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Police recovered the bodies of Rabeya Begum, 26, and her three-year-old son Abdullah from their home in Muradnagar, Cumilla on Saturday. While authorities are investigating whether it was murder or suicide, family members claim they were killed and hanged, citing that Rabeya’s feet were touching the ground. The bodies have been sent for autopsy.READ FULL
At least 50 people were injured during a three-hour clash between garment workers and law enforcement in Narayanganj, Bangladesh. The conflict began when police attempted to disperse protesters demonstrating against the termination of 120 workers from Robintex Ltd ahead of Eid. Ten police officers were among the injured, and authorities have detained 10 individuals in connection with the incident.READ FULL
A Dhaka court has sentenced three individuals – Hasibul Hossain, Shrabon, and Abdullah Al Noman – to death for the 2019 murder of Ismail Hossain Jisan, a 24-year-old European University of Bangladesh student. The verdict was delivered by Judge Farzana Yeasmin in the presence of two convicts, while the third remains at large. A fourth accused, Sajni Akhter, was acquitted due to lack of evidence.READ FULL
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated investigations into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members. The probe includes allegations of $300 million money laundering to the US by Hasina and her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, as well as claims of embezzling Tk 80,000 crore from nine priority projects involving Hasina, Joy, her sister Rehana, and niece Tulip Siddiq.READ FULL
RAB arrested Sakhawat Hossain Molla, personal assistant to former Youth and Sports Minister Nazmul Hasan Papon, and Abdul Hekim Raihan, Bhairab Upazila Swechchhasebak League president, in Dhaka. They are suspects in a July 19 attack on an anti-discrimination student march in Bhairab, Kishoreganj, which resulted in multiple injuries. Three cases were filed against them, and they have been transferred to Bhairab Police Station.READ FULL
The Anti-discrimination Student Movement’s coordinator Abu Mohammad Raihan has announced a Tk 1 lakh reward for catching armed BCL cadres in Cumilla area and handing them over to police. The announcement, made via Facebook, refers to an August 5 incident where BCL activists allegedly attacked students and civilians with firearms. The post has gone viral on social media, and Raihan has confirmed the bounty offer to The Daily Star.READ FULL
Unidentified masked men placed a black cloth on the female figure of the Raju Memorial Sculpture at Dhaka University late last night, making it appear as if she were wearing a hijab. Students quickly noticed and removed the cloth. Witnesses reported seeing the men arrive on motorcycles, place the cloth, and leave. The university proctor, Saifuddin Ahmed, stated that a committee would be formed to investigate the incident. A proctorial team was sent to the site, but students had already removed the hijab before their arrival.READ FULL
A Dhaka man was scammed out of Tk 17.67 lakh by fraudsters promising a $5 million insurance payout from a deceased person in the US. The victim, Md Nuruzzaman, was contacted via Facebook and WhatsApp by scammers posing as bank officials and customs officers. He made multiple payments for supposed fees and taxes. Police arrested Aziz Molla, one of the fraudsters, and seized evidence including cheque books and ATM cards. Molla confessed to his involvement in the crime.READ FULL
Satkhira police have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of the thief who stole a crown from the Jeshoreshwari Temple. The crown, gifted by Indian PM Modi in 2021, was taken on Thursday. CCTV footage captured the theft, but the culprit remains unidentified. Four suspects have been arrested, and a case has been filed. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has expressed concern and urged Bangladeshi authorities to investigate the incident thoroughly.READ FULL
An unidentified man threw a suspected Molotov cocktail at a puja mandap in Dhaka’s Tanti Bazar, injuring five people who tried to catch him. Police are investigating but haven’t identified the suspect or filed a case yet. CCTV footage shows a man in white throwing an object at the mandap. Puja organizers believe it was an attempted sabotage, distinct from a nearby mugging incident where three suspects were arrested. Police recovered a bottle filled with a liquid substance from the scene.READ FULL
In a joint operation by army and police in Pirojpur’s Mathbaria upazila, four drug dealers were arrested early today. The suspects, from Badurgacha village, include two with previous criminal records. Law enforcement seized weapons, drugs, stolen mobiles, a camera, and cash during the raid at 12:30am. Authorities recovered 135 yaba pills, 20 grams of hemp, and Tk 15,900. A new case will be filed against the detainees in connection with the raid.READ FULL
Mahmudur Rahman, acting editor of Amar Desh, was granted bail in a case involving an alleged plot to abduct and kill Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former PM Sheikh Hasina. Rahman had recently returned to Bangladesh after 5.5 years in exile. He was previously sentenced to 7 years in prison, along with several others, for this case. The plot allegedly involved BNP leaders and was uncovered in 2015.READ FULL
Border Guard Bangladesh detained two intoxicated Indian nationals who illegally entered Bangladesh in a pickup van through Bhomra land port in Satkhira. The vehicle damaged the port’s gate and several vehicles. A BGB-BSF meeting was held, where BSF apologized for the incident. The intruders, identified as Prokash Sarkar and Dilu Sarkar from West Bengal, were found to be under the influence of drugs. They are expected to be handed over to the police, and a case is being prepared.READ FULL
Police in Chittagong, Bangladesh, have arrested three individuals for the murder of Shahadat Hossain, a van driver. The victim was found dead on August 14 near Badna Shah shrine after being brutally beaten. A viral video showed Shahadat tied to poles and attacked. The suspects were identified through a WhatsApp group. Shahadat’s wife confirmed his identity in the video. The attack likely occurred on August 13, and a murder case was filed by the victim’s uncle on August 15.READ FULL
Three Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) members were arrested in connection with attacking and firing on protesters during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Brahmanbaria on August 4-5. The arrests were made by Rapid Action Battalion and police in separate operations. The suspects include a district unit organizing secretary and two other local BCL leaders. They were arrested as part of a case filed on August 22 against 53 former and current BCL members. Legal proceedings are underway to present them in court.READ FULL
Former Awami League MP ABM Fazle Karim Chowdhury has been placed on a two-day remand by a Chattogram court in an attempted murder case. He’s been shown arrested in five cases, including charges of burning the Quran, hurting religious sentiments, vandalism, and arson. Fazle Karim, who won his fifth consecutive term in the recent election, was produced before multiple courts. Additional police were deployed at the court premises to maintain order during the hearing.READ FULL
Additional Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mashiur Rahman was arrested in Dhaka yesterday by detectives near the airport. He faces multiple charges filed after the August 5 ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government through mass protests. Recently promoted from Deputy Commissioner, Mashiur had been serving as DC of Lalbagh Division (Detectives) until August 5. He was later attached to the Chattogram range DIG office. Officials confirm he will be charged in a case filed with New Market Police Station in Dhaka.READ FULL
Tofazzal Hossain, a 35-year-old man known to wander Dhaka University campus, was tortured to death by students at Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall. Mistaken for a thief, he was subjected to hours of abuse, with authorities failing to intervene despite being informed. The university administration eventually took him to a police station, then to a hospital where he was declared dead. The incident has sparked outrage, and the university has filed a case. Tofazzal had reportedly been mentally unstable since losing his family members.READ FULL
Mizanur Rahman Mizan, director of Rongdhonu Group and former vice chairman of Rupganj upazila, has been granted a two-day remand by a Dhaka court. Mizan was arrested in connection with a case filed at Khilkhet police station for alleged extortion. The case, filed by a security guard, accuses eight individuals of unlawfully entering a property, vandalizing signboards, and threatening security personnel. The accused allegedly demanded Tk5 crore and threatened violence if not paid. Mizan was arrested in Vatara, Dhaka.READ FULL
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested two Myanmar citizens in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, with 10kg of gold ornaments valued at Tk 11.52 crore (approximately $10.5 million USD). The suspects, Hafizur Rahman (24) and Anwar (30), both from Maungdaw township in Myanmar, were apprehended in the Aliabad area of Teknaf municipality on Monday. Lieutenant Colonel Mohiuddin Ahmed, commanding officer of Teknaf-2 BGB, reported that the arrest was made based on information about smuggling activities in the area.READ FULL
The Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) has arrested Mohammad Joni Sheikh, the prime suspect in the murder of retired schoolteacher Mrinal Kanti Chatterjee in Bagerhat’s Sadar upazila. The crime occurred on August 5, when assailants broke into Mrinal’s home, killing him and severely injuring his wife and daughter. The suspects also looted valuables before fleeing. Joni Sheikh was apprehended in Fakirhat upazila and handed over to the police. A case was filed on August 18 against multiple suspects.READ FULL
A female garment worker, Rahela Akhter (25), was found murdered in her rented house in Sreepur, Gazipur. Rahela worked as an assistant operator at the Blue Plant garment factory. The incident occurred around 9:00pm in Mulaid village. Police found her body with a veil wrapped around her neck. She had been living with her husband for the past four days. The motive for the murder is unknown, and police are investigating. The victim’s and her husband’s details are being collected for further legal action.READ FULL
A Dhaka court has rescheduled the submission of the investigation report on the abduction and murder of former MP Anwarul Azim Anar to October 21, 2024. Anar, who disappeared in Kolkata on May 13, 2024, is believed to have been strangled and dismembered. His body remains unfound. The case, filed by Anar’s daughter on May 22, is being investigated by the Detective Branch of Police. The court postponed the deadline as investigators couldn’t submit the report by the original date.READ FULL
A 20-year-old woman with intellectual and physical challenges, Rozina Sultana Chumki, was killed in Satkhira, Bangladesh, after being struck with a hammer for playing loud music. The incident occurred near Thanaghata intersection. The main suspect, Ilias Hossain, 27, and four others were detained by Rapid Action Battalion (Rab). Chumki was a vocational student at a local school for intellectually challenged individuals. The attack happened when she was walking on the road, playing music on her bluetooth speaker. A case will be filed after the autopsy.READ FULL
A traffic policeman, Ashraf Ali, was stabbed by an unidentified youth while on duty at Janapath intersection in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area. The incident occurred around 9:00pm, and Ali was initially taken to Rajarbagh Police Line Hospital before being transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The attacker fled the scene immediately after the stabbing. Jatrabari Police Station’s OIC Faruk Ahmed stated that they are working with the army to gather more information about the incident.READ FULL
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained a smuggler with 11 gold bars at the Bhomra Lakshidari border in Satkhira. The suspect, Zakir Hossain, 31, was caught attempting to smuggle the gold into India. BGB-33 conducted the operation based on a tip-off. The gold bars, weighing about 1.5 kg and valued at Tk 1,60,70,528, were found wrapped in a towel around Hossain’s waist. A case has been filed, and the gold will be deposited at the Treasury Office.READ FULL
Four suspected hijackers were arrested by police in Brahmanbaria early Friday. The arrests were made on the Cumilla-Sylhet highway in the Puniyaut area. The suspects, aged between 18 and 22, are residents of South Poirotola. Police recovered a stolen mobile phone and some domestic weapons during the operation. The arrestees have been sent to the district jail, and a case has been filed. The operation was conducted based on a tip-off, according to the officer-in-charge of Brahmanbaria Sadar Police Station.READ FULL
Former ministers Hasanul Haq Inu, Rashed Khan Menon, and Zunaid Ahmed Palak were shown arrested in an additional murder case related to the death of a grocery shop owner during a student protest in Dhaka on July 19. The order was passed by a Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate upon police request. The three politicians, arrested in August from different parts of Dhaka, have already been remanded in several other murder cases since their detention.READ FULL
Tyrese Haspil, former assistant to tech entrepreneur Fahim Saleh, has been sentenced to 40 years to life for murdering and dismembering Saleh in 2020. Haspil, convicted of stealing $400,000 from Saleh’s businesses, killed his ex-boss in his Manhattan apartment to conceal ongoing theft. The murder involved tasing, stabbing, and attempted dismemberment. Haspil was arrested days after Saleh’s cousin discovered the body.READ FULL
Former Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia was arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion in Mohakhali, Dhaka. He was wanted in a case filed at Khilgaon Police Station related to the 2015 death of Nuruzzaman Jony, a Chhatra Dal leader, in police custody. The case, filed on September 3, implicates 13 current and former police officers. Asaduzzaman has also been under scrutiny for corruption allegations, with the Anti-Corruption Commission investigating his wealth.READ FULL
A Dhaka court has placed Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, former energy adviser to ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, on a four-day remand. He was arrested on September 10 in connection with the murder of Sumon Shikder during recent student protests. Shikder was killed by police fire on July 19. His mother filed a case against 179 people, including Sheikh Hasina. Police had requested a 10-day remand for Chowdhury. READ FULL
Former additional attorney general Barrister Md Mehedi Hasan Chowdhury and Gazipur Metropolitan Awami League Advisory Council member Riaz Mahmud were arrested in Jhenaidah while attempting to cross the border. The arrests were made in connection with two separate cases filed at Adabor Police Station in Dhaka and Bason Police Station in Gazipur. Police sources confirmed the arrests but details about the specific charges in the cases were not immediately available. The incident highlights ongoing law enforcement actions against political figures in Bangladesh.READ FULL
Tajul Islam, the new Chief Prosecutor of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal, announced that defendants, including Sheikh Hasina, will be allowed to appoint foreign lawyers for their trials. The prosecution team is gathering evidence from hospitals, media outlets, and various institutions to ensure a transparent investigation. Islam emphasized that the government has no political agenda in these trials, which aim to bring justice for atrocities committed against students and the public. The prosecution is working to start the trial process promptly.READ FULL
Former chief whip ASM Feroz has been sent to jail by a Dhaka court in connection with the killing of a youth during recent student protests. Feroz was arrested on August 23 and had been on remand. The case involves the death of 16-year-old Sohagh Miah, who was shot by police on July 19 near Bhatara Police Station. Sohagh’s father filed a case against 91 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on August 20.READ FULL
A case has been filed against 73 individuals, including former ministers Asaduzzaman Khan and Dipu Moni, and former state minister Mohammad Ali Arafat, over the death of Jagannath University student Ikramul Haque Sajid during recent mass protests. The victim’s father filed the case, which also names former high-ranking police officials. Sajid was allegedly shot by Awami League leaders and activists during a protest in Dhaka’s Mirpur-10 area on August 4 and died on August 14 while receiving treatment.READ FULL
Joint forces recovered an AK-47 rifle in Pabna’s Bera upazila. Acting on a tip-off, a team led by Captain Mahadi from Shanthia camp conducted a raid near Bera pump house on Thursday night. They found an abandoned box near the Ichamati river containing the AK-47 rifle, two magazines, and a telescope. The weapons and ammunition were handed over to Bera Police Station. The Officer in Charge of Bera police station confirmed the incident. Law enforcement officials informed journalists about the recovery last night.READ FULL