Tarique’s security under review amid huge crowds
Law enforcement agencies are reassessing Tarique Rahman’s security citing unexpectedly large crowds at programmes attended by the BNP acting chairman, officials said.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
‘Fire safety enforcement is harder without full-time magistrates’
With the number of fire-prone establishments in the country tripling within a year, questions have emerged about how effectively safety standards are being enforced.
24 December 2025, 05:00 AM
Farewell to fallen soldiers of peace with flags, tears
Mohammad Alamgir, father of private Shamim Reza, stood solemnly beside his son’s coffin, draped half in the national flag and half in the UN flag.
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Jamaat seeks gunman, police protection for its ameer
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has sought round-the-clock deployment of a gunman for its ameer, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, and the posting of armed police personnel for the security of his residence.
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM
‘My son was my banyan tree’: Families bid farewell to six fallen Bangladeshi peacekeepers
Grief and pride converge at Dhaka Cantonment as slain UN soldiers receive state honours
21 December 2025, 07:38 AM
Candidates, July warriors can now apply for firearms
In a major development, the government has issued policy guidelines on granting firearm licences and appointing retainers (persons to carry firearms) to individuals who are politically important and candidates contesting the national election.
15 December 2025, 18:06 PM
The call that never came
Laments wife of peacekeeper killed in Sudan; grief sweeps families as news reaches home
14 December 2025, 18:11 PM
Six deaths in Sudan, countless tears in Bangladeshi villages
With the latest deaths, number of Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in UN missions rises to 174
14 December 2025, 16:53 PM
Govt to provide firearm licence to candidates
The government has decided to provide personal security to individuals who played key roles in the July uprising in the wake of several shooting incidents, including the Friday attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, an independent MP aspirant from Dhaka-8.
13 December 2025, 18:24 PM
Shooting spate raises concerns ahead of polls
In recent weeks, several killings involving underground gangs have made headlines.
13 December 2025, 18:03 PM
CID partners with foreign firm to recover MTFE scammed funds
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is preparing to repatriate a portion of the money laundered through MTFE, a Canada-based trading platform that scammed thousands of Bangladeshi investors with promises of high returns from cryptocurrency and forex trading.
12 December 2025, 18:00 PM
From hope to horror: The dark reality of illegal migration to Europe
At least 18 others, like Akbar, were deceived by Nazir's trafficking network within a year, according to officials
12 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Extrajudicial killings, custodial torture still stalk Bangladesh
ASK reports 29 deaths in 11 months till November this year
9 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Number of fire-prone structures triples in a year
Reveal inspections by fire service; experts call for strict enforcement of safety regulations
5 December 2025, 18:32 PM
Stay neutral, you have historic responsibilities
The field-level police officials have been directed to remain neutral and avoid aligning with any political party or candidate during the upcoming national elections.
4 December 2025, 18:18 PM
PM, not the president, to pick IGP
The revised draft of the Police Commission Ordinance 2025 has dropped the clause that allowed the commission to recommend a three-member panel for the appointment of the inspector general of police (IGP).
1 December 2025, 18:11 PM
Human trafficking: New law drafted as 95% of cases end in acquittal
The new ordinance updates the legal framework to meet international standards, particularly the UN protocol on migrant smuggling.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Korail slum: 4th fire in 2yrs exposes deadly structural flaws
The slum, one of the largest in the city and home to nearly 1.5 lakh people, is connected to the main road by a narrow approach that remains clogged most of the time by long lines of stalled rickshaws.
26 November 2025, 18:17 PM
Govt reshuffles SPs in all districts ahead of polls
The government yesterday appointed or transferred superintendents of police to all 64 districts through a manual lottery, a first in the force’s history, in a major reshuffle aimed at ensuring stability during the upcoming national election.
26 November 2025, 18:09 PM
Underworld back in play, raising alarm
Gangs could be used as hired muscle during upcoming polls, warns police intelligence report
15 November 2025, 18:07 PM