Crime
Dangerous levels of mercury found in eight skin-whitening cream brands, BSTI issues warning
The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has warned consumers against buying, stocking, distributing or using eight brands of skin-whitening creams after laboratory tests found mercury levels far exceeding the limits permitted in Bangladesh.
DMP arrests 458, files 64 cases in 24-hour drive
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 458 individuals involved in various crimes during special drives in the capital over the past 24 hours. A total of 64 cases were filed during this period.
DMP arrests 419 in 24-hour crackdown, files 71 cases across Dhaka
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 419 people and registered 71 cases during coordinated operations across the capital over the past 24 hours, as law enforcement intensified its ongoing crime prevention drive.
DMP arrests 431 in 24 hours; recovers weapons, drugs
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 431 individuals during special drives across various parts of the capital over the past 24 hours. The operation also led to the recovery of a foreign pistol, a large quantity of drugs, mobile phones and other evidence. Additionally, 70 cases were filed during this period.
Nursing student's body found hanging in Dhaka hostel
The body of a first-year nursing student was recovered hanging in her hostel room in the capital's Crescent Road area on Friday morning (July 31).
CNG Hafiz hired shooters for Tk 25 lakh to kill Jubo Dal activist in Kafrul: DB Chief
Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) has arrested seven individuals involved in the shooting death of Jubo Dal activist Md Yusuf in Kafrul. The DB said the incident was orchestrated by Hafizur Rahman Hafiz, also known as CNG Hafiz, joint convener of the Kafrul Thana Swayamsevak Dal. He hired shooters for Tk 25 lakh to kill Kafrul Thana Jubo Dal member secretary Hafizul Islam Babu.
Elderly man beaten to death over house rent dispute in Azimpur
A 60-year-old man has died following a beating over Tk 1,000 in overdue house rent at the Azimpur Medical Staff Quarter in Lalbagh, capital. Police have detained two people in connection with the incident.
Schoolgirl reportedly raped and murdered in Kishoreganj, 2 held
A Class IX student, Kohinur Akhter, 15, was allegedly gang-raped and murdered in Mithamain, Kishoreganj, with her body thrown into a river after her hands and feet were tied. Police have detained two suspects in connection with the incident.
Youths must come forward to embrace innovation,technology-driven work: Mirza Fakhrul
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called on the country's young generation to focus on innovation, research and technology-driven initiatives to help drive the country's future development.
Youth stabbed to death over football match dispute in Sylhet
A youth named Alam Ahmad, 28, was stabbed to death by his cousin following an argument over shouting while watching a football match in Zakiganj, Sylhet.