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The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday submitted  its report accusing eight policemen in a case over the killing of six students during July-August movement  in Dhaka's Chankharpul area. The accused are former DMP Commissioner Habibur Rahman, former Joint Commissioner Sudip Kumar Chakraborty, former Additional Deputy Commissioner (Ramna Zone) Shah Alam, former Assistant Commissioner Md Imrul, former Inspector (Operations) of Shahbagh Police Station Arshad Hossain, and constables Sujon, Imad Hossain, and Nasirul Islam. This is the first case investigated over the killings that took place during July-August. The 90-page report was prepared and submitted to the prosecution within 195 days of initiating the investigation, Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal  Tajul Islam said. “The investigation into Chankharpul  massacre has been completed. The investigation agency submitted the report to us on Sunday .This marks the completion of the first investigation related to the July-August killings,”he said. Families of victims of enforced disappearances demand justice According to the report, six people were killed in Chankharpul on August 5 last year. Tajul Islam said the report includes evidence—collected through various video footages—of direct involvement of some accused in the shooting. Others, mostly senior officials, were charged under the doctrine of command responsibility. Four of the eight accused are currently on the run, the chief prosecutor added.

The roof of the iconic Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, collapsed during a merengue concert, resulting in the deaths of at least 98 people. Rescuers continued their desperate search for survivors in the rubble, more than 24 hours after the incident occurred early on Tuesday. The nightclub, known for hosting popular Monday parties with national and international artists, was filled with attendees, including politicians, athletes, and other guests when the collapse happened. Rescue teams worked tirelessly, carefully listening for any cries for help as they cleared debris. Emergency workers removed large chunks of concrete and used wood planks to lift heavy wreckage, with the sound of drills echoing through the air. On Tuesday evening, emergency operations director Juan Manuel Méndez reported that rescuers were still hearing sounds from the rubble and were prioritizing three key areas for further search efforts. "We will continue our search without rest," he assured. Among the confirmed dead were a provincial governor, two former Major League Baseball players, and other prominent figures. At least 160 people were injured, including national lawmaker Bray Vargas. Some of the missing include merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who was performing when the collapse occurred. The incident has left many families anxiously waiting for news of their loved ones. Manuel Olivo Ortiz, whose son was at the concert, expressed his hope, saying, "We’re holding on only to God." Massiel Cuevas, waiting for her goddaughter Darlenys Batista, was adamant that she would be found alive, stating, "I know she’s in there." President Luis Abinader visited the scene and comforted those waiting for news, expressing hope that more survivors would be found. As search operations continued, the public gathered outside hospitals and the National Institute of Forensic Pathology to identify victims and await updates. At least 13 dead, 70 injured in roof collapse at Dominican Republic discotheque The cause of the collapse is still unknown, and it has not been determined when the building was last inspected. Authorities are focusing on ongoing rescue efforts while investigations into the cause of the tragedy are set to continue.    

A 40-year-old man was killed allegedly by his maternal uncle in Dhaka’s Khilgaon area on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Sumon Kazi, son of Ismail Gazi of Barishal district. He was a vegetable vendor and used to live in Meradia Maddhyapara area in Dhaka.Quoting Alamgir Kazi, elder brother of the deceased, inspector Faruk, in-charge of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital police camp, said Sumon locked into an altercation with his uncle Mostafa, 60, around 6 am at the residence of Mostafa. At one stage, he damaged the windowpanes and tore off the electric cables of the house.Angered by the incident, Mostafa along with his son Hridoy, Biplab, and daughter Tani hit Sumon with bricks, leaving him injured.Later, he was taken to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital where doctors declared him dead around 8:30 am.

Two friends were killed and another injured when a truck hit a motorbike on Dhaka-Bogura highway in Sherpur upazila of Bogura district on Monday. The deceased were identified as Shubho Islam, 20, son of Abdul Hye and Hridoy Hasan, 20, son of Solaiman of Biroil village. The accident occurred around 11 am when a truck hit the motorbike carrying three friends while returning to home after collecting photographs for voter ID cards, leaving Shubho and Hridoy dead on the spot and injured Sagar, said Azizul Haque, in-charge of Sherpur Highway Police. Mother, daughter stabbed dead at Bogura home Later, he was taken to Sherpur Upazila Health Complex. Police could not arrest the truck driver as he managed to flee the scene.    

A massive nightclub fire killed 51 people early Sunday in North Macedonia ’s eastern town of Kocani, and injured more than 100, interior minister Panche Toshkovski told a press conference. The blaze broke out around 2:35 a.m. during a concert by a local pop group at the Pulse nighclub, according to Toshkovski. He said pyrotechnics caused the roof to catch fire. Videos showed chaos inside the club, with young people running through the smoke as the musicians urged people to escape as quickly as possible. Officials said the injured have been taken to hospitals around the country, including the capital, Skopje, many with severe burns. The effort was being assisted by multiple volunteer organizations. Health Minister Arben Taravari said 118 people have been hospitalized, adding that he had received offers of assistance from neighboring countries. “All our capabilities have been put to use, in a maximum effort to save as many lives as possible of the young people involved in this tragedy,” Taravari told reporters, at times looking visibly shaken. This is the worst tragedy in recent memory to befall the landlocked nation, whose population is less than 2 million. “This is a difficult and very sad day for Macedonia. The loss of so many young lives is irreparable, and the pain of the families, loved ones and friends is immeasurable,” Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “The people and the government will do everything in their power to at least slightly alleviate their pain and help them in these most difficult moments.” Family members gathered in front of hospitals and Kocani’s city offices begging authorities for more information. The club was in an old building that was previously a carpet warehouse and has been running for several years, according to local media MKD. Toshkovski said that authorities would investigate the venue’s licensing and safety provisions, adding that the government had a “moral responsibility” to help prosecute anyone responsible. Police have arrested one man already, but he didn't provide details on the person's involvement. Condolences poured in from politicians across the region, including Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama, the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “I wish those who were injured a speedy recovery. Ukraine mourns alongside our (North) Macedonian friends on this sad day,” Zelenskyy wrote on X.

Three people were killed and another was injured when a truck hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on Kaliakoir-Phulbaria road at Namashulai in Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur district on Saturday.One of the deceased was identified as Obaidul while the identities of two others could not be known yet. The accident occurred around 8 am when the truck crashed into the CNG-run auto-rickshaw, leaving three people dead on the spot and another injured, said Quamrul Hasan, Sub-inspector of Kaliakoir Police Station. Spinning mill workers block highway in Gazipur over unpaid wagesThe injured were taken to Kaliakair Upazila Health Complex.

A woman and her minor daughter were killed when a truck hit a van in Beragram of Dupchanchia upazila of Bogura district on Wednesday. The deceased were identified as Roksana Parveen, wife of Abu Bakar Siddique of Satuapara village in Kahalu upazila and her daughter Rahia Khatun, 3. The accident occurred in the afternoon, when the truck hit a van carrying Roksana and her daughter Rahia, leaving Rahia dead on the spot and Roksana injured, said Faridul Islam, officer-in-charge of Dupchanchia Police Station. Couple killed in Bogura road crash Local people took Roksana to a local hospital where the doctors declared her dead. Roksana along with her daughter met the tragic accident while returning to her home from Jolongi village. Angered by the accident, local people set the truck on fire following the accident. Teenager strangled to death in Bogura    

Three people were killed and three others injured in a head-on collision between a truck and an ambulance on the Rajshahi-Chapainawabganj highway at Razabari in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi district on Monday. The deceased were identified as Zafar Iqbal Jewel, 45, the ambulance driver, patient Sundari Rani, 65, and her relative Adori Rani, 38. Ruhul Amin, officer-in-charge of Godagari Police Station, said the accident occurred around 6am when the truck collided head on with the ambulance carrying patient Sundari Rani, leaving three killed on the spot and three others injured. One killed in road accident in Naogaon Sundari Rani, suffering from cardiac disease, met the tragic death while heading towards Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital by an ambulance. The condition of the three injured were stated to be critical and they were kept in observation, said Dr Shankar, spokesperson of the hospital.  

A 22-year-old woman and her sister were killed allegedly by her husband at Kasba in Brahmanbaria district early Monday. The deceased were identified as Juthi Akter, wife of Samiul Islam and her sister Smriti Akter, 12. Both of them were daughters of Roushan Ali of Dhajanagar village in the upazila. Quoting family members, Abul Quader, officer-in-charge of Kasba Police Station, said that Samiul, son of Zakir Hossain of Brahmanpara upazila in Cumilla district, married Juthi  one and a half years ago. Juthi along with her sister and brother Zahid Hossain used to live there as her mother is in jail in a case. Juthi came to her father’s house one month ago due to a family feud with Samiul. 618 arrested in Operation Devil Hunt across country Samiul went to his in-laws' house last week. On Sunday night, Samiul and his brother-in-law Zahid went to bed after having dinner. At the dead of night, Zahid woke up and found Samiul missing. Later, he went to the house of his sisters and found them unconscious. Hearing screams of Zahid, local people found the two sisters dead. On information, police recovered the bodies and sent those to Sadar hospital morgue for autopsy. Police suspected that Samiul might have strangulated the two sisters dead using a pillow.  

A septuagenarian woman was reportedly beaten to death by her neighbor over repayment of loan in Jashore district. The incident took place at Pipragachhi village in Bagachra upazila on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Rahima Khatin, 70, wife of Nabisaddin Gazi of the village. Quoting local people, Rabiul Hossain, officer-in-charge of Sharsha Police Station, said Opu Hossain, 30, son of Abdus Samad took some money from Mizanur, son of Rahima. The members of two families used to lock into altercation over the issue. On Tuesday noon, an altercation ensued between Rahim and Opu over the issue and at one stage, Opu beat Rahima up and dragged her on a street and trashed her, leaving Rahima unconscious. Muggers snatch van after killing driver in Mymensingh Later, she was taken to Sharsha Upazila Health Complex and then shifted to Jashore Sadar Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Apu along with his family went into hiding after the incident. Efforts are on to arrest Opu, said OC.