Rafiul Islam

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.

5d 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.

1w 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.

2w 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.

3w 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.

1m ago

A joyous stroll with mother turns tragic

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

1m 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.

1m ago

Politics at DU: Old guard to give way to young blood

The rules of Dhaka University stipulate that a student remains a regular one for eight years -- six years for graduation and two for post-graduation degrees.

2m ago
December 22, 2024
December 22, 2024

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.

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

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.

December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024

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.

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

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.

November 24, 2024
November 24, 2024

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.

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

A joyous stroll with mother turns tragic

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

November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

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.

October 27, 2024
October 27, 2024

Politics at DU: Old guard to give way to young blood

The rules of Dhaka University stipulate that a student remains a regular one for eight years -- six years for graduation and two for post-graduation degrees.

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024

Attempted murder case: Complainant doesn't know ZI Khan Panna

Eminent lawyer ZI Khan Panna, who backed the student protesters during the mass uprising, has been made an accused in a case over the attempted murder of a demonstrator in the capital.

October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024

Was with the student movement till the end: ZI Khan Panna

Noted SC lawyer was recently sued in case filed over shooting youth during the movement