The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of Bangladesh-origin Ruhel Choudhury. Ruhel has ties to the Hollis, Queens Village, and Jamaica areas of Queens, New York. He may transport and sell used cars, according to the FBI. Ruhel Choudhury is wanted for his alleged involvement in two kidnappings that occurred on March 27, 2023, and May 11, 2023, in Queens, New York. Read more: ‘Sexual harassment’: Viqarunnisa teacher lands in jail  He and others allegedly abducted the victims off the street and then robbed, tortured, and drugged them. One victim was held for ransom and sexually assaulted. Ruhel allegedly provided and drove the vehicles used to confine and transport the victims to various locations in Queens during the kidnappings. He also allegedly assaulted and threatened the victims. Ruhel was indicted in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, Brooklyn, New York, and a federal warrant was issued for his arrest on January 9, 2024, after he was charged with two counts of kidnapping and two counts of kidnapping conspiracy. Read more: Petition filed seeking closure of restaurants in residential buildings

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today (November 06, 2023) announced a Tk 20,000 reward for those who will help them nab arsonists with information amid nationwide arson attacks. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman said this during a meeting with Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners’ Association at the DMP headquarters. Read more: IGP promises strict action against subversives, arsonists While talking about the recent arson attacks, he said, “If anyone can help police catch the miscreants with evidence, they will be given Tk 20,000 reward.” The move was taken amid the ongoing subversive acts of arson in Dhaka.Read more: 18 arson incidents reported in 30 hrs till this morning: Fire Service

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday (August 14, 2023) said the government would reward those who can provide information on the killers of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. “If you can give us information, you will be rewarded,” he said while speaking at a discussion at Jatiya Press Club. Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud, Daily Observer Editor Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury and senior journalist Monjurul Ahsan Bulbul, Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) President Omar Faruk, former Secretary General Abdul Jalil Bhuiyan,among others, spoke at the discussion. Momen also called for unmasking those who kept mum for 21 years about the killers and the persons behind the killers. “All those people should be unmasked.” Describing Canada and the USA as countries with very strong rule of law, the foreign minister said they should not shelter murderers. The five killers who remain fugitives are Khandaker Abdur Rashid, Shariful Haque Dalim, Nur Chowdhury, Rashed Chowdhury and Moslehuddin Khan. Read: ‘Want Bangabandhu's killers to be deported to Bangladesh’: FM Nur Chowdhury and Rashed Chowdhury have been traced in Canada and the US and Bangladesh wants them back to implement the conviction. Momen said the government will be very happy if all the killers are brought back to face justice. “But we are yet to do it. If we can, we will feel that it is a great achievement.” Momen said the government has written many letters to the US and Canadian governments seeking steps for returning the killers; even the PM wrote to the US president. He encouraged the Bangladeshis living in Canada and the US to stage demonstrations routinely in front of the two killers’ residences. Read: Bangabandhu’s vision, ideals will continue to inspire Dhaka-Delhi strong bonds of friendship: Pranay Verma The foreign minister laid emphasis on writing more research-oriented books with solid facts so that they can provide more documentary evidence. The National Mourning Day will be observed on August 15. On this day in 1975, the greatest Bangalee of all time, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with most of his family members was brutally assassinated. Read more: It's shame for them, FM on countries sheltering Bangabandhu's killers

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a cash reward of Tk 50 lac for the National Women’s Football Team who won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship for the first time. BCB President Nazmul Hassan Papon has lauded the success of the women footballers. “The women’s football team has made the whole nation proud with its exceptional performance and historic achievement,” Papon was quoted in a BCB press release. Read: Rise and rise of Bangladesh women and football “As a mark of our appreciation and support for their effort, I am declaring 50 lac taka for the entire team on behalf of the BCB. I have no doubts that the SAFF triumph will greatly inspire sportsmen and women around the country and sports teams to strive for international glory in respective disciplines,” the press release further reads. Bangladesh women beat the hosts Nepal in the final by 3-1. Before that, Bangladesh beat the hot favourite India in the semifinals. It was the first time for Bangladesh women to win the SAAF. In 2003, Bangladesh men won the event in Dhaka beating Maldives.

Environment, Forest and Climate Changes Minister Md Shahab Uddin on Sunday announced rewards for information about dolphin killers. “Those who will provide the Forest Department with the information of Dolphin killers, they will be rewarded,” he said while addressing a discussion in the city. The Forest Department organised the discussion marking the International Freshwater Dolphin Day 2021. READ: Govt finalizes the "Dolphin Conservation Action Plan" The minister said the government is very sincere in protecting dolphins.  But some people killed dolphins intentionally for various reasons including collection of its oil. Mentioning the government’s measures to protect dolphins, he said seven teams were formed to conserve the dolphin in the Sundarbans. Such conservation teams will also be formed for other areas. Besides, fishermen will be trained to conserve dolphins, he said. The minister said the government has so far announced nine dolphin sanctuaries. Another dolphin sanctuary will be created, he added. Dolphin Action Plan and Dolphin Atlas have been prepared, he said, adding that a plan was also taken to assess the number of Dolphins in Halda River and manage these. The government incorporated a punitive provision of the maximum five-year jail or highest Tk 5 lakh fine for repeated killings of dolphins in the Wildlife (Conservation and Security( Act, he mentioned. READ: Another dead dolphin found in Halda River Deputy Minister for Environment Habibun Nahar and Environment Secretary Md Mostafa Kamal, among others, addressed the discussion presided over by Chief Conservator of Forests Md Amir Hosain Chowdhury, said a PID handout.

Bangladeshi super brand Walton on Sunday announced Tk 1 crore worth scholarship for students. The Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni, as the chief guest inaugurated the 'Walton Laptop Crore Taka Scholarship' project online Sunday at the Walton Corporate Office in the capital's Bashundhara. State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Zakir Hossain was the special guest. Read Walton opening branches in 6 countries From June 1, students purchasing a Walton laptop, computer, tablet PC, desktop or all-in-one computer will have a guaranteed scholarship. Under this project, the laptop department of Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited will provide at least Tk 1 crore to the students in the next three months. Students will get a scholarship of a minimum of Tk 2,000 to a maximum of Tk 1 lac for each Walton digital device purchase. READ: Walton named Dhaka Premier League title sponsor Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni said that even though the educational institutions are closed due to corona, online and television teaching is on. However, due to lack of adequate digital devices, it was not possible to reach all the students. Walton's multi-crore scholarship and interest-free installment facility will make digital devices easily available, she said. Engineer Golam Murshed said the project was launched to ensure that not a single student is deprived due to lack of digital devices. We want everyone to be enlightened in the light of education. When the nation is educated, when the quality and rate of education increases, Bangladesh's position in the world will be at the top. READ: Walton Primo RX8 Review with Price in Bangladesh Walton's glorious journey has already begun in global market. Walton’s goal is to represent Bangladesh  worldwide through electronics and technology products, he said

The government has decided to give incentives for doctors, nurses, health workers and other employees of the republic who deployed themselves with bravery in the war against COVID-19, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced Tuesday.