13-yr-old loses hand in Munshiganj blast

A 13-year-old boy lost his right wrist in an explosion at South Islampur in Munshiganj today..The victim is Sajib Mia, son of Raju Sheikh, of Paikpara in Narayanganj..Sajib Dey, inspector (investigation) of Sadar Police Station, said Sajib found a ball-like object in garbage. When he
8 December 2024, 17:47 PM

Three posing as Rab members arrested for attempted robbery in Pirojpur

The arrestees have a history of criminal activities, police says
8 December 2024, 11:15 AM

SC upholds HC verdict scrapping 5 cases against Yunus

The cases were filed under the Labour Act in 2019 on charges of illegally terminating some workers of Grameen Telecommunications as Yunus was the chairman of the organisation that time
8 December 2024, 06:11 AM

Teenager stabbed, mother injured; stalker still at large

On a bed at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, a teenage girl lies motionless, her back marked by deep stab wounds, inflicted by a stalker whose relentless harassment escalated into a night of terror.
7 December 2024, 20:53 PM

16,500 murders in last five years of AL

More than 16,500 people were murdered across Bangladesh over the past five years, during the Awami League government’s third term.
7 December 2024, 20:23 PM

Daring to dream

At 20, Ritu (not her real name) is determined to break free from her past and rewrite her life’s narrative.
7 December 2024, 19:26 PM

Two killed, 10 injured in AL fantional clashes in Narsingdi

Two people were killed, and 10 others injured during clashes between two AL groups of Awami League over "dominance" in Raipura upazila of Narsingdi this morning.
7 December 2024, 06:54 AM

An escape from ‘hell’

What began as a promising opportunity towards a better life turned into a harrowing ordeal for Junaeid Hossain Parbez Ariyan, 25, of Narsingdi’s Belabo.
6 December 2024, 20:38 PM

CJ calls for justice as universal right

“Whether in the court-room, the classroom, or the community, let us remain committed to building a society where justice is not a privilege but a universal right,” he said.
6 December 2024, 20:10 PM

Lawyer murder in Ctg: Two accused put on remand

A Chattogram court yesterday placed two suspects on remand in connection with the murder of Saiful Islam Alif, a lawyer, who was hacked to death during a clash in the court premises on November 26.
6 December 2024, 18:36 PM

49 Indian media outlets spread fake reports

As many as 49 Indian media outlets spread at least 13 false reports about Bangladesh between August 12 and December 5, 2024, according to an investigation by Rumor Scanner, a Bangladeshi fact-checking organisation.
6 December 2024, 18:00 PM

AL leader held over attempted murder

Police have arrested Nasir Uddin Ahmed Ferdous, president of the central executive body of Bangabandhu Matsyajibi Parishad, an associate body of Awami
6 December 2024, 18:00 PM

2 key accused in Ctg lawyer murder case arrested

Police yesterday arrested two key suspects in the lawyer Saiful Islam murder case.
5 December 2024, 18:20 PM

No arrests sans proper probe

Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam has said arrests will not be made indiscriminately or without proper investigations into cases filed over killings during the July uprising.
5 December 2024, 18:20 PM

ICT slaps ban on circulation of Hasina’s ‘hate speech’

The International Crimes Tribunal yesterday banned the dissemination of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s “hate speeches”.
5 December 2024, 18:11 PM

HC acquits BNP leader Aman from 7 years' imprisonment in extortion case

The HC also scrapped the trial court verdict that convicted Aman Ullah and sentenced him to seven years' imprisonment in the case.
5 December 2024, 11:56 AM

HC acquits Tarique's friend Mamun in money laundering case

The HC also scrapped the trial court verdict that on April 24, 2019 convicted Mamun and sentenced him to seven years in prison in the case.
5 December 2024, 11:56 AM

Ashiyan City can carry on housing project near Dhaka airport: SC

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today upheld its previous verdict of allowing the Ashiyan City Development Limited to carry on its housing project on 33 acres of land near the Dhaka airport area
5 December 2024, 08:55 AM

HC to deliver verdict on 15th amendment on December 17

Previously, the HC issued a rule asking the government to explain why the Constitution Act, 2011, should not be declared unconstitutional
5 December 2024, 06:24 AM

Petition to be filed at ICT seeking ban on Hasina's 'hate speech'

The prosecution claims that the petition aims to stop the hate speech being delivered by Sheikh Hasina
5 December 2024, 06:06 AM