extortion
New criminals extorting people, businesses now
Extortion is continuing after the recent political changeover in the country. The void left behind by the previous extortionists has been filled by new ones.
Dhaka footpaths, a money-spinner for extortionists
On the footpath next to the General Post Office in the capital, Sohel Howlader sells children’s clothes from a small table.
Trader dies after gang assaults him over extortion payment
A trader died after a local gang attacked him for not paying the money they demanded as extortion in Dhaka's Mirpur area last night, his family said
Tk 2,000cr laundering: Fresh CID probe finds 30 involved
The Criminal Investigation Department has found involvement of at least 30 people in laundering Tk 2,000 crore while investigating a case filed against two Faridpur brothers Sajjad Hossain Barkat and Imtiaz Hasan Rubel.
Mosharraf’s free fall in AL continues
Former LGRD minister and Awami League MP Khandker Mosharraf Hossain’s fall from grace continued yesterday as he was removed from the post of chief of the parliamentary standing committee on the LGRD ministry.
Trapped in the ‘Game Ghor’
Nuruzzaman Raju owned a mobile phone repair shop in the capital’s Gulistan.
Pogba's brother 'likely to be charged' in extortion case
The elder brother of Paul Pogba and four others are "likely to be charged" on Saturday in an extortion case targeting the French football star, judicial sources said.
Stop top criminals working from abroad
Authorities must fix existing challenges to bring them back for trial
No sign of ‘zero tolerance’ for corruption
Authorities must address the grim findings of TIB survey on corruption.
Barisal city cop suspended for ‘extortion’
A Barisal police official has been suspended after a primary investigation found him guilty of extortion and harassing two businessmen.
New way for extortion
In a bizarre incident, cleaners of Dhaka City Corporations dump large quantity of stinky garbage in front of some business establishments in Gulshan after the offices refused to pay them ‘tips’.
Man stabbed and shot dead ‘by extortionist’ in Noakhali
Man stabbed dead by extortionist in Noakhali Sadar upazila.
Jubo League attack Chandpur students, 40 hurt
At least 40 were injured when ruling party’s youth wing Jubo League swooped on a procession brought out by the school students protesting extortion today.
Unite to establish democracy, Bangabandhu’s ideology: Dr Kamal
Dr Kamal Hossain urges people to unite against terrorism, extortion, corruption, money laundering, looting and grabbing in order to establish democracy, and ideology of Bangabandhu.
Pakistan child sex abuse: Seven arrested in Punjab
Seven people have been arrested in eastern Pakistan on suspicion of involvement in a child sexual abuse and extortion scandal.
Extortion with help of DNCC officials
The Daily Star's report on illegal toll collection by a gang of extortionists in collusion with DNCC staff highlights an undeniable fact.
Extortion on highways
We welcome the decision to mount police vigil on highways to prevent extortion by lawmen and transport organisations during the rush Eid season.
Water transport workers go for indefinite strike
Bangladesh Water Transport Workers’ Union go for an indefinite strike from today, protesting rampant extortion and attacks on its workers.
Instant action against extortion attempts: IGP
IGP AKM Shahidul Haque says immediate action will be taken if any attempt of extortion is found on the highways during Ramadan.