Even Pak forces in 1971 did not commit brutality like Hasina did

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday said the brutality committed by Sheikh Hasina and her associates during the July uprising may have exceeded that of the Pakistani forces during the 1971 Liberation War.
29 July 2025, 18:58 PM

Probe body formed to investigate death of Siju who 'drowned in pond while fleeing police'

The probe body is expected to submit its report within five working days
29 July 2025, 16:51 PM

Youth arrested over rape of girl

He will be produced before a court tomorrow
29 July 2025, 16:47 PM

Man fined Tk 5,000 for hanging, beating dog to death in Bakerganj

A few local youths captured the dog, tied a noose around its neck, hung it from a tree, and then beat it to death, as per locals
29 July 2025, 16:02 PM

ACC sues Asaduzzaman Noor

He has been accused of amassing wealth worth Tk 5.37 crore beyond known sources of income
29 July 2025, 08:42 AM

Army raids UPDF hideout in Rangamati; recovers AK-47, ammunition

Exchange of gunfire reported during ongoing operation in Baghaichhari hills, says ISPR
29 July 2025, 05:50 AM

Police warn of potential unrest from July 29 to August 8

All police units have been instructed to conduct special drives throughout the 11-day period
29 July 2025, 05:48 AM

Attack over FB post: Hindu families living in fear in Rangpur’s Gangachara

The Hindu community in Aldadpur village of Rangpur’s Gangachara upazila is living in fear after several homes were vandalised by people protesting over an alleged Facebook post hurting religious sentiment.
28 July 2025, 19:57 PM

‘I can't believe they'd be involved in extortion’

Laments father of two SAD leaders Sakadaun and Sadab arrested in Gulshan on extortion charges
28 July 2025, 19:19 PM

‘Without the uprising, you wouldn’t have dreamt of polls’

Political parties would not have dreamt of an election had there been no mass uprising on August 5, said Nahid Islam, convener of National Citizen Party (NCP).
28 July 2025, 18:48 PM

Planned attempt to destroy key documents: PBI

The fire at the office of the BCS (Administration) Welfare Multipurpose Cooperative Society inside the capital’s BIAM Foundation building was deliberately set to destroy important documents, said the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) yesterday.
28 July 2025, 18:38 PM

Three to die for rape of teen in Netrakona

A Netrakona court yesterday sentenced three men to death and 10 years' rigorous imprisonment on charges of raping a 15-year-old girl and provoking her to die by suicide.
28 July 2025, 18:05 PM

One killed in gunfight over control of sand quarry

Members of a group led by Piyas-Nayon reportedly opened fire on Mannan and his three associates, who were aboard an engine-powered trawler
28 July 2025, 15:29 PM

HC refuses to order judicial probe into Sohag’s murder

Petitioner plans to approach another bench after High Court drops writ petition
28 July 2025, 13:30 PM

Youth sent to jail over rape in Netrokona

The accused is Anwar Sheikh, 28, of Kalmakanda
27 July 2025, 20:43 PM

Court directs DMP DC Tareq Jubayer to explain his 'non-cooperation' in judicial proceedings

Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md Sanaullah issued an order in this regard on July 24
27 July 2025, 19:00 PM

Four govt officials, including ex-DC, jailed for violating court order on eviction

At the same time, arrest warrants have been issued against them
27 July 2025, 18:58 PM

Arrest warrant issued against Naem Nizam

A Dhaka tribunal yesterday issued arrest warrants against former Bangladesh Pratidin editor Naem Nizam, its publisher Moynal Hossain Chowdhury and news portal Bangla Insider's Chief Editor Syed Borhan Kabir in a Digital Security Act case over publishing and circulating false, defamatory and offensive information.
27 July 2025, 18:54 PM

Extortion attempt: 4 SAD leaders placed on 7-day remand

A Dhaka court yesterday placed four leaders and activists of Students Against Discrimination on seven-day remand in a case filed over extortion from the family of a former Awami League lawmaker in Gulshan.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM