The International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity committed during the July mass uprising. Former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has also been sentenced to death.
A detainee has died while in the custody of the Detective Branch in Sirajganj. Police claim the death was caused by ‘breathing difficulties’, while doctors have stated that the detainee had injury marks on his body.
Police have arrested Jubo League activist Md Sohel Mahmud, 27, for allegedly being involved in arson on a train in Mymensingh.
At least five people were killed and more than 150 others injured in a powerful earthquake that struck the area between Madhabdi and Ghorashal in Narsingdi Sadar Upazila at 10:38am on Friday. The Meteorological Office confirmed that the epicentre was located in that region. Officials warned that the number of injured may rise.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Madhabdi in Narsingdi at 10:38am Friday (November 21), rattling Dhaka and several surrounding districts. Residents panicked and rushed outdoors during the brief tremor.
Over 150 workers were injured in Gazipur’s Shreepur area after panicking and rushing down from a multi-storey building during the 5.7-magnitude earthquake that struck at 10:38am on Friday morning (November 21).