Dhaka, June 18 (IANS) As violence against women and children continues to mount across Bangladesh, at least 5,448 cases were registered under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act between March and May, local media reported, citing police headquarters data. According to a report in Bangladesh’s leading Bengali daily Prothom Alo, of the 413 cases filed in Dhaka metropolitan areas, police submitted charge sheets in only 65 cases within three months, while 10 cases were closed with final…
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Dhaka, June 13 (IANS) A leading minority human rights organisation expressed grave concern over the ongoing incidents of communal violence and extortion across Bangladesh, particularly those targeting the Hindu minority community.Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, a human rights organisation working against religious discrimination, condemned the continued threats by a “vested group” to demolish the Radha-Gobinda Temple in Gaibandha district, warning that such developments could …
Dhaka, June 12 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was effusive in praise for their men’s team after it romped to a historic ODI series victory against the five-time World Champions by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Thursday. “Unforgettable Win! Bangladesh defeat Australia and clinch the ODI series! The Tigers roar loud at home! ” BCB said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.A brilliant bowling effort saw Australia reduced to 0/3 at the end of t…
Dhaka, June 9 (IANS) Bangladeshi independent lawmaker Rumeen Farhana expressed grave concern over the worsening law and order situation in the country, local media reported.Citing statistics from Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), she said that the incidents of murder, abduction, and violence against women had surged during the Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government’s first 100 days in office.Addressing the Parliament, she drew attention to the vacant seat o…
Dhaka, June 7 (IANS) Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, promising greater transparency, improved facilities and a restoration of Bangladesh cricket’s reputation after a turbulent period for the sport in the country.The 36-year-old-the only candidate in Sunday’s elections in Dhaka-will serve a four-year term, having already spent the last two months running the board’s interim committee.Tamim, after being elected, insisted it was a hu…
Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) The Bangladesh government has not initiated talks with India regarding resumption of passenger train services between the two countries, despite a demand from its citizens. Services of the Maitree Express that ran between Kolkata and Dhaka and the Bandhan Express, connecting Khulna to the capital city of West Bengal, have been suspended indefinitely since July 19, 2024.The connectivity was severed due to unrest in Bangladesh that finally led to the ouster of Prime Minister…
Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) A Bangladeshi court has sent former MP and Awami League leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to jail in connection with a murder case linked to a shooting incident during the July 2024 demonstrations in Dhaka’s Uttara, local media reported.Confirming the development, Sub-Inspector Md Shamim of the prosecution division said that Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Zakir Hossain issued the order on Wednesday following a petition from the investigating officer.Rahman was arreste…
Kolkata, June 3 (IANS) A Bangladeshi national was apprehended by troops of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) while attempting to cross over into India from Nepal with an expired visa. Mohammed Mukter Hossain (36) was nabbed by troops of the 41 Bn SSB at the BIT check post in Ranidanga, north Bengal, when he was crossing the Old Bridge. Hossain is a resident of Madanmohanpur, Nawabganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh. “The troops at the check post asked him to produce some identity doc…
Dhaka, June 3 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League alleged that the funeral of senior party leader Tofail Ahmed was marked by confrontation, detentions, and allegations of deliberate obstruction, despite the authorities’ claim that the country has moved beyond the cycle of political vengeance.The party said that “what should have been a dignified national farewell” for the veteran 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War organiser and nine-time parliamentarian, who died on June 1, instead descended into c…
Dhaka, June 1 (IANS) Several protestors and police personnel were injured in Bangladesh after the law enforcement authorities used water cannons, tear gas shells and sound grenades to disperse demonstrators outside the Islami Bank head office in Dhaka’s Dilkusha commercial area on Monday morning, local media reported. The demonstration, organised under the banners of the Islami Bank Disgruntled Customers’ Co-ordination Council and Islami Bank Customer Forum, was held to protest the appointment o…