BNP men detain ex-OC Nezam, hand him over to police in Ctg

The incident took place around 2:30pm in front of the regional passport office in the city's Panchlaish area.=
6 January 2025, 20:15 PM

'Extortionist' killed in mob beating in Bagerhat

The incident took place near the house of Mohid Paik in Chandrapara village when Russel, accompanied by several associates, reportedly demanded extortion money
6 January 2025, 18:42 PM

14-year-old girl raped in Cox’s Bazar

A 14-year-old girl has allegedly been gang-raped at Badarkhali union in Chakaria upazila, Cox’s Bazar.
6 January 2025, 18:28 PM

Extrajudicial killings: ICT issues arrest warrants for Hasina, 10 others

The International Crimes Tribunal yesterday issued arrest warrants against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her defence adviser Maj Gen (retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique, ex-IGP Benazir Ahmed, and eight others.
6 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Probe allegations against some SC judges

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has instructed the chief justice-led Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) to investigate various allegations that have surfaced against several Supreme Court judges.
6 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Trader rescued 52 hours after abduction

A trader was rescued yesterday, 52 hours after his abduction from Kalaiya Bazar of Patuakhali’s Bauphal upazila.
6 January 2025, 18:00 PM

ACC files cases against ex-NBR member Matiur, family

ACC Director General Md Akhtar Hossain said the cases were filed under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
6 January 2025, 16:11 PM

61 BNP men acquitted in Sylhet

Aminul Islam, sub-inspector of Beanibazar Police Station, filed the case against them under Special Powers Act 11 years ago
6 January 2025, 13:33 PM

CU 'BCL member' held during exam, handed over to police

Sajjad Hossain, a student of the Department of Political Science at Chittagong University (CU), was detained today in connection with the murder of Hridoy Tarua
6 January 2025, 13:08 PM

ACC sues ex-MP Mostafizur, wife over corruption charges

Mostafizur misused his power to illegally acquire Tk 18.75 crore while his wife allegedly acquired assets worth Tk 2.06 crore
6 January 2025, 12:22 PM

Legal action if Hasina fails to appear: ACC

ACC will summon former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to allow her an opportunity to defend herself against corruption allegations
6 January 2025, 12:05 PM

Samsul Haque Tuku denied bail in extortion case

A Pabna court today rejected bail of former deputy speaker Samsul Haque Tuku in an extortion case.
6 January 2025, 12:02 PM

Throat-slit body of woman recovered in Purbachal

The deceased was identified as Rani, a resident of Geneva Camp in Mohammadpur
6 January 2025, 10:59 AM

Palak, two others shown arrested in three corruption cases

Former state minister for posts, telecommunications and information technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak and two others were shown arrested today in three corruption cases filed against them
6 January 2025, 09:53 AM

BSMMU suspends 15 staff over July uprising violence

Proctor Sheikh Farhad confirmed the suspensions today, saying the decision was based on an office order signed by Registrar Professor Md Nazrul Islam.
6 January 2025, 07:41 AM

Cop transferred for detaining, allegedly extorting businessman

The businessman, Sabuj Sarkar, 26, took a selfie while handcuffed during detention and shared it on his Facebook account. The photo went viral yesterday, drawing public attention to the incident.
6 January 2025, 06:03 AM

3 to die for killing student in Dhaka

A Dhaka court yesterday sentenced three people to death for killing Ismail Hossain Jisan, 24, a student of the European University of Bangladesh (EUB), in Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in 2019.
5 January 2025, 18:27 PM

Ex-minister Abdul Latif Biswas held

Abdul Latif Biswas, former fisheries and livestock minister and president of the Sirajganj district unit of the Awami League, was arrested yesterday afternoon.
5 January 2025, 18:06 PM

BGB detains 36 Rohingyas for trespass

Border Guard Bangladesh yesterday detained 36 Rohingyas, who illegally entered Bangladesh through the Bay of Bengal.
5 January 2025, 18:00 PM

ACC sues Taposh, wife over illegal wealth

The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed separate cases against former Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh and his wife, Afrin Taposh, on charges of illegally amassing wealth worth around Tk 80 crore and engaging in suspicious financial transactions amounting to Tk 615 crore.
5 January 2025, 18:00 PM