The International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday accepted formal charges of genocide and crimes against humanity against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, two journalists, and 38 others over the crackdown on Hefazat-e-Islam activists at Motijheel’s Shapla Chattar and Narayanganj on May 5-6 in 2013.

A longstanding turf war between two alleged underworld figures over control of waste collection and “footpath businesses” in the capital’s Kafrul led to the July 23 shooting that killed a Jubo Dal activist and injured two others, police and investigators said.

Two persons were sued on Sunday night over rape and attempted rape allegations in Moulvibazar and Netrokona.

The army last night detained Brigadier General Miftah Uddin Ahmed, who was in charge of a Rab unit in Chattogram when Councillor Akramul Haque was killed in an instance of extrajudicial killing in 2018.

Case filed in Mohanganj; police launch operation to arrest the absconding suspect

Petitioner asks High Court to order an inquiry and withdraw products found to contain harmful particles

Case filed; police launch drive to arrest the accused

Three officials suffered serious head injuries

Police rescues victim following a 999 emergency call

Police say the alleged plot grew out of a turf war over waste collection, roadside businesses and property control

Registrar general asked to form committee within seven days to prevent delays in release after bail

A madrasa teacher in Dumki upazila of Patuakhali was detained and handed over to police on charges of raping a child this morning.

Additional police have been deployed to the area to maintain law and order, while efforts are underway to arrest the suspects

Former army and police chiefs also named in case linked to 58 deaths during 2013 Hefazat rally

A wide range of narcotics, from yaba to heroin, are being smuggled into Bangladesh through at least 105 border points across 18 districts

Two people were killed in separate mob attacks in Gazipur and Chattogram yesterday.

For eight years, justice remained beyond the reach of former Teknaf municipality councillor Akramul Haque’s family.

The High Court yesterday issued a rule asking the government to explain why its alleged failure to prevent and control excessive noise pollution, public nuisance, violent clashes between rival supporters, and gambling during major national and international sporting events should not be declared illegal.

The complaint includes allegations of incitement, aiding and abetting, and crimes against humanity

Police investigating phone calls and WhatsApp messages sent from an unknown number