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The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,439 cases against people for violating traffic rules in different parts of the capital over the past two days. Besides, the authorities dumped 211 vehicles and towed 49 others during the drives conducted on Thursday and Friday, said AC media of DMP Jahangir Kabir. DMP arrests 3 with anti-govt leaflets from Dhaka’s Arambagh The DMP’s Traffic Division has vowed to continue its enforcement drives to maintain discipline on Dhaka’s roads.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested three individuals from the Arambagh area of the capital with a large quantity of anti-government propaganda leaflets. Acting on a tip-off, a team from Motijheel Police Station conducted a raid at a printing press named 'Udayan Printers' in Arambagh on Thursday afternoon, said DMP Assistant Commissioner (Media) Jahangir Kabir. The arrestees were identified as Md Nazrul Islam (42), Md Jahangir Biswas (32), and Shipon (20), police said. During the operation, law enforcers recovered 4,000 pieces of anti-government leaflets and four silver-colored tin plates (molds) used for printing them. The three suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in printing and distributing the materials. Meher Afroz Shaon detained from Dhaka’s Dhanmondi Police said the leaflets contained anti-government and anti-state propaganda, along with calls for the success of various Awami League programmess. A case under the Special Powers Act was being processed at Motijheel Police Station in this regard, added the police official.

Protesters have demolished Bogura district unit offices of Awami League and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD-Inu) after vandalising and setting these on fire, said witnesses on Friday. The mayhem began at 8pm on Thursday and continued late into the night in the presence of thousands of people. But there was no presence of the law enforcers. Witnesses said that the protesters first entered the premises of Chief Judicial Magistrate Court and smashed the nameplate of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with hammers at 6:30pm on Thursday. By 8pm, some 500 protesters marched through Station Road and Nawabbari Road, chanting slogans and vandalised the Awami League office on Temple Road and set it on fire. Hasina's property vandalised in Khulna At 10pm, a crane was brought in to demolish the Awami League office and the personal office of Awami League leader Sultan Mahmud Khan Roni. Following this, protesters attacked the nearby JSD district office, ransacked the premises, and set furniture and other items on fire before bringing in a crane at midnight to demolish the building. At the same time, the Jatiya Party office on Thana Road was also vandalised and set ablaze.

Actress Sohana Saba has been brought to the Detective Branch (DB) office for questioning. Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Media and Public Relations Division Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Wilbur Rahman said this Thursday night .Meher Afroz Shaon detained from Dhaka’s Dhanmondi Earlier in the evening, actress and director Meher Afroz Shaon was also taken into DB custody from her residence in Dhaka's Dhanmondi area. DB Chief Rezaul Karim Mallick said that Shaon was detained on charges of conspiring against the state. She has been taken to the DB office on Mintoo Road for further questioning. These actions follow recent discussions and criticisms surrounding Shaon's political stance and certain comments she made, which have been widely debated on social media and other platforms. In a related incident, Shaon's ancestral home in Jamalpur was set ablaze by protesters. The house, belonging to her father, Engineer Mohammad Ali, was torched around 6:00 pm near Narundi Railway Station in Jamalpur Sadar Upazila. The DB has not yet disclosed specific details regarding the allegations against Sohana Saba. Both actresses are currently under investigation and further updates are awaited. Sohana Saba is a prominent figure in the Bangladeshi entertainment industry, known for her roles in films such as "Ayna" and "Brihonnola." Meher Afroz Shaon is an actress, director, and architect, recognised for her contributions to Bangladeshi cinema and her work as a playback singer.

Members of the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police have detained actress Meher Afroz Shaon from Dhaka’s Dhanmondi. Human trafficking gang member arrested at Dhaka airport Shaon was brought to the DB office for questioning for making anti-state remarks, DMP Deputy Commissioner (media) Talebur Rahman said on Thursday evening. Dristi murder in Bagerhat: 3 including main accused arrested

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Sajjad Ali has announced plans to arm traffic sergeants with small arms to combat rising incidents of mugging in the capital. He said this in response to a reporter’s queries during the inauguration of the "Counter and E-Ticketing System for Buses in Dhaka Metropolitan Area," organised by the Road Transport Owners’ Association at Azampur, Uttara, on Thursday. Addressing the city’s ongoing traffic issues, the commissioner emphasised the importance of collective efforts to alleviate congestion and enforce order on the roads. "It is not enough for only drivers and transport workers to adhere to the rules. Passengers and the general public must also cooperate sincerely," he said. Universities must have their code of conduct for student politics: Education Adviser Special guests at the event included Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic) Md Sarwar and General Secretary of Bangladesh Road Transport Workers' Federation Humayun Kabir Khan. The event was presided over by Md Saiful Islam, General Secretary of Dhaka Road Transport Owners’ Association, with association president MA Baten also in attendance. Regarding the new counter and e-ticketing system, the DMP commissioner stated that it aims to restore order on the roads by ensuring passengers board and disembark only at designated stops. He assured full support from the DMP to ensure the success of the initiative. "Dhaka is home to nearly 25 million people and faces numerous challenges. Despite these obstacles, we must work towards improving living conditions for all. We are committed to making sure Dhaka residents can live comfortably," he added. Taskforce formed to take action against illegal foreigners in Bangladesh The commissioner also highlighted the importance of accessible police stations free from harassment. "If anyone encounters trouble while filing a case or general diary (GD), we are bringing police services to their doorstep. Should any police personnel harass you, inform us, and we will take strict action," he said. He urged transport sector leaders to ensure that drivers receive appointment letters and regular monthly salaries.

The High Court (HC) has cancelled the process of appointing 6, 531 candidates as assistant teachers of government primary schools in Dhaka and Chattogram divisions. An HC bench consisting of Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Shikdar Mahmudur Raji passed the order after hearing a petition on Thursday. The court also directed the authorities to start a fresh recruitment process based on merit. On June 14 in 2023, the government issued a circular for recruiting assistant teacher for the primary schools in both divisions. On October 31 last year, the government published the final results of the recruitment test declaring 6, 531 candidates as successful. Later, 30 candidates submitted a petition with the HC challenging the legality of the recruitment following the abolition of job quota system. Primary school teachers protest at Shaheed Minar, demand implementation of 10th grade salary scale After the primary hearing on November 19, the court stayed the recruitment process for six months. Moreover, the court issued a rule asking as to why the recruitment process should not be declared illegal. Challenging the order, the Directorate of Primary Education submitted a leave-to-appeal with the Appellate Division. Online transfer of primary school teachers begins Jan 20 The court upheld the HC order and ordered to settle the petition within January 25.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have recovered four lakh yaba pills during a drive in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar, said the border force on Thursday morning. BGB, however, could not detain anyone in this regard. A media release, signed by Lt. Col Ashiqur Rahman, commandant of the BGB-2 battalion, was issued on Thursday. Two BGB teams took position in Adomer Jhora area by the Naf River along Teknaf border after being tipped-off that a big haul of yaba would enter Bangladesh from Myanmar by river route. 6000 Yaba pills seized, 3 drug traffickers arrested by DB in Jatrabari Around 1:30 am, four-five people on a boat were trying to enter a jungle in Bangladesh territory after crossing the river, the media release reads. Sensing the presence of BGB, the people on the boat fled in the jungle leaving behind the yaba pills, BGB said. Later, four lakh pieces of yaba pills were recovered from several bags and legal processes were underway in this regard. The BGB are trying to identify those involved.

Two air passengers have been detained with a big haul of gold weighing around 17 kilograms at MAG Osmani International Airport, Sylhet, said authorities on Thursday morning. The detainees are Aftab Uddin and Sayeed Ahmed. Details about them could not be known yet.    Officials said the flight ‘BG-252’ of Biman Bangladesh Airlines landed at the airport at 8:26am after departing Sharjah airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Air passengers on Sylhet-Dhaka route facing severe ticket crisis Wishing not to be named, an intelligence official of the airport said the members of the National Security Intelligence (NSI) and Customs conducted a search drive on suspicion and found the gold in two bags belonging to them. Later, the consignment of gold was seized for evading duty, he said.

A Dhaka court on Wednesday sent former chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Shibli Rubaiyat Ul Islam to jail in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order in the afternoon and set Thursday for the hearing on remand petitions. According to court sources, Shibli Rubaiyat was produced before the court at around 4:30 pm and the ACC sought a 10-day remand for him. Public Prosecutor Mahmud Hossain Jahangir represented the ACC during the hearing. On Wednesday, ACC Deputy Director (money laundering) Md Masudur Rahman filed a case against Shibli Rubaiyat and five others over allegations of bribery and financial irregularities. Ex-BSEC Chairman Shibli Rubayat arrested in Dhaka The other accused in this case include Monarch Holding Corporation Chairman Javeed A Matin, Jhine Bangla Fabrics owner Ariful Islam, and three officials of Mutual Trust Bank PLC’s Dilkusha branch—ex-foreign exchange department in-charge Israt Jahan, Vice President Iqbal Hossain and SEVP Syed Mahbub Morshed. According to the case statement, Shibli Rubaiyat took bribes amounting to Tk 1.92 crore by falsifying a house rental agreement. Additionally, he was accused of orchestrating fraudulent exports by fabricating sales contracts. Bank officials, in collusion with others, reportedly brought $361,000 into Bangladesh without proper documentation and customer due diligence, violating banking norms. Of this amount, Shibli Rubaiyat personally received Tk 1.84 crore.