Sub-inspector Anwar Hossain of Sadar Model Police Station reportedly came under a gun attack entering in the police station on Monday night.
Category: Crime
US cybersecurity firm: Hackers stole EU diplomatic cables
Hackers have spent years eavesdropping on the diplomatic communications of European Union officials, a U.S. cybersecurity firm said Wednesday, an operation disrupted only after researchers discovered hundreds of intercepted documents lying around on the internet.
2 suspected criminals killed in Munshiganj ‘gunfight’
Munshiganj, Dec 18 – Two suspected criminals were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Ballalbari in Sadar Upazila on Tuesday.
Six baby seals found decapitated in NZ bay
The bodies of six fur seal pups have been found decapitated in a popular bay on New Zealand’s South Island. The 11-month-old seals were discovered on Monday by a tourism operator in Scenery Nook in Christchurch, said the Department of…
Man ‘hangs himself after killing wife, two kids’ in Chandpur
Chandpur, Dec 17 – A young man reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself after killing his wife and two minor children over family feud at Debpur village in Sadar Upazila early Monday.
Man dies in police custody in Capital Dhaka
Dhaka, Dec 16 – A man died under police custody in the city early Sunday, hours after his arrest in Jatrabari area. Police arrested Jamal Uddin Ripon, 45, accused in several cases, from Sheikhdi area of Kajla around 11 pm…
US airline’s flight turns back after human heart discovery
A US passenger plane travelling from Seattle to Dallas was forced to turn back hours into its flight because a human heart had been left on board. Southwest Airlines says the organ was flown to Seattle from California, where it…
Police appeal to find Chérif Chekatt for Strasbourg shooting
French police have issued a call for help to find the man suspected of opening fire near a Christmas market in Strasbourg. Hundreds of police, soldiers and border agents on both sides of the Franco-German border are trying to find…
9.5kg gunpowder seized in Chapainawabganj
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive seized around 9.50kg of gunpowder from bordering Kukripara area in Shibganj upazila on Wednesday afternoon.
Gunman at large after three killed, 12 hurt in Strasbourg shooting
Three people have been killed and 12 others wounded in a shooting in the eastern French city of Strasbourg. The gunman, known to security services, is on the run and is being hunted by police. “He fought twice with our…
Accused hurt in police firing after allegedly attacking police
A fugitive accused sustained bullet injuries in police firing after he allegedly swooped on law enforcers with a lethal weapon at Asadganj in the city early Tuesday that left three people, including two policemen, injured.
Shah Moazzem seeks security, Irfan demands OC’s removal
BNP contestant from Munshiganj-1 constituency Shah Moazzem Hossain on Monday demanded that the Election Commission ensure his security and that of his supporters in his electoral area.
DB police detains 7 over Narcotics Dept test question leakage
Dhaka, Dec 7 – The Detective Branch (DB) of police, serious crimes unit, detained seven persons over question paper leakage of Department of Narcotics Control’s (DNC) recruitment test.
12 dead in bank robbery attempts, police shootout in Brazil
At least 12 people, including two children, were killed Friday when police engaged in a shootout with bank robbers, according to authorities in northeastern Brazil.
Ending sexual harassment in the work place
Ten years ago when I set out on a career in media, my dream was to work for a TV station. The first prospective employer I came across invited me to an interview in his hotel room.
Gender violence eradication is vital to state security
By Richard Barathe Panama City, Panama, Dec 6 2018 (IPS) – María is a 35-year old Salvadoran woman with three young children. Growing up, María knew her mother but never met her father. When María was six, she started working…
ACC drive against illegal possession of govt quarters
Dhaka, Dec 7 – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started drive against illegal occupation of the government quarters by some officials in Dhaka and Chattagram.
3-member committee formed to probe BAU journalist attack
Mymensingh. Dec 7 – A three-member probe committee has been formed to investigate the BCL attack on journalist at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hall of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on Friday.
HC reprimands ACC official for notice to college principal
The High Court on Thursday reprimanded an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) official for his bid to harass a college principal and asked him to perform duty considering him as a public servant.
Ruling Awami League Party’s Dhaka city student leader killed
Dhaka, Dec 7 – A leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was stabbed to death by miscreants over the previous enmity in Dhaka city’s Karail area on Thursday night.
Two suspected criminals found dead in Chuadanga
Chuadanga, Dec 7 – Police recovered the bodies of two suspected criminals, including a drug trader, from Gobindahuda village in Damurhuda Upazila on Thursday night.
Evil triumphs when good people do nothing
Corporal punishment is a form of bullying by a ‘teacher’ and it should be remembered that all bullies lose power and back down when confronted.
BAU journos protest attack on their fellow by BCL activists
Mymensingh, Dec 6 – Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hall of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) beat up the university correspondent of Kaler Kantho as he was trying to collect information on infighting of BCL activists on…
Lower courts can grant bail in money laundering cases: HC
Dhaka, Dec 5 – In a majority view, a larger bench of the High Court on Thursday observed that the lower court could grant bail to the money laundering cases accused persons in accordance with the law.
Bangladeshi women suffer from domestic violence: Study
Two of every three women, around 66 percent, have suffered from domestic violence and 72.7 percent of them never disclosed their experience to others in Bangladesh.
Husband charged with murder in podcast mystery
Australian police have charged Chris Dawson with the murder of his wife, whose disappearance in 1982 has been featured in a popular crime podcast. The 70-year-old arrived in Sydney to a media throng on Thursday after being extradited from Queensland.…
Viqarunnisa school Teacher show-caused over student’s suicide
The authorities of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College issued a show-cause notice to morning shift in-charge of its Baily Road branch Zinnat Ara over the suicide of a student allegedly being rebuked by her teachers.
Mobile phones exposed to growing cyber threats
Mobile phones are helping millions of low-income customers to access financial services for the first time, but they are also exposing them to new cyber threats they could never have imagined.
Panel formed to investigate Viqarunnisa girl’s suicide
Dhaka, Dec 4 – A three-member committee has been formed to investigate the suicide incident of a Class-IX student of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College (VNSC) in the city.
Holey artisan attack: Trial begins
The formal trial in the sensational Holey Artisan café attack case began on Monday with the deposition of a prosecution witness before a tribunal.