Bandarban court sentences four men to life imprisonment for gang rape

The convicted individuals are Md Rashed (23), Md Kayser (22), Omar Faruq (18), and Md Hanif (24)
9 March 2025, 13:18 PM

Case filed over ‘gang rape’ of pregnant woman in Narsingdi; 1 arrested

The incident occurred between February 19 and 21, during which the woman was reportedly held captive in a room for two days
9 March 2025, 13:03 PM

Case filed over killing of three brothers in Madaripur

A case was filed over the killing of three of a family in a clash over the control of illegal sand business in the Khwajapur union of Madaripur Sadar upazila yesterday.
9 March 2025, 11:53 AM

ICT extends deadline for investigation report in case against ex-mayor Atiqul, others

Earlier today, nine accused, including Atiqul, were produced before the court
9 March 2025, 11:53 AM

Court issues travel ban on former deputy attorney general Jannatul

A Dhaka court today issued a travel ban on former deputy attorney general Jannatul Ferdous Rupa in connection with corruption allegations brought against her.
9 March 2025, 11:46 AM

Graft allegation: Ex-state minister Enamur Rahman sued

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against Enamur Rahman, former state minister for disaster management and relief, for illegally acquiring assets worth Tk 6.51 crore
9 March 2025, 11:04 AM

HC orders tribunal to finish trial of Magura child rape case in 180 days

The High Court today directed police to complete in 30 days its investigation of the rape of an eight-year-old child in Magura.
9 March 2025, 10:43 AM

Rape investigations to be completed in 15 days, trial in 90 days: law adviser

He said that the government will bring some amendments into relevant laws
9 March 2025, 09:42 AM

Rohingya shot dead in Cox's Bazar refugee camp, 2 held

This is the second murder at the Rohingya camp within a week
9 March 2025, 09:28 AM

Rangpur's SAD leader Nahid removed over extortion allegation

The decision was announced through a statement issued last night by the city unit’s convener Imtiaz Ahmed Imti and member secretary Rahmat Ali.
9 March 2025, 09:15 AM

Pregnant woman gang-raped in Keraniganj, 2 arrested

A case was filed under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act
9 March 2025, 09:12 AM

HC asks BTRC to remove photos of Magura rape victim from social media

The BTRC was asked to implement the HC order immediately.
9 March 2025, 06:26 AM

Six arrested over shooting gold trader in Banasree

The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested six suspects in connection with the gold heist and shooting of a jewellery trader in the capital’s Banasree area on February 23.
8 March 2025, 21:19 PM

Two 8-yr-olds raped in Gazipur; 2 held

Police have detained two men for allegedly raping two children in separate incidents in Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila
8 March 2025, 19:50 PM

DMP ramps up security measures

667 patrol teams deployed, 71 checkpoints set up in the city to tackle crimes in the last 24 hours
8 March 2025, 18:26 PM

Jubo League leader held in Rangpur

Rangpur police have arrested Nure Alam Rinku, the organising secretary of the Rangpur Metropolitan Jubo League
8 March 2025, 18:03 PM

BDR probe commission: Hasina, 14 others asked to testify

The National Independent Investigation Commission on the 2009 BDR carnage has issued a public notice urging 15 individuals, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, to testify as part of its inquiry.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

36 members of Hizb ut-Tahrir held

Police have launched a nationwide search for members of the banned militant outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT), leading to the arrest of 36 individuals since Friday.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Rape of 8-year-old: Disturbing details emerge

The eight-year-old girl, who is now battling for her life in the capital’s CMH, was raped by her sister’s father-in-law when she was visiting their home in Magura, police said.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Violence against women: ‘Do not make us lose restraint’

The government is failing to ensure women’s safety, said National Citizen Party leaders at a rally marking the International Women’s Day yesterday.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM