Graft allegation: Former finance minister Mustafa Kamal, family sued

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed four separate cases against former Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, also known as Lotus Kamal, and his family members for illegally acquiring assets worth Tk 165.59 crore and suspicious bank transactions amounting to Tk 849.78 crore
13 February 2025, 12:04 PM

Court orders to freeze bank accounts of Dipu Moni

A Dhaka court today ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to freeze 16 bank accounts of former Social Welfare Minister Dipu Moni in a case filed over acquiring wealth worth Tk 5.92 crore beyond known sources of income
13 February 2025, 11:15 AM

Court issues travel ban on BSEC ex-chairman Shibli Rubayat's wife, sons

A Dhaka court today issued a travel ban on 11 people including Shenin Rubayat, wife of former Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) chairman Prof Shibli Rubayat-Ul Islam, in connection with corruption allegations brought against them
13 February 2025, 11:15 AM

Why not banish Aynaghars?

Enforced disappearances have long been a dark stain on Bangladesh's history, with Aynaghar standing as one of the most harrowing symbols of this systemic abuse.
13 February 2025, 07:39 AM

Two suspected cattle thieves killed in mob beating in Bhola

Two suspected cattle lifters were beaten to death by a mob in Tazumuddin upazila of Bhola, an island district, early today, police said
13 February 2025, 06:36 AM

July mass uprising: SP Tanvir sent to jail in murder case

The court, however, fixed February 19 for hearing the remand prayer in his presence
13 February 2025, 05:14 AM

Hasina oversaw July protest killings: UN

Human rights office also finds systematic abuse by former ministers, security agency officials, AL leaders
12 February 2025, 22:05 PM

Prioritise cases linked to July uprising, DMP boss tells officers

Speaking at DMP's monthly crime-review meeting for January 2025 held at the Bangladesh Police Auditorium in Rajarbagh yesterday, he stressed the need for swift case resolutions and urged officers to intensify efforts in executing warrants and recovering illegal drugs
12 February 2025, 20:37 PM

Commission for law to protect victim, witness

The Judiciary Reform Commission has proposed a law to protect victims and witnesses, including their families and properties.
12 February 2025, 19:28 PM

July uprising: Ex-Ctg police commissioner, another former cop arrested

Two senior police officers, including a former Chattogram Metropolitan Police commissioner, were arrested yesterday in connection with cases filed over the July uprising.
12 February 2025, 19:09 PM

Injured in Gazipur attack, man dies at DMCH

A person who was recently injured in an attack near the house of former Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque in Gazipur passed away yesterday while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
12 February 2025, 18:49 PM

999 services now in English too

The National Emergency Helpline 999 has introduced English-language services for the first time, aiming to assist English-speaking people, particularly foreigners working in or visiting the country.
12 February 2025, 18:16 PM

‘Secret note’ sparks controversy in court

When former state minister for disaster management and relief Dr Enamur Rahman was being taken to a Dhaka court yesterday, he handed over a "secret note" to a man.
12 February 2025, 18:04 PM

ICT irked by law adviser’s comment on verdict time

The International Crimes Tribunal yesterday expressed annoyance over remarks that verdicts in three to four cases filed over the killings during the July uprising are expected by October.
12 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Uprising killing case: Court allows quizzing ex-CMP chief Saiful in jail gate

The court of 6th Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Mostafa passed the order after Saiful was produced before the court with a seven-day remand prayer in the case
12 February 2025, 15:48 PM

Abrar murder: Hearing held at HC on death reference, appeals

After concluding today's proceedings, the HC bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain set February 16 for resuming the hearing.
12 February 2025, 15:03 PM

Another 591 held across country

Some 591 more people were arrested across the country in 24 hours till yesterday afternoon as part of the ongoing "Operation Devil Hunt".
12 February 2025, 14:45 PM

Ex-DMP assistant commissioner arrested over crimes against humanity

Rajan will be produced before the tribunal for further legal proceedings
12 February 2025, 10:54 AM

Neuroscience hospital doctors observe work stoppage after attack by 'staffers'

However, emergency services and the hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) remained operational during this time.
12 February 2025, 10:51 AM

SP Tanvir Emon detained from Sardah

However, the reason behind his detention could not be known immediately
12 February 2025, 10:30 AM