A case has been filed against 124 people, including former President Abdul Hamid and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accusing them of their involvement in attacks during the student movement in Kishoreganj. Tahmul Islam, son of Abu Taher Bhuiya from Uttar Latibabad in Sadar Upazila, lodged the case at Kishoreganj Sadar Model Police Station on Tuesday evening, said officer-in-charge Abdullah Al Mamun. Prominent figures such as Sheikh Rehana, Sajeeb Wazed Joy and Saima Wazed Putul are also named in the case. Khaleda, Tarique acquitted in Zia Orphanage graft case According to sources, 50 cases have been filed in Kishoreganj district since the fall of the Awami League government on August 5 last year, with 11 lodged at Sadar Police Station alone. This marks the first instance of former President Abdul Hamid being named as an accused, listed as the third accused in this particular case. The case statement alleges that the accused, operating from both domestic and international locations, orchestrated mass killings nationwide and supplied weapons, including firearms and crude bombs, to suppress the student movement. On August 4 last year, the accused allegedly attacked a student procession at Gourangabazar in Kishoreganj town, leaving several people, including the plaintiff, injured. “After receiving prolonged treatment for my injuries, I have finally come forward to file this case,” said Tahmul.  

Six more witnesses testified on Tuesday in the Niko corruption case filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and seven others. Judge Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka Special Judge’s Court-5 recorded the testimonies bringing the total number of witnesses heard in the case to 38 out of 68. The court scheduled the next date for witness testimony on January 21. IGP emphasizes maximum effort to combat crime in DMP’s monthly crime review meeting On December 9, 2007, the Anti-Corruption Commission filed the case accusing Khaleda and four others of causing a loss of Tk 137.77 billion to the state by signing an oil and gas exploration deal with Canadian company Niko on behalf of the state. The anti-graft body pressed charges in court against 11 people, including Khaleda, in May 2008. The other accused in the case are former principal secretary Kamal Uddin Siddique, Khandaker Shahidul Islam, CM Yusuf Hossain, former Bapex general manager Mir Mainul Haq, businessman Giasuddin Al Mamun, former parliamentarian MAH Selim and former vice-president of South Asia affairs of Niko Kashem Sharif. Among the accused, BNP Standing Committee Member Barrister Moudud Ahmed, former state minister AKM Mosharraf Hossain and former secretary of Bapex Shafiur Rahman died during the trial proceedings. Constable Sujan shown arrested in Chankharpul killing case On March 19 last year, the same court rejected a acquittal petition filed by the defendants and ordered the framing of charges against eight of the accused. Of the accused, Kamal Uddin Siddiqui, Mir Moynul Haque, and Kashem Sharif are absconding.

The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,206 cases for traffic law violation during drives conducted in different parts of the capital. The drives were conducted by eight traffic divisions of DMP on Wednesday, said Talebur Rahman, DC (Media) of the DMP on Thursday. Besides, 74 vehicles were impounded and 58 others were towed during the drives. DMP files 2,243 cases for traffic rules violation It also announced that such operations will continue to ensure traffic discipline across the Dhaka metropolitan area.  

The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,439 cases for traffic law violation during drives conducted in different parts of the capital. The drives were conducted by eight traffic divisions of DMP on Monday, said Talebur Rahman, DC (Media) of the DMP on Tuesday. Besides, 50 vehicles were impounded and 68 others were towed during the drives. It also announced that such operations will continue to ensure traffic discipline across the Dhaka metropolitan area. DMP files 3,164 cases for traffic rule violations in 2 days    

A case has been filed against Muazz Ariff, son of Land AF Hassan Ariff, on charge of domestic violence.Madhabi Akter Nila, ex-wife of Muazz, filed the case with Ramna police station on Monday.Masud Alam, deputy commissioner of Ramna zone of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said the case was filed under the Women and Child Repression Prevention Act. 832 cases filed over traffic rules violation in DhakaProcess is on to take further action in this regard after investigation, he said.

Two more cases have been filed against 31 people in connection with the killing of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif amid clashes over the jailing of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Bramachari.Jamal Uddin, father of Alif, filed a case against 31 named people and 10-15 unnamed ones with Kotwali police station Friday midnight, said additional deputy commissioner of Chattogram Metropolitan Police Kazi Md Tarek Aziz.Meanwhile, Khan-e-Alam, elder brother of Alif, also filed another case against 116 people mentioning names and 400-500 unnamed ones. Ctg court area turns violent over denial of ex-ISKCON leader’s bail; lawyer killedHowever, lawyers expressed dissatisfaction over the exclusion of the name of Chinmoy Krishna, spokesperson for Samonnito Sanatoni Jagoron Jote and former ESKCON leader, in the case.Chandan, Aman Das, Shuvo Kanti Das, Bunja, Ranab, Ramit, Rumit Das, Nayan Das, Gagan Das, Bishal Das, Omkar Das, Bishal, Razkapur, Lala, Samir, Sohel Das, Shib Kumar, Biglal, Parash, Ganesh, Ajay, Debi Charan, Deb Joy, Durlav Das and Rajib Bhattacharya were among the accused.On November 26, Saiful was hacked to death amid clashes among law enforcers, agitated protestors, and supporters of Chinmoy Krishna following the denial of his bail petition in a sedition case. DU students protest killing of lawyer by Hindu fanatics, call to banEarlier police filed three separate cases against 76 identified and 1400 unidentified people on charge of obstructing police and vandalising vehicles.

A Dhaka court on Tuesday acquitted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's adviser, Zainul Abedin Farroque, in a case related to non-submission of a wealth statement. Judge SM Ziaur Rahman of the Dhaka Divisional Special Judge's Court announced the verdict, citing a lack of evidence to prove the charges against Farroque. The BNP leader was present in court during the verdict. Farroque said, “The freedom earned through the sacrifices of students and citizens has been upheld through this verdict. I dedicate this acquittal to those who restored democratic rights through student movements. I hope our judiciary remains independent.” Constitutional Reform: BNP submits 62 proposals, seeks retention of VP, DPM According to the case details, Farroque, while serving as a lawmaker for Noakhali-1 constituency, was issued a notice by the then Anti-Corruption Bureau, or ACB, the precursor to the ACC, to submit a wealth statement for himself and his family. The notice, served between July 9 and August 22, 1999, provided 45 days for compliance. However, he failed to submit the statement. On January 19, 2000, Aminul Islam, an inspector of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, filed the case against Farroque. The charge sheet was submitted on June 17, 2001, by Imdadul Haque, another inspector of the bureau. Formal charges were framed against Farroque on March 23, 2006.

The traffic division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 799 cases and imposed fine of around Tk 33.39 lakh after conducting drives against traffic rule violators on Sunday. Muhammad Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (media) of DMP, said this in a media release on Monday. Read: 838 cases filed, over Tk 37 lakh fined for breaching traffic rules: DMP Fifty-three vehicles were dumped and 29 others were towed during the drives conducted in parts of the capital. The drive will remain continued to maintain the traffic order in Dhaka, it added

The Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the authorities concerned to refrain from suing, arresting and harassing those involved in the July-August mass upsurge. A notification was issued in this regard on Monday. Read more: US again denies any role in former prime minister Hasina's ouster in mass upsurge According to the notification, students and mass people who actively worked to make the mass uprising a success from July 15 to August 8 will not be arrested, sued or harassed. The authorities concerned were asked to remain highly vigilant in this regard.

Legal action will only be taken if individuals are found guilty following an investigation, Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retd.) said on Saturday. He said that the process for filing cases has changed. "In the past, police would file cases, name 10 individuals, and add another anonymous 50," he said. "Now, it is the general public who are filing cases. And just because a case is filed, it does not mean there will be an immediate arrest. There will be an investigation first, and only if someone is found guilty will legal action be taken." The adviser made these remarks after inaugurating the "Scout Shaheed Mir Mugdho Building" and the entrance gate of the Armed Police Battalion School and College, dedicated to Shaheed Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho. Mugdho was a founding member and unit leader of the APBN Scout Group and lost his life during the mass uprising. "Those who sacrificed their lives in this movement are all martyrs," the adviser said. "Not just Mugdho, but all who were martyred deserve our prayers and recognition." He added that the government would provide medical treatment for those injured in the movement. "If necessary, they will be sent abroad for advanced treatment, or doctors will be brought from abroad. Based on doctors' recommendations, arrangements will be made for their proper care." Commenting on law enforcement, Chowdhury noted that several officials and leaders from the previous government fled between August 5 and 7. "To prevent further escapes, we have reinforced border security," he said. "It is now difficult for them to flee. Even if they try, it is not just the police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) who are apprehending them—ordinary citizens are also turning them in." The adviser also urged journalists to assist law enforcement by providing vital information through investigative journalism to help capture criminals.