Court appoints administrators to look after Benazir’s confiscated immovable assets

A Dhaka court today accepted a petition filed by Anti-Corruption Commission seeking appointment of administrators (receivers) to look after the immovable properties of former IGP Benazir Ahmed and his family members
6 June 2024, 08:30 AM

Custodial Death: Identify those responsible, take action

The National Human Rights Commis-sion has asked the home ministry to conduct a proper investigation into the death of a woman in police custody in Abhaynagar, Jashore, and identify those involved in torturing her.
5 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Questions may arise over rule of law

The US has expressed worries that the perceived misuse of labour and anti-corruption laws in relation to Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus can raise questions about the rule of law in Bangladesh and dissuade foreign direct investment.
5 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Ansar Al Islam raised Tk 18 lakh through crowdfunding

Ansar Al Islam, a militant group inspired by al-Qaeda, has raised Tk 18 lakh through crowdfunding within a few months.
5 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Azim Murder: Amanullah led the killing

Amanullah, a key accused in the Anwarul Azim Anar abduction case, had confessed before a Dhaka court that he was in charge of the men who took part in killing the Jheniadah lawmaker.
5 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Graft Allegations: Benazir seeks 15 days’ time to appear before ACC

Former IGP Benazir Ahmed may not appear before the Anti-Corruption Commission for questioning today as he has sought 15 days’ time to appear before the commission.
5 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Govt must take action against Benazir

Opposition Chief Whip Mujibul Haque Chunnu yesterday in parliament demanded that the government take serious action against former IGP Benazir Ahmed.
5 June 2024, 18:00 PM

BCL leader murders activist in broad daylight

A Chhatra League leader shot and killed an activist of the pro-Awami League student body in broad daylight in Brahmanbaria yesterday and walked away in plain sight after the murder.  
5 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Son among 3 to die for killing woman in Kushtia

A Kushtia court today sentenced three people to death for killing a woman in Mirpur upazila in 2021
5 June 2024, 16:09 PM

Graft allegations: Benazir seeks 15 days to appear before ACC

Former IGP Benazir Ahmed may not appear before the ACC for questioning tomorrow as he has sought 15 days to appear before the commission
5 June 2024, 13:37 PM

2 arrested for killing child after rape in Gazipur

Police today arrested two teenage boys for raping and killing a three-year-old child in Gazipur.
5 June 2024, 12:20 PM

The murder plan was finalised at a Kolkata eatery

It was Tanvir Bhuiyan who lured the Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar to Kolkata as part of a mission to kill him.
4 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Graft Allegations: Benazir may not appear before ACC tomorrow

Former police chief Benazir Ahmed is unlikely to appear before the Anti-Corruption Commission tomorrow because he has yet to respond to its summons, according to sources.
4 June 2024, 18:00 PM

14 Money Laundering Cases: PK Halder’s associate Bashudeb, his wife sent to jail

A Dhaka court yesterday sent Bashudeb Banerjee, an associate of PK Halder and the then director of International Leasing and Financial Services (ILFS), and his wife Papia Banerjee, also a director of the institution, to jail after rejecting their bail petitions in 14 money laundering cases.
4 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Man to die for killing girl in Faridpur

A Faridpur court today sentenced a young man to death in a case filed for killing an 11-year-old girl in 2022
4 June 2024, 16:44 PM

100 employees’ death at Rahim Steel Mill’s factory in Kanchpur: HC orders to test dust of quartz powder

The High Court today ordered the authorities concerned of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) to examine whether the dust of quartz powder is detrimental to the human body, and how much of it, if at all
4 June 2024, 16:43 PM

DMP chief warns against harassing cattle traders

Says anyone who will obstruct traders and force them to take animals to markets not of their choice will be considered mugging
4 June 2024, 16:01 PM

Graft allegations: Benazir unlikely to appear before ACC on June 6

As no response came from former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed’s side to the Anti-Corruption Commission's (ACC) summons, it is unlikely that he would appear before it, said sources
4 June 2024, 13:16 PM

Money laundering cases: PK Halder’s associate Bashudeb, his wife sent to jail

A Dhaka court sent Bashudeb Banerjee, an associate of PK Halder and the then director of International Leasing and Financial Services (ILFS), and his wife Papia Banerjee, also a director of the institution, to jail after rejecting their bail petitions in 14 money laundering cases
4 June 2024, 12:31 PM

Twin sisters separated at birth as one stolen at DMCH

One of the newborn twin babies was stolen from Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) this afternoon, hours after their births
4 June 2024, 10:08 AM