‘Drug peddler’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
A suspected drug peddler was killed on Thursday in a gunfight with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members at Ratna Palong union in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar. The identity of…
Minor mugger stabs teen to death in city
A 16-year-old boy returning home from work was stabbed to death allegedly by a minor mugger in the Kamrangirchar area of the capital late on Wednesday night. The deceased was…
China to continue supporting Bangladesh until final win against COVID: Envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Thursday said his country reassures its support to Bangladesh in the fight against the pandemic till the final and full victory. With Bangladesh…
Intl community outraged by Rohingya leader’s murder, demands speedy investigation
In joining the international community’s outrage UNHCR has urged Bangladesh to undertake an immediate investigation into the killing of Rohingya leader Mohib Ullah and hold those responsible to account. “UNHCR…
Fortify Rights seeks probe into Rohingya leader Mohib’s killing
Fortify Rights has sought investigation into the murder of Rohingya human rights leader Mohib Ullah. “This is a devastating loss for everyone who knew and loved Mohib Ullah, and it…
UNHCR condemns killing of Rohingya leader in Cox’s Bazar
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has urged Bangladesh to undertake an immediate investigation into the killing of Rohingya leader Mohib Ullah and hold those responsible to account. “UNHCR is deeply…
2 get life term for killing auto-rickshaw driver in Lakshmipur
A Lakshmipur court on Wednesday sentenced two people to life imprisonment in a case over killing an auto-rickshaw driver in 2013. The lifers are Mohan, son of Moin Uddin of…
Pandemic pushes poorest kids into child labour
The Covid-induced disruption to schools -- considered agents of change in Bangladesh -- and a sharp rise in poverty have literally deferred the dreams of millions of children in this…