Khulna police detain youth with gold bars
Khulna police detain youth with gold bars

A suspected smuggler was detained with eight pieces of gold bars in the Sachibunia area of Khulna city late Wednesday, said police. The detainee is Abdul Awal, 36, son of Khalilur Rahman of Bhadarpur village under Chandina Upazila of Cumilla, reports UNB. Md Touhiduzzaman, officer-in-charge...

Summit launders millions of dollars under Faruk Khan’s patronage
Summit launders millions of dollars under Faruk Khan’s patronage

Summit Group founder Muhammed Aziz Khan allegedly smuggled millions of dollars out of Bangladesh under the patronage of his brother Awami League presidium member Muhammad Faruk Khan over the last 15 years. Aziz Khan has become Singapores 41st richest man with wealth worth $1.12 billion amassed...

4 endangered langurs rescued in Mirpur; smuggler arrested
4 endangered langurs rescued in Mirpur; smuggler arrested

The Wildlife Crime Control Unit (WCCI) of the Forest Department rescued four endangered capped langurs from a car in Dhakas Mirpur area on Friday night (25 October). The animals were reportedly being taken to Chuadanga to be smuggled into India, reports The Business Standard. The WCCI and...