The Police Service Association has strongly protested the controversial remarks made by Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shahjahan Chowdhury. In a statement issued on Monday night, 24 November, the Association said that the comments came to their attention after they spread on social media. The statement described the remarks as ambitious and demeaning to the police. Shahjahan Chowdhury, […]

“You are a big businessman. You must give five crore taka. Otherwise, we will kill you and your family.” This was the death threat issued to a businessman from Pallabi in the capital as extortionists demanded money. When he refused, they shot him in the leg. Since then, he has been living in extreme fear […]

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is set to host its first-ever joint meeting with tenants and landlords. A roundtable discussion titled ‘House Rent in Dhaka City’, involving homeowners and tenants within DNCC’s jurisdiction, will be held on 27 November at 1:30 pm at the Nagar Bhaban premises. The session will be presided over by […]

Manikganj town became tense following allegations of derogatory remarks about Islam and Allah by Baul artist Abul Kashem. Yesterday morning, Tohidi Janta held a protest march and assembly demanding Abul Kashem’s execution. Meanwhile, his followers prepared demonstrations and human chains for his release, which were disrupted by the Tohidi Janta’s attack. Three Baul artists and […]