Sirajul Islam Rubel

Eid rush begins

Tens of thousands of holidaymakers left Dhaka by road, rail, and river yesterday to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha at home, enjoying mostly hassle-free journeys ahead of the 10-day Eid vacation.

15h ago

July atrocities: Hasina charged with crimes against humanity

Almost 10 months after the fall of her regime, Sheikh Hasina and her two top aides were charged with five counts of crimes against humanity yesterday.

3d ago

Chaos over cuffs at ICT

A ruckus broke out at the International Crimes Tribunal yesterday as some of the 19 high-profile accused, including former ministers and senior bureaucrats, were brought into the courtroom in handcuffs.

1m ago

July uprising in CTG: Helmeted and masked, AL men gunned down scores

In Dhaka, it was the law enforcers who turned on the people they were supposed to protect. It was the law enforcers who preyed upon protesters during the July uprising. But in Chattogram, it was different. The killers were not in uniform. They came clad in helmets and masks, guns ablaze. And now investigators say they have the names of the suspects.

2m ago

ICT cases against Hasina: ‘Strong evidence found to prove the charges’

Deposed premier Sheikh Hasina will be charged with murder, abduction, enforced disappearance, and arson at the International Crimes Tribunal.

2m ago

‘Hope for a new dawn in country’s politics’

Manik Miah Avenue was abuzz with anticipation yesterday as the National Citizen Party (NCP) was officially launched.

3m ago

Wahed Mansion repaired: Victims forgotten

Wahed Mansion in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar has been repainted, plastered, and restored to its former state. The owners have moved on, and it seems the country has too.

3m ago

Abu Sayed’s autopsy report altered 6 times

The world saw how Abu Sayed was shot by policemen from across the street.

3m ago
June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Eid rush begins

Tens of thousands of holidaymakers left Dhaka by road, rail, and river yesterday to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha at home, enjoying mostly hassle-free journeys ahead of the 10-day Eid vacation.

June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025

July atrocities: Hasina charged with crimes against humanity

Almost 10 months after the fall of her regime, Sheikh Hasina and her two top aides were charged with five counts of crimes against humanity yesterday.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

Chaos over cuffs at ICT

A ruckus broke out at the International Crimes Tribunal yesterday as some of the 19 high-profile accused, including former ministers and senior bureaucrats, were brought into the courtroom in handcuffs.

March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025

July uprising in CTG: Helmeted and masked, AL men gunned down scores

In Dhaka, it was the law enforcers who turned on the people they were supposed to protect. It was the law enforcers who preyed upon protesters during the July uprising. But in Chattogram, it was different. The killers were not in uniform. They came clad in helmets and masks, guns ablaze. And now investigators say they have the names of the suspects.

March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025

ICT cases against Hasina: ‘Strong evidence found to prove the charges’

Deposed premier Sheikh Hasina will be charged with murder, abduction, enforced disappearance, and arson at the International Crimes Tribunal.

March 1, 2025
March 1, 2025

‘Hope for a new dawn in country’s politics’

Manik Miah Avenue was abuzz with anticipation yesterday as the National Citizen Party (NCP) was officially launched.

February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

Wahed Mansion repaired: Victims forgotten

Wahed Mansion in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar has been repainted, plastered, and restored to its former state. The owners have moved on, and it seems the country has too.

February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

Abu Sayed’s autopsy report altered 6 times

The world saw how Abu Sayed was shot by policemen from across the street.

February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025

Disturbing accounts of ‘police abuse’

The night of July 27, 2024, still haunts her. A first-year law student of a private university, she still cannot forget how detectives surrounded her in a small room and groped her. On a table in front of her lay a blank paper for her to confess, according to her accounts to the International Crimes Tribunal and The Daily Star.

January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025

What triggered the nightlong chaos between DU and seven college students?

At least 20 students from both sides were injured while the two sides chased each other