Kali idol, gold ornaments stolen from Faridpur temple
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iPhone was motive behind killing of Opratim: Police
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Toddler rescued within six hours of abduction in Chattogram
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Teen arrested over attempted rape of four children in Patuakhali
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Journalist assaulted ‘by contractor’ in Kushtia
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Father ‘poisons three children, attempts suicide’
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Student ‘beaten to death’ over theft allegation
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20 September 2026 Crime & Justice

‘Spike strip’ used to stop bus in Tk 57 lakh robbery

Armed robbers intercepted a bus on the Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf highway and looted Tk 57 lakh in cash from three bKash sales representatives after stabbing one and assaulting the others yesterday.
3 August 2026

Benazir released on bail in UAE

Former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed has been granted bail by a court in the United Arab Emirates on the condition that he remain in the country, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
3 August 2026

Chhatra Dal leader held over rape of 18-yr-old

Police arrested a local Chhatra Dal leader in Jashore’s Chougachha upazila on Saturday night on charges of raping an 18-year-old college student.
3 August 2026

Man held after confessing to killing wife, mother-in-law

Police yesterday arrested a man after he turned himself in and confessed to stabbing his wife and mother-in-law to death in Dhaka’s Kalabagan earlier in the day.
3 August 2026

Farmer shot dead, 5 hurt in Narsingdi clash

A farmer was shot dead, and five others were injured in a gun attack by rivals over a turf war in Raipura upazila of Narsingdi yesterday.
3 August 2026

3 Chinese nationals among 4 held over online gambling, fraud ring in Dhaka's Bashundhara: DMP

Police seize 14 laptops, over 6,000 SIM cards and 20 gateway devices during raid
2 August 2026

Farmer shot dead, 5 injured in Narsingdi clash

Police say attack linked to longstanding rivalry between supporters of UP chairman and former UP member
2 August 2026
2 August 2026

Nail-studded log used to stop bus in Tk 57 lakh Teknaf robbery

Armed robbers searched the vehicle and targeted three bKash sales representatives carrying cash
2 August 2026

HC grants bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das; release stalled by other cases

Defence says he has now secured bail in three of the six cases filed against him
2 August 2026

DNCC administrator, Dhaka-18 MP allegedly attacked during Uttarkhan visit

City corporation says they came under attack while inspecting site where sanitation workers were assaulted earlier in the day
2 August 2026

David Emon placed on 10-day remand in two cases

Court also shows alleged member of Boro Sazzad's criminal network arrested in an extortion case
2 August 2026

Chhatra Dal leader held over rape of HSC student in Jashore

Police say case filed based on victim's complaint; accused to be produced before court today
2 August 2026

Man kills wife, mother-in-law in Dhaka's Kalabagan, police say

Police say the woman died at the scene, while her mother later died at DMCH
2 August 2026

Jamaat man arrested over child sexual harassment

A Jamaat-e-Islami activist on Friday was shown arrested in a case over the sexual harassment of a nine-year-old girl in Rajshahi’s Paba upazila.
2 August 2026

No explosives found in bags at two metro stations

Police yesterday found no explosives or hazardous materials in two suspicious bags recovered from Mirpur-10 Metro Rail Station and near Farmgate Metro Rail Station in Dhaka.
2 August 2026

Yaba, crystal meth become the new narco currency

The Daily Star explores the trafficking routes, the threats and the impacts of drug abuse. The second instalment looks at how drugs are used as a currency for illicit cross-border trade.
2 August 2026

Inside house of horror

From the outside, the ageing two-storey building inside the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab)-1 headquarters in Uttara appears almost idyllic.
2 August 2026

Madrasa teacher accused of brutally beating 9-yr-old girl in Munshiganj

Victims' family alleges spinal injury; local residents protest as police launch investigation
1 August 2026

ICT judges inspect 'Aynaghar' detention cell at Rab-1

Prosecution says site visit is necessary as victims were allegedly detained and tortured there
1 August 2026