recent murders
Rising number of murders worries UN
The UN rights chief yesterday expressed serious concern over the dramatic increase in brutal murders in Bangladesh and urged the authorities to ensure full respect for human rights in investigating and prosecuting the perpetrators of recent vicious crimes.
Targeted Killings, Attacks / A good initiative to protect people
Amid the recent attacks and killings in the country, the superintendent of police in Magura has taken a unique initiative to protect the people in his district.
Special Crackdown / 37 militant suspects among 3,192 held
As part of a weeklong special crackdown, police in the first 24 hours arrested as many as 3,192 persons, including 37 suspected
Govt shifting blame on opposition
The BNP yesterday came down heavily on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her comment that the government has information on BNP-Jamaat's links with the recent secret killings.
Arsonists turn into secret killers
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday hinted that BNP-Jamaat men had links with the recent secret killings and the government had substantial evidence in this regard. These two parties have changed their tactics and started attacking some “soft targets,” following public wrath for their arson attacks early last year, she added.
European Parliament / Concern over extremism, shrinking of political space
Terming political situation in Bangladesh worrying, members of the European Parliament (EP) called for dialogue between democratic parties of the country to reach a political consensus, and for greater respect for freedom of speech.
Ignoring the problem not a solution
Bangladeshi authorities' failure to take decisive action against violent groups responsible for at least 10 killings over the last two months has created a climate of impunity, says Amnesty International (AI).
Only 2 people on each motorbike
Following several recent murders committed by bike-riding criminals, the government yesterday said it would ensure that no more than two people ride a motorbike.
A good initiative to protect people
Amid the recent attacks and killings in the country, the superintendent of police in Magura has taken a unique initiative to protect the people in his district.
Rising number of murders worries UN
The UN rights chief yesterday expressed serious concern over the dramatic increase in brutal murders in Bangladesh and urged the authorities to ensure full respect for human rights in investigating and prosecuting the perpetrators of recent vicious crimes.
37 militant suspects among 3,192 held
As part of a weeklong special crackdown, police in the first 24 hours arrested as many as 3,192 persons, including 37 suspected
Govt shifting blame on opposition
The BNP yesterday came down heavily on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her comment that the government has information on BNP-Jamaat's links with the recent secret killings.
Concern over extremism, shrinking of political space
Terming political situation in Bangladesh worrying, members of the European Parliament (EP) called for dialogue between democratic parties of the country to reach a political consensus, and for greater respect for freedom of speech.
Arsonists turn into secret killers
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday hinted that BNP-Jamaat men had links with the recent secret killings and the government had substantial evidence in this regard. These two parties have changed their tactics and started attacking some “soft targets,” following public wrath for their arson attacks early last year, she added.
Ignoring the problem not a solution
Bangladeshi authorities' failure to take decisive action against violent groups responsible for at least 10 killings over the last two months has created a climate of impunity, says Amnesty International (AI).
Only 2 people on each motorbike
Following several recent murders committed by bike-riding criminals, the government yesterday said it would ensure that no more than two people ride a motorbike.