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Detectives have arrested 12 leaders and activists of Awami League and its associate organisations including former mayor of Gafargaon municipality in Mymensingh in separate drives in Dhaka. They were arrested from different areas including Mirpur, Uttara, Lalbagh, Gulshan, Wari, Motijheel, Cantonment, Darussalam and Demra areas, said Detective Branch (DB) sources on Tuesday. Kaiser Ahmed, former mayor of Gafargaon municipality, ex-liberation war affairs secretary of central Jubo League, Md Yunus Ali alias Elias, former general secretary of Buramazumdar Union Awami League in Betagi upazila of Barguna, Shamim Osman, a leader from Gazipur Jubo League, Md Mahmud Dewan Shipu, general secretary of ward No-26 in Dhaka South Awami League, Md Jamil Hossain, office secretary of the same unit, and Md Soleman, vice-president of ward No-53 at Krishak League in Dhaka North were among the arrestees. DB officials said all of the arrestees face several cases including murder. They were allegedly working in an organised manner to destabilise the country, disrupt law and order, and spread panic among the public, according to DB police. Legal actions will be taken against them.

A team of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) detained former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque from his residence in the capital’s Dhanmondi area on Thursday morning. Confirming the development, Rabiul Islam Bhuiyan, Joint Commissioner (North) of DB Police, told UNB that the former chief justice was picked up earlier in the day. He, however, did not disclose the reason behind the detention or provide details of the ongoing investigation. Economist Abul Barkat arrested in ACC case “We will share more information once the details are available,” said the DB official. Justice Khairul Haque, the 19th Chief Justice of Bangladesh, is known for his controversial verdicts on constitutional matters. Further updates will be provided as more information emerges.

 A Dhaka court has granted five days' remand each for two youths arrested in connection with the murder of a businessman in front of Gate-3 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital, popularly known by its Colonial era name- Mitford Hospital. The arrestees were identified as Mahmudul Hasan Mohin, 41, and Tarek Rahman Robin, 22. Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Talebur Rahman confirmed the development. Earlier, DMP arrested the two accused with weapons shortly after the incident. Subsequently, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) detained two more individuals in connection with the same case. On the afternoon of July 9 (Wednesday), a group of assailants brutally attacked local businessman Lal Chand, alias Sohag, aged 39, on the pavement in front of Gate-3 of the hospital, leading to his death. Responding swiftly to the incident, police from Kotwali Police Station arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. Law enforcement prepared an inquest report and sent the body to the hospital morgue for autopsy. Following the incident, the victim’s elder sister filed a murder case at Kotwali Police Station. Police collected CCTV footage from the crime scene and launched raids across various areas in the capital, ultimately arresting the two named accused, Mohin and Robin. During the arrest, a foreign-made pistol was recovered from Robin's possession. Initial investigations suggest that the killing resulted from a business dispute and prior enmity. Authorities are continuing operations to arrest others involved and to uncover the full motive behind the murder. Legal proceedings against the arrestees are currently underway.

Detectives on Wednesday arrested former Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal from the capital. Deputy Commissioner (media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Talebur Rahman said he was arrested from Moghbazar area in a case filed with She-e-Banglanagar Police Station. The detention came two days after the case was filed by BNP at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station accusing 24  people, including former Chief Election Commissioners, Election Commissioners and other officials involved in conducting the 10th, 11th and 12th national elections, of irregularities and biased conduct. Ex-CEC Nurul Huda placed on 4-day remand Besides, police detained former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda from his residence in the capital’s Uttara area on Sunday evening. In the 11th election, held in December 2018 under CEC KM Nurul Huda, the BNP alleged ballot-stuffing occurred the night before the vote. The 12th election in 2024, overseen by CEC Kazi Habibul Awal, was dismissed by the BNP as a ‘dummy election’, as the party did not take part in it. Earlier this month, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus instructed authorities to form a committee to investigate the roles of those involved in conducting the three elections.  

A man and his wife were brutally murdered allegedly by the woman’s extramarital lover in the capital’s Pallabi area on Wednesday afternoon. The victims were identified as Pappu, 35, and his wife Dolon Akter Dola, 28. The incident took place at their residence on the 4th floor of a 5-storey building at Mirpur Section-11 under Pallabi Police Station.  Two drug dealers arrested with 4,600 Yaba Pills in Paltan According to police, the suspect, Gaus Mia, reportedly attacked the couple with a sharp weapon, killing both over a dispute stemming from an illicit affair. Speaking to UNB, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Pallabi Police Station Shafiul Alam said the double murder occurred sometime between 1:00pm and 1:30pm. “Suspect Gaus entered the couple’s flat and attacked them with a sharp object,” the OC said.  Four arrested in Mohammadpur including top criminal Excel Babu Police recovered the bodies at around 2:30pm after being informed by locals. Gaus attempted to flee the scene but was caught and taken into custody immediately, the OC added. The bodies have been sent to the morgue at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College and Hospital for autopsy, said the OC.  

Dr Maleka University College student Samiur Rahman Khan  Alvi was hacked to death in Dhaka's Jigatola area following an altercation over drug use, police said on Wednesday. The mystery behind Alvi's killing was unearthed after Hazaribagh thana police arrested four suspects raiding Dhanmondi and Mohamadpur areas on Tuesday.  Singer Noble arrested in domestic violence case: Police The arrestees were identified as  Md Raihan (20), Habibur Rahman Munna (26), Samoti Pal (23), and Kawsar (21). Alvi was an honours third-year student of Dr Maleka University College and a resident of Maneswar Road under Hazaribagh Police Station. Briefing reporters at the DMP Media Centre in Minto Road on Wednesday noon, Deputy Commissioner (Ramna Division) of the DMP  Masud Alam said the incident occurred from a dispute over drug consumption and seating arrangements at a restaurant in Baganbari near Dhanmondi Lake on May 15. On May 16, the attackers, in a pre-planned move, took Alvi and his friends to Jigatola bus stand area, where they were ambushed and attacked with sharp weapons. Alvi sustained critical injuries and was declared dead after being taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. His three friends – Ashraful Islam, Zakaria, and Ismail Hossain – were also injured and are currently undergoing treatment in the hospital. The arrests were made following a case filed by the victim’s father, Moshiur Rahman Khan, with Hazaribagh Police Station, the DC (Ramna Division) said.  Ex-mayor Taposh’s close associate arrested in Dhaka During preliminary interrogation, the arrestees admitted to killing Alvi over previous enmity, the DC added. Legal action is underway, and efforts to arrest the remaining suspects involved in the murder are ongoing, he added.

A man was arrested with 2,820 pieces of Yaba tablets hidden in his stomach at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport,  said Airport Armed Police Battalion on Friday. A case was filed under Narcotics Control Act with Airport police station on Friday morning. Based on secret information, the arrestee, Hossain Ahmed, 60, was detained near the northern side of the airport’s Balaka building after arriving in Dhaka from Cox’s Bazar on Biman Bangladesh domestic flight BS-152, on Wednesday. Upon questioning, Hossain admitted to carrying Yaba pills inside his stomach. He was taken to the airport medical unit, where an X-ray revealed 30 capsule-shaped objects in his abdomen. He was later transferred to Kurmitola General Hospital, where, under medical supervision, he expelled 30 tape-wrapped packets through natural means.  Inside the packets, a total of 2,820 Yaba tablets were found. Police said Hossain had long been involved in drug trafficking. Unidentified woman killed in road accident in city's Banani Airport Armed Police said more than 16,000 Yaba pills were recovered in separate recent drives, which led to the arrest of five other drug traffickers. “Recently, drug smuggling through the airport has noticeably increased. We remain alert to prevent any criminal activities in and around the airport,” said Additional Superintendent of Police Anita Rani Sutradhar of the Airport Armed Police Battalion.    

Police have detained Advocate Zeenat Sohana Chowdhury, Chattogram divisional leader of the Awami League-backed NGO Suchinta Foundation, from the Aturar Depot area of the port city early Tuesday. Zeenat, a former member of the Chittagong Development Authority (CDA), was picked up from a residence under Bayezid Bostami police station around 1am, said its officer-in-charge Md Arifur Rahman. She has been named as an accused in a case filed over a clash between police and followers of Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari on December 4 last year on the Chattogram Court premises. The case, filed with Kotwali police station, names 29 people,  including Zeenat and leaders of the Awami League, Chhatra League, Jubo League, Swechchhasebak League, and ISKCON. Additionally 40–50 unnamed people were also implicated. 12 people injured in attack by auto-rickshaw drivers in N’ganj Hailing from Raozan upazila, Zeenat had submitted a nomination paper for a reserved women’s seat on behalf of the Awami League during the 11th national parliamentary election.  She is known as a close aide of former Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud. According to sources, she previously served as a member of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Women’s Chamber of Commerce.  She also chaired Farmin Group of Industries Ltd and was a member of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). Her husband, Md Imran, currently serves as president of the Florida chapter of the Awami League in the United States and is a former general secretary.  RMSTU JCD leader dies of cardiac arrest He also served as joint general secretary of Chhatra League at Chittagong University.      

Detectives have arrested seven people including a former MP of Awami League during a drive in the capital in 24 hours till 6 am on Sunday morning.  The arrestees are Shamima Akhter Khanom alias Shamima Shahriar, former AL MP from a reserved seat in Sunamganj district,  Md Imran Mati, general secretary of Darussalam Thana Swechchhasebak League; Md Ashraf Siddiqui alias Bitu 44, director of the Centre for Research and Information (CRI) and assistant press secretary to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; Md Nesar Ahmed alias Nesar Uddin Hawlader 35, former organising secretary of Cumilla District Chhatra League, Md Robiul Islam, vice president of Darussalam Thana Swechchhasebak League; Md Mosharraf Hossain Sarkar, former organising secretary of Nabinagar Upazila units of Awami League, Jubo League and Chhatra League; and  Mohidul Islam Biplob , general secretary of South Badda Bazar Unit Awami League. DIG Dhaka range orders arrest of July movement suppressors DB sources said all the arrestees were involved in attempting to destabilise the country and create panic among the public. Multiple cases were filed against them at different police stations.      

Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has detained five people including a former Awami League (AL) MP during a drive in the capital. DMP’s Deputy Commissioner (Media) Talibur Rahman said the names and identities of the detainees will be disclosed later. The drive was carried out as part of the DB’s ongoing drives against various criminal and subversive activities, he added.