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Police have recovered a stolen camera belonging to photojournalist Mohammad Naimur Rahman of the daily Ittefaq and arrested three suspects linked to the robbery. The operation, conducted on Saturday, in the Green View Housing area of Dhaka’s Mohammadpur, also led to the seizure of local weapons, including a machete. The arrested individuals have been identified as Yasin alias Bhaiya Yasin (20), Mohammad Shihab (22), and Mohammad Manik (20). Police confirmed that the stolen Nikon D-850 camera, its lens, and other accessories were recovered during the raid. The robbery occurred on the night of November 13, 2024, when Rahman was walking to his elder brother’s home on Zakir Hossain Road after completing his work. Near the Suzuki Bike Center on Basila Road, four armed individuals intercepted him. Threatened at knifepoint with a machete and a sword, Rahman was forced to surrender cash worth 7,000 taka, his national identity card, wallet, camera equipment—including the Nikon D-850 and a 24-120mm lens—his camera bag, and a mobile phone. After Rahman formally filed a complaint with the Mohammadpur Police Station on November 16, police acted swiftly. By 5:05 pm the same day, the suspects were apprehended in Green View Housing. Joint Commissioner of the Detective Branch (DB), Talebur Rahman, confirmed the arrests and recovery of the stolen items. The arrested individuals have been presented in court, while efforts continue to apprehend a fourth suspect, Ashradul, who remains at large.

A Mymensingh court on Sunday sentenced a woman and her lover to death in a case over killing her husband in Haluaghat of the district around three years back. Mymensingh Additional District and Sessions Judge 5th Court Justice Ali Mansur passed the order in the presence of the accused. Three arrested over murder of 17-year-old boy in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh The convicts are Sabina Khatun and her lover Liakat Ali. According to the case statement, Sabina and one Hazrat Ali got married with the consent of both families. After the marriage, an illicit relationship developed between Sabina and Liakat  leading to a feud between Sabina and her husband Ali. Prime suspect in sensitive rape case arrested in Keraniganj On August 29 in 2021, Ali was killed killed on his way to Sherpur’s Nalitabari from Haluaghat and victim’s brother Abu Naser filed a murder case with the concerned police station. After completing legal procedures, the court handed down the verdict.

Arif Hasan, managing director of private television channel Desh TV, had been arrested from Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, said police early Sunday. Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (media and public relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), said a team of Airport Police Station held him from the airport on Saturday night. Read: Prime suspect in sensitive rape case arrested in Keraniganj Arif is accused in an attempted murder case filed with the Airport Police Station during the recent student-led movement. Arif Hasan holds the general secretary post of the Association of Television Channel Owners (ATCO).

Police have arrested three persons in a case filed over the murder of 17-year-old Sahadat Hossain Shanto, who was killed while attempting to stop a bicycle thief in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh area on Saturday. The arrestees are Mohammad Shukur Ali (22), Mohammad Siam (20), and Mohammad Shakil Hossain (23). A sharp knife, believed to be the murder weapon, was recovered from their possession, said Talebur Rahman, joint commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Victim’s mother filed the murder case, he said. The incident happened on Thursday on Moneshwar Lane of the area when the suspects attempted to steal a bicycle from a house, said police. The homeowner, Azad, spotted the theft on CCTV and immediately called for help. Shanto and his friends responded to the call and pursued the suspects. During the confrontation, Shukur allegedly attacked Shanto with a sharp knife. When Shanto's friends tried to intervene, the suspects also assaulted them. The attack only ceased when local residents, alerted by the commotion, arrived at the scene, causing the assailants to flee. Later, Shanto was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital but succumbed to his injuries on Friday morning.

Bangladesh Army has sought support from people to check deception in the name of jhut (unused fabric of garment factories) business by using the army's name. In a media release, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) made the call on Friday morning. Recently, it has been noticed that some unscrupulous and vested quarters have been using the names of senior army officials in offering the jhut business and carrying out misdeeds in industrial zones which have tarnished the image of the armed force. The army has relentlessly been performing duty to maintain the law and order and ensure a production-friendly environment in the industrial areas, it reads. Recommendation for the jhut business or any other business isn’t included in the army’s activities, according to the release. People are requested to inform the army following the mobile phone numbers--01769091020, 01769095198 and 01769095209, if anyone tries to use the name of the army in offering any illegal facility.

Police said on Friday they took custody of Golam Kibria Tipu, general secretary of Dhaka metropolitan unit of Awami League’s voluntary wing Swechasebak League after locals caught him from his hideout in Dakshin Keraniganj of Dhaka. Dakshin Keraniganj police station’s Officer-in-Charge Mazharul Islam said locals caught him from Bir Baghoir area on Thursday night and handed him over to them. Tipu is an accused in a case filed with Motijheel police station, the OC said. He was later handed over to the Motijheel police station. Tipu was elected Member of Parliament from Barishal-3 constituency from Jatiya Party in the 2008 election. Later, he joined the Awami League. He hails from Agarpur area under Barishal Sadar upazila.

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said that now is the time for the police force to prove themselves by providing service.  “The interim government is a non-political one. With the absence of political influence, there is opportunity to work with honesty, efficiency, and impartiality. The police force should utilise this opportunity to dedicate themselves to the service of the nation,” he said. The adviser made these remarks while delivering the keynote address at a views exchange meeting with members of the Armed Forces Division, various police units, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Coast Guard, Ansar and VDP, Prisons Department, Fire Service and Civil Defense Department, and Narcotics Control Department at the Barishal Police Lines. The adviser also emphasised the crucial role of law enforcement in controlling prices. He said, “The law enforcers play an important role in controlling the prices of goods. The members of the forces have to stop extortion and stay away from it.”  Failure to do so would tarnish the force's reputation, he said. The adviser said, “No one can be arrested in civil clothes. No one can be brought under the law without identity.”  The adviser also mentioned that the condition of police stations, including food and sanitation facilities, was not satisfactory. He directed senior officials to focus on resolving these issues for police personnel. He said the armed forces had been granted magisterial power to assist in maintaining law and order, adding, “The term would be extended further and the BGB and Coast Guard would be included.”  While briefing reporters after the meeting, the adviser said, “The current government is trying to transform the police into a people-friendly force. To this end, efforts such as the formation of a police reform commission are ongoing.” He remarked that the law and order situation in Barishal is relatively better compared to other areas. He further instructed the police to be more vigilant in preventing various public disturbances, including road blockades due to various demands.  Inspector General of Police Md Moinul Islam, Director General of RAB A.K.M. Shahidur Rahman, Divisional Commissioner of Barishal Md Raihan Kawser, were present at the time, among others.  

Dhaka-7 former Member of Parliament and son of Haji Mohammad Salim, Md. Solaiman Salim, has been sent to jail in connection with the killing of Md. Rakib Howlader during the student movement. The order was issued by Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Awlad Hossain Mohammad Zunaid on Thursday. During the hearing, Police Inspector Md. Abul Khayer of Chawkbazar Model Police Station, the investigating officer of the case, appealed for a 10-day remand for Salim. However, the defense lawyer sought bail and requested the cancellation of the remand. Since the case's main documents were not available, the court ordered Salim’s detention in jail and scheduled the remand hearing for November 27. Salim was arrested late Wednesday night from Gulshan area by Chawkbazar police. The case alleges that on the morning of August 5, leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliates indiscriminately opened fire and exploded cocktails on student protesters at Chankharpul. Md. Rakib Howlader was critically injured in the shooting. Attempts to rush him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital were blocked by Awami League activists. He was later taken to Sir Salimullah Medical College (Mitford) Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. On September 23, Rakib’s father, Md. Jahangir Hossain, filed a murder case at Chawkbazar Model Police Station regarding the incident.

Former Member of Parliament for Bhola-2 constituency Ali Azam Mukul has been sent to jail in connection with the killing of Nahidul Islam during the anti-discrimination student movement. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Sefatullah gave the order rejecting Mukul's bail plea on Thursday. The police had earlier sought to keep him in custody, and the investigation officer, Sub-Inspector Al-Amin Talukder of Mirpur Model Police Station, presented him in court, requesting continued detention. Amu sent to jail after remand in murder case The defence counsel, Khair Uddin Shikdar, argued for bail, while Public Prosecutor Omar Faruk Faruqi opposed it on behalf of the state. After hearing arguments from both sides, the court ruled against bail and ordered Mukul to be sent to jail. Mukul was arrested by RAB-2 on Wednesday night from Dhaka’s Hazaribagh. Nahidul Islam was shot dead in Mirpur on July 19 during the height of the anti-discrimination student protests. Following the incident, Nahidul’s brother-in-law filed the murder case at Mirpur Model Police Station.

Members of Bangladesh Army have recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition during a drive in a hideout of armed organisation Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) in the hilly area of Ruma upazila in Bandarban, according to a press release of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday. Army personnel recovered these arms and ammunition from the jungle near Munlai Para, a remote hilly area in Ruma, during the operation, it said. 2,460 kg polythene seized, 3 factories sealed in Dhaka In 2020, some youth from the Bawm community in the hilly districts formed the armed organisation. They committed bank robberies in Ruma and Thanchi and looted 16 weapons from police and Ansar personnel. Due to the increase in their armed activities, a joint force operation has been underway in Bandarban since October 2022. So far, a total of 120 members and associates of KNF have been arrested in operation by the joint forces. Several cases were filed against them in various upazilas of Bandarban.