Rafiul Islam

Attack on adivasis: Most attackers at large despite video proof

Despite clear footage from last week showing a large group of people hitting indigenous students with cricket stumps, inflicting serious injuries, law enforcers have so far arrested only two men.

2w ago

City dwellers on edge as mugging runs rampant

A young man slips between vehicles stuck in traffic at night and snatches a phone through an open car window with astonishing swiftness at the capital’s Asad Gate.

1m ago

A dream trip ends in tragedy

Kamrul Hasan, 23, stepped off a bus on the Mayor Hanif Flyover on Wednesday night, eager for a long-awaited trip to Cox’s Bazar with friends.

1m ago

DMP chief vows action against extortion using cases

A section of complainants in cases filed after the August 5 political changeover are now extorting money from some of the accused, DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali said yesterday.

1m ago

Neutral, corruption-free police force

People want a law-abiding, neutral, and corruption-free police force that will operate without any political influence, as per an online survey conducted by police reform commission.

2m ago

Crowd control: Police seek to stop use of lethal weapon

The police may stop using lethal weapons and lead pellets for crowd control as their widespread use during the July mass uprising led to massive casualties and global criticism.

2m ago

A joyous stroll with mother turns tragic

5-year-old dies as wall collapses on him in Rampura

2m ago

Lawyers worried over attacks on court premises

Lawyer Morshed Hossain Shahin was speaking to reporters outside the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court in Dhaka after defending former independent lawmaker Syed Sayedul Haque Sumon on October 22. Suddenly, a pro-BNP lawyer approached and hit Morshed on the head.

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September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

A father's search for his son ends in tragic death

Man dies 9 days after being brutally beaten in the clash between Ansar members and students at Secretariat

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

Hatirjheel lake, scenic spot or a crime scene?

A master’s student of International Islamic University Chittagong, Azizul Islam Mehedi, came to Dhaka on October 10, 2020 to attend a job interview.

August 31, 2024
August 31, 2024

1.94 lakh sued in 268 cases since the fall of AL govt: MSF

Since the fall of the Awami League (AL) government on August 5, at least 268 cases have been filed against 1.94 lakh people, mostly targeting AL leaders and activists

August 30, 2024
August 30, 2024

Rickshaws rule Dhaka streets

It was around 11:30am.

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

Rickshaws ruling Dhaka streets amid police inaction

Traffic constables said they no longer stop anyone because they want to avoid the hassles they faced before and after August 5.

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

A promising life cut short

Just four months ago, Zarraf Ahmed, a young and promising software engineer, married Saima Rahman Labannya, dreaming of a shared future filled with possibilities.

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

A life full of possibilities brutally cut short

Newly married software engineer killed by muggers in the capital

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Police not on the ground

Five days after an uprising toppled the Sheikh Hasina administration, police have not yet resumed their work to ensure public security. 

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

From students to youngest-ever advisers

The dramatic rise of Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

Nahid, Asif make history

History was made yesterday when two university students in their mid-20s were sworn in as the youngest ever advisers to an interim government.