the Sadar Upazila. One critically injured individual has been transferred to Faridpur
A Chattogram court has granted a six-day remand for 12 followers of Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson for the Bangladesh Combined Sanatan Jagaran Jot, who were arrested in connection with an attack on police officers and obstructing their duties. The ruling was made by Chattogram Metropolitan Magist
Former Superintendent of Police (SP) Babul Akter, who had been in jail for over three years in connection with the murder of his wife, Mahmuda Akter Mitu, has been granted bail and released from prison. Babul Akter was freed from Chattogram Central Jail at 5:35 PM on Wednesday. His wife, Ishrat Jaha
The High Court of Bangladesh has acquitted all defendants, including BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman and former state minister for home affairs Lutfozzaman Babar, in the August 21 grenade attack case. The verdict, delivered by the bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayetur Rah
The Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the cancellation of passports for 22 high-ranking military officials accused of involvement in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. Many of these officials were influential figures within Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Forces Intelligenc
A Kushtia court has sentenced three men to death for the murder of Sanowara Begum (48) and her eight-year-old son, Raj, during a robbery at their home in Daulatpur. The convicted individuals have also been fined Tk 50,000 each, with an additional one-year rigorous imprisonment in case of non-payment
During a hearing at the International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday, former Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Gulshan Police Station, Mazharul Islam, broke down in tears, pleading for his innocence. Addressing the judges, Mazharul said he should not be standing in the dock and requested justice, claiming,
Dhaka, November 18 – The International Crimes Tribunal has granted investigators one month to submit a report on the war crimes allegations against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in connection with the atrocities committed in July-August. Additionally, the tribunal has ordered the detention o
An expatriate doctor, AKM Abdur Rashid (85), was brutally stabbed to death at his residence on Road 15 in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, November 15, at a second-floor apartment in a five-story building. His wife, Sufira Rashid, sustained injuries during the at
In Sylhet's Kanaighat, a court has approved a five-day remand for four individuals accused in the murder of five-year-old Muntaha Akter Zerin. On Monday, November 11, around 2:45 pm, Judge Kazi Md. Abu Jaher Badol of the Sylhet Judicial Magistrate (Fourth) Court granted the remand request for each o
Piál Hasan, 30, Killed in Broad Daylight Following Previous ConflictA 30-year-old man named Piál Hasan was hacked to death by assailants at a school in Jhikargacha, Jessore, on Saturday (November 9). The incident occurred at around 1:30 PM at the veranda of the Jhikargacha Pilot Girls' High School
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