JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has strongly condemned the recent murder of Ayub Ali, a 47-year-old transgender woman. The brutal killing happened on October 12 in Tangail, the France-based group said in a statement received here on Friday. Ayub Ali’s body, bearing signs of violence, was discovered the next morning in an abandoned house near the new bus stand area of Tangail. According to police, her body was found with a cloth tightly wrapped around her neck, suggesting she may have been strangled after a struggle. A murder case has been filed, and investigations are underway to bring the perpetrators to justice. Robert Simon, French LGBT rights activist and Chief Adviser of JMBF, expressed his outrage, stating that the murder is not only an attack on Ayub Ali but highlights the persistent danger faced by transgender people in Bangladesh and globally. “This crime reflects the deep-rooted discrimination and violence that the transgender community continues to endure,” he said. Simon alsemphasizesed that Ayub Ali’s determination to overcome adversity exemplifies the urgent need for societal change, asserting that “no one should face such a fate simply for living their truth.” Originally from Bhavanipur Patuli in Tangail Sadar Upazila, Ayub Ali faced societal rejection and limited job opportunities due to her gender identity. Like many in her community, she initially earned a living by collecting money in markets and on public transportation. Seeking a more dignified means of livelihood, Ayub Ali started a small cloth business, selling fabrics in rural areas and participating in festival sales during Eid and Puja. She was also an active performer, joining dance groups and acting in traditional “Yatrapala” performances, where she took on female roles. Read: Rights group JMBF demands release of Asaduzzaman Noor, Shahriar Kabir, journalists Advocate Shahanur Islam, Founder President of JMBF and a Bangladeshi human rights lawyer living in France, condemned the murder as a violation of Ayub Ali’s fundamental right to live with dignity and safety. He urged the Bangladeshi authorities to ensure swift justice and address the systemic violence against the transgender community. “We stand in solidarity with Ayub Ali’s family and the transgender community in Bangladesh. The perpetrators must be held accountable, and the government must take concrete steps to protect the rights and lives of marginalized communities,” Islam said. In its statement, JMBF called on the Bangladeshi government to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation and take immediate steps to improve the safety and protection of transgender individuals. The organization stressed that Ayub Ali’s life story is a painful reminder of the prejudice and violence transgender individuals continue to face, but her resilience and pursuit of a better life remain an inspiration. Read more: JMBF condemns JM Sen Hall Puja Mandap event disruption JMBF reaffirmed its commitment to fighting for justice, equality, and human rights, stating it will continue to work toward a world where all individuals, regardless of gender identity, can live free from fear and violence.

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) on Tuesday arrested another accused, who is a relative of  prime accused Ajmeri Osman in a case over the killing Tanvir Mohammad Twaki, from a bus on Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Siddhirganj area of Narayanganj district. The arrestee is Andullah Al Mamun alias Jamai Mamun, 40, son of Abdur Rahim of Barishal district. He is a close relative of Ajmeri Osman, son of AKM Nasim Osman, former lawmaker of Narayanganj-5 constituency. Twaki murder: RAB visits Ajmeri Osman's 'torture cell' in Narayanganj Tipped off, a team of Rab-11 intercepted a Khagrachari-bound bus on Chittagong Road and arrested Mamun early this morning, said a press release of Rab issued on Tuesday afternoon. Seventeen year old Twaki went missing from in front of his house in Narayanganj on March 6, 2013. Rafiur Rabbi, father of Twaki, filed a general diary in this connection. Twaki was later found dead on the banks of the Shitalakhya in Narayanganj on March 8. Then a case was filed with Sadar Model Police Station. Later, RAB's investigation revealed the involvement of Ajmeri Osman, son of Narayanganj late MP Nasim Osman and nephew of former MP Shamim Osman and his associates in the murder of Twaki. Eleven people were directly involved in killing Twaki at a ‘torcher cell’ named ‘Weiner Fashion. Mamun was among them. After the fall of the AL-led government, RAB has so far arrested five people-Yar Mahmud Parvez, Safayet Hussain Shipon, Mamun Mia, Kajal Howladar and Jamshed Sheikh- for their suspected involvement in the murder case. RAB said that all those arrested are close aides of the sons of late Narayanganj MP Nasim Osman and former MP Shamim Osman. Among them, Jamshed Sheikh is Ajmeri Osman's personal driver. Later, Mamun was produced before the court and the court sent him to jail. The court also fixed October 6 for hearing the remand petition, said Court inspector Abdur Rashid.

A four-member team from the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is en route to Nepal following an investigation in India, to probe the murder of Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar. The team, led by the DB Chief Mohammad Harun-or-Rashid, is focusing on the main accused in the murder, Akhtaruzzaman Shaheen. MP Anar murder investigation sees remarkable progress: DB Chief Before departing Dhaka, Harun addressed media reports about the arrest of a person named Siam in Nepal. “I can't say anything at this moment. But we are going for an investigation. We will let you know soon,” Harun told journalists at Dhaka Airport this morning. Harun revealed that the suspects in Anar's murder had used the Nepal route. "We have spoken to Jihad in India. We have several suspects related to Anar's murder, apart from the main culprit. Both sides have discussed this matter," he said. Motive behind MP Anar murder yet to be ascertained: DMP Commissioner He also noted that several major criminals from Bangladesh, including suspects in Anar's murder, have recently been using the Kolkata route. “Considering everything, we have also written to Interpol to check if there are any criminals in that area. Overall, we are going to Nepal mainly for investigation," Harun added. DB mum about possible recovery of MP Anar's body parts

The sprouting teen gangs have emerged as a major concern in the capital and other cities and towns of the country, and Feni town is no exception. These misguided teens involved in theft, hijacking, drug abuse, stalking, sexual harassment, and murder, allegedly with the backing of local political leaders and public representatives, are now a new threat to society. Locals allege that local political leaders patronize the teens to establish dominance, grab properties, and threaten opposition political activists. 2 killed in road crash in Gaibandha  ‘Koshai’, ‘Himil’, ‘Shano’, ‘JK’, 'Pintu', and ‘Chakma Javed’ are among the 10 gangs of the district infamous for their crimes that have been extended even to the unions from the district town. Talking to UNB, some guardians expressed their worries over the dreadful offenses committed by the teen gangs and the future of their children, as the deteriorating social environment due to the gang activities has made it difficult for them to keep their children aloof from their influence. On Thursday, police arrested three ‘SDK’ group members, including their leader, for their involvement in various crimes, including the trade and buse of drugs, snatching, extortion, stalking, threatening people for extortion, showing arms, and clashing with rival groups. Preferring anonymity, a SDK group member said,” If the ‘leaders’ need them, they inform the ‘big brother’ who completes the operations involving teen gang members, and they get money in exchange.” A police official who preferred not to be named said if the teen gang members are arrested, they get phone calls from ‘big brothers’ or ‘leaders’ seeking their release. School teacher beaten and harassed by police in Natore

A woman and her SSC examinee daughter were hacked to death over land dispute in Durgapur village under Gopalganj sadar upazila on Sunday (February 18, 2024) night. The deceased were identified as Beauty Begum, 40, and her daughter Lamia, 16, of Durgapur village under Jalalabad union of the upazila. The daughter was an SSC examinee from Khalia United Academy. Police and locals there had been a long dispute between Lamia’s father Tuku and her uncle Harun over ancestral land in the village. Around 7:30 am on Sunday, as Lamia entered uncle Harun’s yard while talking on her mobile phone he asked her to leave the yard and hurled abusive words, leading to an altercation between Lamia’s mother Beauty and her uncle. Read more: Man killed ‘by daughter’ in Chuadanga, wife, daughter held At one stage of the altercation over the matter, Harun, equipped with sharp weapons, hacked Beauty and Lamia, leaving them critically injured. Hearing their screams, locals rushed in and took them to 250-bed Adhunik Hospital in Sadar upazila where physicians declared them dead upon arrival. Sadar police station Officer-in-Charge (investigation) Harun-Or-Rashid though the accused and his family went into hiding shortly after the murders police managed to arrest Harun. The bodies were sent to the Sadar hospital morgue for autopsy, the police officer added. Read more: Man hacked to death over extramarital affair in Rangpur

A 38-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death over an extramarital affair in Pirganj upazila of Rangpur on Sunday night, said police. The deceased Mostafizur Rahman Chengtu was son of late Boyes Prodhan at Aga Chatra village in Chatra union of the upazila. He was a farmer by profession. BNP’s associate bodies’ road march from Rangpur to Dinajpur begins this noon Police and locals said Chengtu was in an extramarital relationship with Rowshan Ara Begum, wife of one Rustam Ali of the same village, for the past few years. A rivalry was prevailing between them over the matter. Rustam took position under a banyan tree in the village on Sunday night and hacked Chengtu with sharp weapons after intercepting him on his way home from a local market, they said.  Suspended ADC Harun attached to Rangpur Range DIG office Chengtu was left critically injured and rushed to Upazila Health Complex by locals where he succumbed to his injuries around 11:15pm. Anwarul Islam, officer-in-charge of Pirganj Police Station, said the victim’s son Sajib Mia filed a murder case on Monday morning. Debate Triumph: Anwar Girls College, Rangpur Cantonment excel Though the accused is now on the run, they were trying to arrest him, the OC added.

A Cumilla court on Monday convicted a man and sentenced him to death for killing a man in 2015. The condemned convict is identified as Azad Mia, 35, son of Bahadur Mia of Homna upazila. AL infighting leaves 1 dead , 10 injured in Cumilla Judge of the Cumilla Additional District and Session Judge Court-3,  Rozina Khan handed down the punishment. The court also acquitted two others—Salauddin, 28 and Nasir Uddin, 22---two siblings of the convict, as allegations brought against them could not be proved. Three crushed under bus wheels in Cumilla According to the prosecution, the convict beat Joj Mia up mercilessly, while he was sitting at the bus stand, over previous enmity on May 22, 2015. At one stage, he stabbed Joj Mia with a sharp weapon, leaving him dead. 16 Chhatra League men suspended for grieving Sayeedi's death on Facebook in Cumilla Anwar Ali, brother of Joj Mia, filed a case against three people with Homna Police Station. Police submitted chargesheet against them.

A 48-year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by his daughter at Dehati village in Jibannagar upazila of Chuadanga district on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Matiar Rahman Moti, 48, son of Golam Hossain of the village and a crockery vendor. Being informed by local people, police recovered the body of Matiar from the house around 7:30 am, said SM Zabeed Hassan, officer-in-charge of Jibannagar Police Station. 11 get life imprisonment for 2019 murder of man in Laxmipur The body bore several injury marks, said the OC. Police detained Taslima Khatun, wife  and Moyna Khatun, 25, daughter of of Matiar from the house. The actual reason behind the death could be known after getting the autopsy report, said police. Mother, daughter murdered in Bagerhat Majibor Rahman, member of the No 2 ward of KDK Union, said Taslima and Moyna claimed that Matiar made an illicit proposal to Moyna and so she killed her out of anger.  

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday (August 08, 2023) said that the “evil force” called BNP must be resisted to keep the values of Liberation War and democracy safe in Bangladesh. Quader made the remark after paying tribute to Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib on her 94th birth anniversary at Dhaka’s Banani graveyard this morning. Read: AL delegation to leave Dhaka for New Delhi on Sunday The road, transport and bridges minister said, “Politics of murder and conspiracy started in the country since the brutal assassinations of Bangabandhu on August 15 and four national leaders on November 3 in 1975. The grenade attack on August 21, 2004, primarily targeting Bangabandhu's daughter Sheikh Hasina, was a continuation of that.” “Twenty-three lives were lost, including Ivy Rahman, in that grenade attack. BNP was behind this history of bloodbath. This party initiated the politics of murder and conspiracy in Bangladesh,” Quader added. Read: AL can achieve the impossible if it stays united: Information Minister Obaidul Quader also said Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib is one of the most remarkable women in Bangladesh’s history. “From Sheikh Mujib to Bangabandhu, from Bangabandhu to the Father of the Nation – Begum Mujib was not only Bangabandhu’s wife, she was also a dedicated partner in all the struggles,” he said. 

A 19-year-old van puller was stabbed to death, allegedly over previous enmity, at Kajikanda village in Nagarkanda upazila of Faridpur district on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Rubel Sheikh, son of Salam Sheikh of the upazila. Miraj Hossain, officer-in-charge of Nagarkanda Police Station, said Rubel had previous enmity with some young men in the upazila and they often locked into altercations. Land dealer Ekhlas killing: DB arrests 5 suspects including industrialist mastermind Some young men including Rony Sheikh, 18, son of Hayat Sheikh of Hiabaldi village, waylaid Rubel and stabbed him indiscriminately on Kajikanda Road around 10:30 pm, leaving him injured. Later, he was taken to Nagarkanda Upazila Health Complex where he succumbed to his injuries around 11 pm. Three held over killing siblings in Kishoreganj Rony was injured during the attack and he was undergoing treatment at the same hospital. Police detained three people including Rony for interrogation. Gunman opens fire on Philadelphia streets, killing 5