- US strikes target educational, training center in Yemen
- ‘I couldn’t take anything positive from this PSL, it was all a loss’
- As China-US 'tariff beef' rises, Chinese businesses ponder the future
- 4 earthquakes jolt India, Myanmar and Tajikistan within 1hr
- Law ministry recommends withdrawal of 7,184 politically motivated cases
- ‘Int'l Buddhist Monastery a symbol of communal harmony’
- Scottish rowing brothers aim for record-breaking Pacific crossing
- CID hints at ACP Pradyuman's comeback
- DB chief Rezaul Karim removed from post
- US-funded Arabic network ends broadcasts after Trump cuts
- Bourses open lower in Dhaka and Chattogram
- China builds world’s highest bridge, slashing travel time from 1 hour to 1 minute
- Rajuk Plot Scam: Arrest warrant against Hasina, Rehana, Tulip
- Russian diplomat says results of US-Iranian talks in Oman reassuring
- South Korea's ex-president Yoon to face insurrection trial
- Climate crisis worsens pollen allergies, asthma threat
- Low export, high import from Nepal and Bhutan
- Cyber surveillance strengthened ahead of Pahela Baishakh: RAB DG
- DU arsonist identified, to be arrested before Pahela Baishakh procession
- UK takes control of British Steel under emergency powers
China executed four Canadians for drug crimes
Four Canadians were executed in China on drug-related charges earlier this year, Canadian authorities have confirmed, BBC reported. All of them were dual citizens, and their identities have been withheld upon the request of their families, Canadas foreign minister Mélanie Joly told reporters on...
Telegram's Durov allowed to leave France amid probe
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been granted temporary permission to leave France, where he faces multiple charges related to allegedly facilitating organised crime, reports France 24 citing AFP. Durov, 40, was dramatically detained at Le Bourget airport near Paris in August 2024 and accused of...
Malaysian police investigate crypto investment scams as 2 victims lose huge
Johor police are investigating two separate online investment scams that led to combined losses of over $21,500 (approximately RM102,024), underscoring the increasing threat of digital fraud in Malaysia, reports the Star. Johor Baru South police chief Asst Comm Raub Selamat revealed that a...
Thai man arrested for laundering money for call centre scam gangs
A Thai man has been arrested for laundering money for more than 70 call centre scam gangs, according to the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD). The suspect, who remains unnamed, was apprehended at his residence in Mae Fah Luang district, Chiang Rai, after returning from Poipet to escape...
Stolen firearms fueling crime surge across Bangladesh
After the July Revolution, around 460 police stations across the country were targeted, vandalized, set on fire, and plundered. Criminals also raided 114 police outposts. Along with crucial government documents, state weapons were taken. Some of these stolen weapons have been kept by individuals,...
Hasina will stand trial for crimes against humanity: CA to Sky News
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has told Sky News that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina will stand trial for crimes against humanity. She is accused of overseeing a system of enforced disappearances during her time in government, as well as the mass killing of protesters in July and August last...
Shuvosangho hosts football match in Bogura to promote crime-free society
Bashundhara Shuvosangho recently organized a friendly football match at the Santahar Modern Stadium in Adamdighi upazila, Bogura, aiming to keep the youth away from drugs and terrorism. The match saw participation from Chhatiangram Football Academy and Damdama Udiyaman Jubo Shakti Club. The...
DU students stage midnight protest
A group of Dhaka University (DU) students staged a late-night protest on campus, demanding the immediate resignation of Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury over the rising wave of crimes across the country, reports UNB. The demonstration began at 1:30 am on Monday, with students from various...
ICT set April 22 for submitting probe report
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday set April 22 for submitting probe report in a crimes against humanity case filed over atrocities that took place in the citys Chankharpul area during the student-led July-August mass uprising, reports BSS. The media quotes Prosecutor BM Sultan...
Investigation of several accused including Hasina almost done: Chief Prosecutor
Chief Prosecutor of International Crimes Tribubal Tajul Islam said the investigation of several accused including autocratic Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity is almost over. Tajul Islam has also informed the International Crimes Tribunal that a new report given by the United Nations...
ICT orders submission of investigation report against Sheikh Hasina by April 20
The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh has directed the submission of an investigation report in the case against Sheikh Hasina, alleging crimes against humanity related to the July-August genocide. A three-member panel, led by International Crimes Tribunal Chairman Justice Md. Golam...
US sanctions ICC prosecutor over Israeli arrest warrants
Washington has sanctioned International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan after he issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza. The sanctions, including a freeze on Khans US assets and a...
Japanese man detained in Thailand over suspected online fraud in Myanmar
A 29-year-old Japanese man was detained by Thai police on Thursday for his suspected involvement in online frauds in Myanmar. He was arrested at Bangkoks airport after arriving on a flight from Yangon, Myanmars largest city, according to Thai authorities and other sources. The man, who is also...
ICT to receive probe reports of several July genocide cases in Feb
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is likely to receive probe reports of several cases filed over July-August genocide incidents within February. Confirming this to BSS, ICT Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam said he hopes that probe reports of multiple cases will be submitted by the...
3 Bangladeshis detained at Panchagarh border while attempting to cross into India
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has detained three Bangladeshis, including a child and a suspected broker, while attempting to illegally enter India through the Muhurijot border in Panchagarh district, reports UNB. The detainees, taken into custody late Friday, have been identified as Nitai...
Crimes on the rise
An alarming rise in crime has left citizens across the nation deeply concerned, with incidents of extortion, encroachment, robbery, mob justice, cybercrime, fraud, and even suicide on the increase. Despite efforts by law enforcement, which remains hampered by limited resources, the surge in...
4 Indian nationals arrested with firearm in Nepal
Kanchanpur police arrested four Indian nationals in possession of a pistol from Ward 6 of Bhimdatta Municipality on Wednesday night. The suspects were intercepted near Mahendranagar market while traveling in a vehicle with an Indian registration plate, reports Kathmandu Post. The arrested...
ATM Azharul Islam's review hearing rescheduled for Feb 20
The Appellate Division has deferred the hearing of Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islams review petition against his death sentence in the 1971 crimes against humanity case. The hearing has been rescheduled for February 20. The petition was scheduled third on the agenda of the Appellate Divisions...
US, Japan, South Korea issue joint warning on North Korea cryptocurrency theft
The United States, Japan, and South Korea released a joint statement highlighting the threat posed by Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) cyber actors targeting the global cryptocurrency industry. The statement underscores ongoing concerns about DPRKs use of cyber thefts to fund its...