It is initially believed to have been triggered by electrical short circuit

Denounce attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star and journalist detentions, calling for impartial investigations

Charges include inciting riot, looting, vandalism, and arson with intent to kill

A group of international and regional human rights and digital rights organisations yesterday condemned the December 19 attacks on the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star and Chhayanaut.

Thirty-two eminent citizens yesterday demanded the immediate arrest of the killers of Sharif Osman Hadi and credible investigations into the recent attacks on media outlets and cultural organisations.

With the large number of electric three-wheelers (E3Ws) already plying the streets and providing livelihoods for thousands, experts and officials yesterday said the only option is to integrate them into the public transport system under strict regulations.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman is slated to register as a voter on December 27, shortly after returning to Bangladesh from London on December 25.

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday condemned the recent attacks on media houses, saying such incidents are unjustifiable under any circumstances.

Leaders of minority organisations yesterday alleged that the government had failed to stop violence, killings and persecution of minority communities.

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) yesterday sought the framing of charges against former law minister Anisul Huq and Salman F Rahman, former adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in a crimes against humanity case filed over killings during the July uprising.

BSS, Dhaka

Inqilab Moncho yesterday demanded the immediate resignation of the Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul and CA’s Special Assistant on Home Affairs Khoda Baksh Chowdhury, holding them accountable for the murder of the platform’s spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi.

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday said the country’s law and order situation would gradually improve ahead of the election and referendum scheduled for February 12 next year.

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday said the murder case of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho and a frontline activist of the July uprising, will be tried under the Speedy Trial Tribunal to ensure swift justice.

Repeated policy reforms and bilateral agreements with Malaysia have failed to break the control of recruitment syndicates, speakers said at a national dialogue yesterday.

The arrests were made after analysing video footage of the incidents, and further arrests would follow

Bangladesh missions in New Delhi and Agartala have suspended all consular and visa services amid security concerns.

The Daily Star yesterday filed a case accusing 350-400 people of vandalism, arson, and looting at its Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue office early Friday.

The interim government has pulled the economy back from the brink, but investment remains in the doldrums

Urge journalists, political leaders, professionals after attacks on Daily Star, Prothom Alo