Crime
DMP arrests 466 in 24-hour drive, files 64 cases
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 466 people in special operations across the capital over the past 24 hours and filed 64 cases over various offences. Police also recovered a large quantity of explosives, drugs, vehicles and mobile phones during the drives.
22 vehicles set ablaze, crude bombs explode at 28 locations across Bangladesh
At least 22 vehicles were set on fire and crude bombs, locally known as cocktails, exploded at 28 locations across Bangladesh in a 24-hour period from Monday morning to Tuesday morning, amid a spate of arson attacks, explosions and violent protests in several parts of the country.
6 crude bombs explode at Dhaka University, 3 held
Six cocktail bombs exploded at five locations on the Dhaka University campus on Sunday evening, prompting police to detain three suspects.
School bus set ablaze in Dhaka’s Vatara
Miscreants set fire to a school bus in the 100 Feet area of Vatara in the capital on Sunday evening. No casualties were reported.
DMP arrests 522 in 24 hours, files 40 cases
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 522 people in the capital over the past 24 hours as part of ongoing operations to curb crime and maintain law and order. Police also filed 40 cases over various offences and seized a significant quantity of drugs, including heroin, yaba pills, cannabis and locally brewed alcohol.
DMP arrests 544, files 62 cases in 24 hours
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 544 people in special operations across the capital over the past 24 hours, filing 62 cases on various charges. Police also seized a large quantity of drugs and locally made weapons during the operations.
AJR Courier van set on fire after alleged extortion demands and attacks
A covered van belonging to AJR Courier Service was set on fire in the capital’s Rayerbazar area amid a series of alleged attacks on the company over extortion demands. Most of the goods inside the vehicle, including customers’ parcels and important documents belonging to various organisations, were destroyed in the blaze. The company estimates its initial losses at Tk 1 crore to Tk 1.5 crore.
Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury taken into DB custody
Detective Branch (DB) police have taken Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury, a veteran journalist and former information adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, to their office in Dhaka.
Ex-Shibir leader arrested in Florida over alleged sexual acts involving goat
Police in Hillsborough County, Florida, have arrested a university professor named Rayan Abdul Baten on allegations that he recorded, distributed and possessed photographs and videos depicting sexual acts involving a goat.
DMP news website displays political messages, violent images
The website of 'DMP News', the online news outlet of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), displayed objectionable political messages and images of violence, raising concern that the portal may have been hit by a cyberattack.