Dhaka, Jan 13 (IANS) With Bangladesh moving closer to its 13th parliamentary election scheduled for February, a sharp rise in violence, including targeted killings and the widespread use of illegal firearms, has sparked growing fear among political parties and prospective candidates across the country, according to local media reports.Reports suggest that killings linked to political rivalry, the struggle for dominance, and personal disputes have escalated, fuelling growing security concerns amo…
Latest Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2 News & Updates
Dhaka, Dec 24 (IANS) At least 663 people were arrested by Bangladesh police across the country in 24 hours as part of ‘Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2’, a nationwide crackdown launched to restore law and order and recover illegal firearms, local media reported, citing a senior police official.Confirming the development, Assistant Inspector-General (Media & Public Relations) of Bangladesh Police Headquarters, AHM Shahadat Hossain, said that 663 people were taken into custody and nine firearms we…