At least 13 police members of the Enayetpur Police Station in Sirajganj were killed as miscreants attacked the station today (Sunday)
Rajshahi Range Additional DIG Vijay Basak confirmed the truth of the news. He said at least 13 policemen were killed. We are trying to enter the scene.
However, the identity of the victims could not be known immediately.
Earlier, at least 8 people were killed in a clash between students and the ruling party men and the police during the non-cooperation movement in Sirajganj. Among them, at least 5 people died in Raiganj upazila, 3 people died in Sirajganj city. The death toll may increase in Raiganj.
Raiganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mohammad Nahid Hasan Khan said that the news of the death of 5 people in his upazila has been confirmed fro...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina convened a meeting with the National Committee on Security Affairs at her residence, Ganobhaban, today, 4 August, amid the ongoing nationwide non-cooperation movement by protesters. The meeting, which commenced shortly after 11 am, was attended by 29 individuals, including ministers, state ministers, the prime minister's
security adviser, secretaries, and the chiefs of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), police, Coast Guard, National Security Intelligence (NSI),...
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman addressed the army officers as part of the regular activities at the Helmet Auditorium in the army headquarters in the city on Saturday.
Waker-Uz-Zaman put emphasis on ensuring the safety and security of people's lives, properties and important state institutions in any circumstances.
He said the Bangladesh Army is a symbol of the trust of the country’s people.
He delivered his speech on the current situation over the security issue and...
Eight people have been missing since a fishing trawler capsized in the Meghna River in Char Fasson upazila of Bhola.
Five fishermen were rescued alive in this connection.
The incident took place in the Meghna river in Shibchar area of Dhalchar union in the upazila on Friday (August 2) night.
Maruf Hossain Minar, senior fisheries officer of Char Fasson upazila, confirmed this information.
He said that a week ago, 13 fishermen went for fishing amid inclement weather. While returning from fishing on Friday night, the trawler carrying 13 fishermen overturned due to strong current in the river. 13 fishermen in the trawler fell into the river. Later in the night, being informed, another fishing trawler rescued five fishermen alive. The remaining 8 fishermen are still missing.
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At least 40 people were injured in a clash between protesters and members of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Tangail, Comilla, Faridpur.
In Tangail, The incident took place as protesters were holding a demonstration to press their nine-point demand.
To regain control of the situation, police resorted to firing tear gas.
Tangail District Commissioner Md Kaisarul Islam said that law enforcement officers have been instructed to maintain utmost patience to keep the situation calm.
At least 10 people were injured, including two who were shot, in a clash on Saturday between protesting students and Chhatra League members in Comilla.
In Comilla, the incident took place in front of the city’s Police Line intersection and District School around 1pm.
During the clash in th...
Two police officers have been temporarily suspended over the death of Abu Sayed, a student from Begum Rokeya University.
The suspended officers are Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Amir Hossain and Constable Sujan Chandra. Amir Hossain was serving at Rangpur Metropolitan Police Lines, while Sujan Chandra was stationed at Tajhat Police Station.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) of Rangpur Metropolitan Police, Abu Maruf Hossain, confirmed the suspensions on Saturday afternoon.
He stated that preliminary investigations have found allegations against the two officers concerning Abu Sayed's death. As a result, they have been temporarily suspended. Further actions will be taken once the final investigation report is received. Following the suspension, both officers have been attache...
