The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reported discovering irregular bank transactions totalling over 127 crore Bangladeshi taka linked to Faisal Karim Masud, the prime suspect in the assassination of Inquilab Munch convener Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, and his associates. The announcement was made on Sunday, 21 December, as part of an ongoing investigation into potential […]

In a significant crackdown on cross-border crime, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has confiscated a substantial haul of smuggled goods, including narcotics and contraband, across various border points in Kurigram. The operation also led to the arrest of one alleged smuggler, with the estimated market value of the seized items reaching approximately BDT 3.5 million. […]

In the wake of the assassination of Osman Hadi, spokesperson for the Inquilab Munch, twenty high-profile individuals deemed at risk have been provided with armed security, commonly referred to as “gunmen.” The list includes senior political figures from various parties as well as other prominent personalities, according to authorities. Speaking at a briefing on Monday, […]

Feni police have recovered the lifeless body of a court employee, identified as Enamul Haque, hanging in a thicket beside the Fatehpur railway line. The grisly discovery was made on Monday morning, 22 December, and the body was subsequently transported to Feni General Hospital morgue by officials from Feni Model Police Station. According to police […]

The Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) has issued a stern ultimatum demanding the resignation of the Home, Law, and Foreign Affairs Advisers unless the government demonstrates visible improvement in law and order and secures the return of key fugitives, including the high-profile case of Hasina and other murder convicts. The statement was delivered by […]

A Dhaka University student was apprehended while attempting to sit a Jahangirnagar University (JU) entrance examination on behalf of another candidate. The incident occurred on Monday, 22 December, during the third shift of the test. According to university sources, the student was caught at 11:50 a.m. in Room 402 of the School and College Building […]

Greek coastguard authorities have rescued 539 migrants from a fishing vessel off the southern island of Gavdos, with Bangladeshis accounting for the overwhelming majority. Local coastguard officials (Limenarkio) confirmed that 437 of those rescued are Bangladeshi nationals. The vessel was spotted in distress in the early hours of Friday, 19 December, in the sea south […]

Bangladesh has witnessed a series of violent incidents in recent days, including the assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi, attacks on newspaper offices, and the brutal murder of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh, prompting criticism over the apparent lack of proactive action by law enforcement authorities. Observers and victims’ representatives have accused the administration of remaining […]

Law enforcement authorities have arrested 17 individuals across Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh in connection with the recent attacks on the offices of national dailies Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, as well as two cultural organisations. Among those detained is Md. Naim, who reportedly confessed during initial interrogation to purchasing a television and […]