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1,641 arrested across Bangladesh in police drive

A total of 1,641 people have been arrested across the country in recent police operations, including over 1,000 who were named in various cases or had outstanding arrest warrants, according to a statement from the Police Headquarters. The information was disclosed in a press release

Rain, thunder showers likely in parts of Bangladesh: Met Office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast rain or thunder showers with temporary gusty winds across various parts of the country over the next 24 hours starting from 9am today. According to a weather bulletin issued in the morning, light to moderate rain or thunder showers

Gopalganj clash: Death toll rises to five

Another individual who sustained bullet injuries during the recent unrest in Gopalganj has passed away, raising the death toll from Wednesday’s clashes to five. The victim, Ramjan Munshi, 32, a rickshaw-puller from the Thanapara area, passed away around 2:45am on Friday while

‘Free Internet Day’ today to mark July uprising day

In observance of July Uprising Day, the Posts and Telecommunications Division has declared July 18 as “Free Internet Day.”  As part of the initiative, all mobile phone users across Bangladesh will receive 1 GB of data at no cost. According to a directive issued by

400 sued over Gopalganj clash

A case against 400 people has been filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act over Wednesday’s violence centering a rally of the Nationalist Citizens’ Party (NCP) in Gopalganj. Earlier on July 16, Awami League supporters and the now-banned Chhatra League allegedly attacked on NCP

EC cancels registration of 96 observer groups

Election Commission (EC) has cancelled the registration of 96 domestic election observer organizations that were approved under the previous Awami League government, following the implementation of a new policy framework. Md Shariful Alam, Director of Public Relations at the EC,

ACC files multiple cases against Tarique Siddique, family

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed several cases against former Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique, security adviser to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with his wife and two daughters, over allegations of acquiring wealth beyond known sources of income. ACC Director

Army issues statement on Gopalganj unrest, urges calm

Bangladesh Army has issued a statement on the recent violence in Gopalganj, calling for public patience and cooperation in restoring order following the July 16 political rally by a political party that spiraled into widespread unrest. According to the statement released on Thursday

Obayed Ullah resigns as Islami Bank chairman

Obayed Ullah Al Masud has stepped down as Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, following recommendations from Bangladesh Bank in light of various allegations raised against him. According to both Islami Bank and the central bank sources Masud submitted his resignation to the

Bangladesh forms probe body over Gopalganj incident 

Bangladesh’s interim government has formed a high-level committee to investigate the recent outbreak of violence and deaths involving supporters of the Awami League and the banned Chhatra League during the National Citizen Party's (NCP) July march event in Gopalganj. The

Gopalganj district Jail attacked, vandalised

Leaders and activists of the Awami League and banned Chhatra League allegedly attacked Gopalganj District Jail on Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened around 4:00pm, when several hundred individuals reportedly began hurling bricks and stones at the jail compound without

4 killed in violence at NCP rally Gopalganj

At least four people were killed during violent clashes between law enforcers and alleged Awami League and banned Chattra League men over the National Citizen Party’s (NCP) rally in Gopalganj on Wednesday (July 16). The deceased were identified as Imon Talukder, 18, from

Gopalganj sees daylong violence as AL attacks NCP rally

Leaders and activists of National Citizen Party’s (NCP) came under severe attack in Gopalganj on Wednesday (July 16), following previously announce "March to Gopalganj" programme. The attack was launched by the banned Chhatra League, along with activists from the Awami

AL’s heinous act in Gopalganj will not go unpunished: Interim Govt

The interim government has strongly condemned the attack on leaders and supporters of the National Citizen Party (NCP) during their rally in Gopalganj, calling it a shameful violation of young citizens’ fundamental rights. An official statement was issued in this regard Wednesday

Section 144 imposed in Gopalganj as NCP convoy attacked 

Local authorities imposed Section 144 on Wednesday afternoon (July 16) after supporters of the Awami League (AL) and its banned student wing Chhatra League reportedly attacked a convoy of the National Citizen Party (NCP), following the party’s rally in the district. Gopalganj

Shohag killing ensued due to business dispute over cables: DMP

Scrap trader Sohag, was killed on last Wednesday, over a business conflict involving the trade of stolen rural power cables, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Operations) of DMP S N Md Nazrul Islam came up with the development while

Gopalganj UNO’s convoy attacked

Supporters of the banned Chhatra League, along with activists from the Awami League and its affiliated organisations, reportedly attacked the convoy of the Gopalganj Sadar Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) on Wednesday (July 16), escalating tensions in the district. The incident occurred

India urges Bangladesh to reconsider demolition of Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home

India has called on Bangladesh to reconsider its reported demolition of the ancestral home of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, offering support to preserve the site as a museum celebrating the shared cultural heritage of the two nations. The appeal follows local media

Bangladesh marks first July Martyrs’ Day

Bangladesh is observing ‘July Martyrs’ Day’ for the first time today (July 16) to commemorate the July Uprising and the death of Abu Sayeed, a student protester shot dead by police during last year’s anti-quota movement. The country is also observing a day

Archbishop Kevin S. Randall calls on Chief Adviser

Archbishop Kevin S. Randall, the Apostolic Nuncio (Ambassador of the Holy See), met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday at the State Guest House Jamuna. During the meeting, Archbishop Randall extended an invitation to Professor Yunus for an inter-religious dialogue