Viral video of August 5: Policemen seen piling up bodies on van

A grisly video of several partially covered bloodstained bodies on a van with some policemen standing by has gone viral on social media, raising questions about possible disrespectful handling of bodies of quota movement victims.
31 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Cops tell family of abducted car dealer ‘not to worry’

The family of businessman Aslam Serniabath filed a police complaint over his abduction from Dhaka’s Pallabi two days ago, and they have been told “not to worry about him”.    
31 August 2024, 18:00 PM

1.94 lakh sued in 268 cases since AL govt fall: MSF

Since the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, at least 268 cases have been filed against 1.94 lakh people, mostly targeting AL leaders and activists including party President Sheikh Hasina.
31 August 2024, 18:00 PM

EX-chief whip ASM Feroz on three-day fresh remand

A Dhaka court today placed former chief whip ASM Feroz on a fresh three-day remand for interrogation in connection with the death of 16-year-old Sohag Miah, who died during quota reform protests in Dhaka’s Bhatara area on July 19
31 August 2024, 14:11 PM

Shakil Ahmed, Farzana Rupa sent to jail

A Dhaka court today sent Shakil Ahmed, former head of news at Ekattor Television, and Farzana Rupa, its principal correspondent, to jail in connection with the death of garment worker Rubel during the student-led protests
31 August 2024, 12:50 PM

1.94 lakh sued in 268 cases since the fall of AL govt: MSF

Since the fall of the Awami League (AL) government on August 5, at least 268 cases have been filed against 1.94 lakh people, mostly targeting AL leaders and activists
31 August 2024, 12:45 PM

Kidnapping in Barishal: Cops yet to rescue school girl after 10 days

Cops are yet to rescue a school girl who was kidnapped ten days ago from Barishal city
31 August 2024, 12:32 PM

At least 49 minority teachers forced to resign since Aug 5

At least 49 teachers belonging to minority communities were forced to resign across the country after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government amid a student-led peoples' uprising on August 5, a minority organisation said today
31 August 2024, 12:04 PM

Tk 1,13,245cr laundering: CID launches probe into S Alam Group

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the allegation of laundering of Tk 1,13,245 crore (approximately USD 10.7 billion) abroad by Saiful Alam, the owner of S Alam Group, and his associates
31 August 2024, 11:50 AM

Stop purge of journos, RSF tells interim govt

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for the interim government to stop the purge of journalists who were considered to be affiliated with the former government and to release them immediately
31 August 2024, 11:34 AM

Man held for attacking temple, vandalising idol in Lalmonirhat

A man has been arrested following an attack on the Sree Sree Sarbajanin Bholar Dighi Sannyasi Dham temple in Sarpukur union of Lalmonirhat's Aditmari upazila
31 August 2024, 11:02 AM

BSF hands over AL leader Panna’s body to family

The body of Panna, former general secretary of Bangladesh Chhatra League, moved from the mortuary of Khliehriat Civil Hospital in Meghalaya to Dawki check post early today for the handover.
31 August 2024, 07:41 AM

Auto-rickshaw driver killed by 'muggers' at Khilgaon flyover

A battery-run auto-rickshaw driver was stabbed to death allegedly by muggers at Basabo slope of Khilgaon flyover in Dhaka early today
31 August 2024, 04:47 AM

Hasina made accused in 3 more cases

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sued over three deaths and the partial loss of vision of a victim during the student-led mass uprising.
30 August 2024, 18:00 PM

‘Murder attempt’: Bashundhara chairman, MD sued

A case has been filed against Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir on charges of attempted murder in Bogura during the student-led mass uprising.
30 August 2024, 18:00 PM

‘I want protection’

It was around 1:30pm on April 10 when Tasnim Sarah Priya, 27, a resident of Uttara in the capital, was saying her prayer at their rented house.
30 August 2024, 18:00 PM

'I want protection'

Says Tasnim Sarah Priya, who was severely injured in an attack by her husband
30 August 2024, 17:48 PM

Major reshuffle in judiciary: Govt transfers 81 lower court judges

The government has made a major reshuffle in the judiciary by transferring 81 lower court judges, including district and additional district judges, metropolitan and chief judicial magistrates..The law ministry issued four notifications to this effect on Thursday, mentioning that transfers
30 August 2024, 14:30 PM

Two escaped prisoners arrested in Sherpur

Two escaped prisoners of Sherpur jail were arrested last night
30 August 2024, 13:56 PM

'Is this new independence not for my son?'

Asks mother of a victim of enforced disappearance at human chain
30 August 2024, 10:18 AM