Monday, 14 Jul, 2025

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Freeze assets, accounts of Benazir: Court

A Dhaka court has ordered to freeze two properties belonging to former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed in New York and four bank accounts as part of an investigation into alleged illegal wealth accumulation. Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib issued the

Now action against drug lords: Home Adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that law enforcement must not only arrest drug couriers but also identify and capture the powerful ringleaders behind narcotics trafficking, which he warned is destroying the country’s future

HC rule on declaring July-August martyrs national heroes

The High Court (HC) on Monday (July 13) issued a rule asking authorities to explain why Shaheed Abu Sayeed, Mir Mugdha, Wasim, and other martyrs of the July-August mass uprising should not be officially recognised as national heroes. The bench, led by Justice Fahmida Kader, also

Mother, two children found dead in Mymensingh

A woman and her two young children were found murdered at their rented home in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh on Monday morning, police said. The victims were identified as Moyna Akter, 25, her seven-year-old daughter Raisa, and two-year-old son Nirab.  Their bodies were

8 ex-cops indicted over Chankharpool killings during July uprising

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on Monday (July 14) indicted eight former members of the police force, including ex-Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner Habibur Rahman, in connection with the killing of six people during the July uprising in Chankharpool last year.

Govt rejects reports claiming rise in crime

The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has dismissed media reports alleging a sharp increase in crime rate across Bangladesh this year. Press Wing also said there is no official data against such claim and may create unnecessary fear among the public. A statement was issued in this

Rain likely across Bangladesh, temperatures to drop slightly

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty winds across the country over the next 24 hours, beginning Monday morning (July 14). In a bulletin issued at 9:00am, the Met office said light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely

NBR uncovers Tk 1,874cr in tax evasion

The Income Tax Intelligence and Investigation Unit of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has uncovered tax evasion amounting to Tk 1,874 crore after investigating 183 individuals and entities, officials said on Monday (July 14). Of the total amount, Tk 1,174 crore has already been

Suppressing women to set nation back: Ali Riaz

National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Dr Ali Riaz has warned that suppressing women or denying them due respect will hinder the country’s progress. He made the remarks on Monday morning (July 14) at the Foreign Service Academy during the opening of the second

Jubo Dal leader Mahbub murder, CCTV footage reveals identities

Police have identified three suspects in the killing of Mahbubur Rahman Molla, an expelled local leader of the opposition-affiliated Jubo Dal, using CCTV footage that captured the attack in Khulna's Daulatpur area. Mahbub, a former vice-president of the Jubo Dal under Daulatpur

Signal 3 at Seaports, storm risk due to low pressure in Bay

Bangladesh's seaports have been asked to hoist local warning signal number three due to the formation of a low-pressure area over the North Bay and adjoining coastal regions, the Meteorological Department said on Monday (July 14). Signal number one has also been issued for river

Three women electrocuted in Bandarban 

Three women were killed and several others injured in an incident of electrocution following a transformer fire in Bandarban’s Sualak Union early Monday (July 14). The accident took place around 2 am in Dewai Headman Para, under Ward No. 7 of Sualak Union in Bandarban Sadar

Four police officers suspended

The government has suspended four more police officers for being absent from duty without approved leave. Ministry of Home Affairs has issued separate notification in this regard on Sunday (July 13). The orders were signed by Senior Secretary Nasimul Ghani. The officials

Russian house in Dhaka celebrates day of family, love and fidelity

The Russian House in Dhaka hosted a ceremonial event dedicated to the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. As part of the celebration, three families were awarded honorary "Happy Family" certificates in recognition of their strong family bonds and traditional values. Following

Two more arrested in Mitford murder case

Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the brutal killing of scrap metal trader Lal Chand, also known as Md Sohag, in front of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Hospital—commonly known as Mitford Hospital—in the capital's Old Dhaka. The detainees,

Consensus Commission aims for deal by July 30: Ali Riaz

Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, Prof Ali Riaz, today said the commission hopes to reach a logical conclusion by July 30, honouring the martyrs of last year’s July-August Mass Uprising. He made the remarks while opening the 12th day of the second phase of talks

Writ filed seeking judicial commission to probe Sohag murder

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking the formation of a high-powered judicial commission to investigate the brutal killing of scrap trader Lal Chand alias Md Sohag, who was beaten to death with a stone in front of Mitford Hospital in Old Dhaka. The petition was

No one will get 'Shapla' symbol: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has confirmed that the Shapla (water lily) symbol will not be allocated to any political party, ending a long-standing dispute between newly-formed political parties over its usage. In an interview with BBC Bangla, the CEC addressed a

Elections possible despite law and order challenges: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that holding national elections in Bangladesh remains possible despite prevailing challenges in law and order. The Election Commission is making independent preparations without any directives from the government, he added.

Titon granted 5-day remand in Mitford murder

A Dhaka court today (July 12) granted a five-day remand for Md Titon Gazi, arrested in connection with the brutal murder of scrap metal trader Lal Chand, also known as Sohag, near Sir Salimullah Medical College (Mitford) Hospital in Old Dhaka. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Hasib Ullah