Report
Pir Shamim murder: Legal obligations of police in arresting the accused
Law enforcement agencies have been unable to arrest any suspect in the mob beating and murder of Pir Shamim Reza Jahangir in Daulatpur, Kushtia, as of Saturday evening, April 18. Locals allege that identified suspects are openly moving around the area, increasing public fear and anger. Since the incident, the victim's family has been suffering from insecurity, fearing another mob attack.
BMDA's irrigation, canal digging change Chapainawabganj's agriculture
The once dry and desert-like Barendra township is now one of the country's grain stores. The modern irrigation system of the Barendra Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA), especially canal digging and optimal use of surface water, has brought about revolutionary changes in Chapainawabganj's agriculture and economy.
Crocodile-based ‘votive trade’ alleged at Shrine, led by Khadims
'Vow Trading' with Crocodiles has been going on at the Shrine of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (RA) in Bagerhat for a long time. Devotees believe that feeding the crocodiles in the shrine's pond with poultry will fulfill their wishes or intentions. For that, some bring ducks, some chickens, some goats. These vowed poultry and goats go to the servants. They divide the money and animals for the vows. This is how the vow trading with crocodiles has been going on at the shrine for years!
Long spell of hot weather forecast, no sustained heatwave likely
Summer in Bangladesh means prolonged heat and occasional thunderstorms that bring relief - the weather revolves around this cycle. That picture is being repeated in 2026 as well. However, the important difference this time is that although the heat period is long, there is no threat of continuous intense heatwave like in 2024, meteorologists have said.
Crocodile earlier dragged 2 people into shrine's pond
Maryam, aged 55, who exhibited the signs of mental instability, used to reside in the Mazar Sharif of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (R.A.) located in Bagerhat. Her work involved cleaning tasks in that area. Additionally, she would visit houses throughout the village of Dighirpar, which is adjacent to the shrine. This was the routine of her life prior to the tragic incident that occurred nearly ten years ago.
Incarceration of child, elderly man raises legal, human rights concerns
The apprehension and detention of an elderly family member, two housewives, and a 6-year-old child in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar, following the escape of an accused individual, has ignited a significant discourse regarding legal and human rights matters. Since the police operation executed in Sheikhpara of Rajapalong Union on Saturday night, there has been considerable outrage among the local populace, accompanied by severe criticism on social media platforms. Legal professionals have denounced the entire occurrence as fundamentally inhumane and unlawful.
Crocodile in Bagerhat shrine pond hunts dogs even on land
The crocodile in the pond adjacent to the shrine of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (RA) in Bagerhat is adept at hunting dogs not only in water or at the pond's edge but also on land. Locals have said that the crocodiles in this pond have been coming onto land to hunt for more than a decade and a half.
How long lives be risked as crocodile pond remains unprotected?
The historic pond adjacent to the shrine of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (RA) in Bagerhat, which houses a crocodile, remains unprotected despite a recent viral incident where the reptile dragged a dog into the water. Even after the incident, people of all ages, from children to the elderly step into the crocodile-infested water every day. But no effective measure has been taken by the administration or even the shrine authorities.
Headless woman and dismembered man found in Cox's Bazar, police under pressure
Two brutal murders have taken place within two days in the same district, separated by 55 kilometres. One involved the decomposed body of a woman without a head and wrists, while the other involved the dismembered body of an unknown man stuffed into bags. The two incidents in Cox's Bazar have spread concern not only among the local population but also within law enforcement agencies. Investigators said, "These are not just murders – they are cold-blooded killings followed by a planned attempt to erase identities. This clearly indicates the involvement of professional killers."
Pir Shamim murder: Police obliged to file case even if family does not want
Even though 48 hours have passed since the murder of Pir Shamim Reza Jahangir in Daulatpur of Kushtia, no case has been filed yet. After such information came to light, new questions have been raised about the legal obligation to file a case in such cases.