Category: Law and Crime

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam speaking at a press briefing.

“Even Traffic Police, Asking Drivers to Follow the Law, Are Facing Violence”: IGP

March 13, 2025

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has urged citizens to refrain from attacking law enforcement officers, stressing that such actions threaten stability and public safety. “Let us do our job; please do not attack us. We are part of this society… citizens of this country. How can we ensure stability if we are unable […]

Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul.

Trial in Magura Child Rape-Murder Case Could Start Within a Week: Law Adviser

March 13, 2025

The trial for the rape and murder of the eight-year-old girl from Magura could begin within seven days, Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul said today. Speaking at a press conference at the Secretariat, he emphasized that law enforcement, medical professionals, and the judiciary are working with utmost urgency to ensure swift justice. […]

Hefajat-e Islam protest at Shapla Chattar, Dhaka, with inset images of Sheikh Hasina and Imran H Sarker.

2013 Shapla Chattar Crackdown: ICT Issues Arrest Warrants for 5 including Hasina, Imran

March 12, 2025

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants against five individuals, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, over alleged crimes against humanity related to the crackdown on 2013 Hefajat-e Islam protest at Motijheel’s Shapla Chattar in Dhaka. The tribunal also issued warrants against Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, […]

Dhaka court orders freezing of bank accounts linked to Sheikh Hasina and her family amid corruption investigation.

Dhaka Court Orders Freeze on 124 Bank Accounts Linked to Hasina and Family

March 11, 2025

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 124 bank accounts belonging to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, and five of their family members, over corruption allegations. The accounts, holding a total of Tk 577.85 crore, are linked to Hasina’s family and affiliated organizations. Judge Md Zakir Hossain of the Dhaka […]

Man detained in Lalmatia for allegedly assaulting two women over smoking dispute.

2 Women Attacked Over Smoking: Rinku from Lalmatia Detained

March 10, 2025

Police have taken a man named Rinku into custody after he allegedly attacked two young women at a tea stall in Dhaka’s Lalmatia area. The incident, which took place on March 1, reportedly escalated over the women smoking. According to police, Rinku was detained from Lalmatia on Sunday night for questioning. However, authorities clarified that […]

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul addressing a press conference on legal reforms in Bangladesh.

Rape Investigations Must Finish in 15 Days, Trials in 90 Days: Asif Nazrul

March 9, 2025

The Bangladesh government is set to fast-track the trial process for rape cases, with investigations to be completed within 15 days and trials concluded within 90 days, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul announced today. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat, Nazrul said that the government will introduce legal amendments to expedite rape trials and ensure swift […]

Multi-story residence of former MP Joaherul Islam in Tangail.

Joint Forces Clear Occupied Home of Former MP in Tangail

March 9, 2025

Law enforcement agencies have cleared the residence of Joaherul Islam, general secretary of Tangail district Awami League and a former Member of Parliament, after it was illegally occupied by a group led by a self-proclaimed student activist. A joint operation by the army and police, led by Sadar Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Ruhul Amin Sharif, […]

Bangladesh Supreme Court building in Dhaka.

HC Orders Immediate Removal of 8-Year-Old Rape Victim’s Photos from Social Media

March 9, 2025

The High Court (HC) today directed the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to immediately remove all images of an eight-year-old rape victim from social media. The order was issued by an HC bench comprising Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury, acting suo motu (on its own motion) after Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Mahsib […]

8-Year-Old Girl Raped in Magura: Case Filed Against 4, Including Sister’s Husband

March 8, 2025

An eight-year-old girl is in critical condition on life support after being sexually assaulted while visiting her sister’s home in Magura. The victim’s mother has filed a case against four members of her elder daughter’s in-laws, all of whom have been taken into police custody. According to police and family sources, the child, a resident […]

DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali addressing a press briefing.

Private Security Personnel to Act as ‘Auxiliary Police’ with Arrest Powers During Ramadan

March 8, 2025

With a shortage of police personnel ahead of Eid, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is set to deploy private security personnel as an “auxiliary force” to assist law enforcement in maintaining order, DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali announced at a press briefing in the capital’s Minto Road today. Responding to journalists’ questions, Commissioner Ali said […]

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Category: Law and Crime

“Even Traffic Police, Asking Drivers to Follow the Law, Are Facing Violence”: IGP

Trial in Magura Child Rape-Murder Case Could Start Within a Week: Law Adviser

2013 Shapla Chattar Crackdown: ICT Issues Arrest Warrants for 5 including Hasina, Imran

Dhaka Court Orders Freeze on 124 Bank Accounts Linked to Hasina and Family

2 Women Attacked Over Smoking: Rinku from Lalmatia Detained

Rape Investigations Must Finish in 15 Days, Trials in 90 Days: Asif Nazrul

Joint Forces Clear Occupied Home of Former MP in Tangail

HC Orders Immediate Removal of 8-Year-Old Rape Victim’s Photos from Social Media

8-Year-Old Girl Raped in Magura: Case Filed Against 4, Including Sister’s Husband

Private Security Personnel to Act as ‘Auxiliary Police’ with Arrest Powers During Ramadan

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