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Peacekeeper Shobuj's final call to wife hours before deadly attack leaves family devastated

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- A drone strike on a UN peacekeeping base in Sudan on Saturday claimed the life of Md Shobuj Mia, a Bangladeshi peacekeeper. His wife spoke with him briefly that afternoon, unaware sh... Read More


Bangladesh urges India to block escape routes to prevent Hadi attackers from crossing

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- The interim government has sought India's cooperation in arresting those who shot Sharif Osman bin Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho, and in preventing the suspects from fleeing B... Read More


CAO says candidates, party leaders will get police protection during election

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) has said police will provide security for political party leaders and candidates during the parliamentary elections. The frontline July Uprising act... Read More


Bangladesh summons Indian envoy, renewing calls for Hasina's extradition

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- The foreign ministry has again summoned the Indian high commissioner and reiterated its request for the extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her home minister Asadu... Read More


Faisal, Alamgir responsible for shooting of Inqilab Moncho's Hadi: DMP

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police allege that two individuals named Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Sheikh were involved in the shooting of Inqilab Moncho Convenor and Dhaka-8 hopeful Sharif ... Read More


Hadi may be sent abroad for treatment: doctor

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- Sharif Osman bin Hadi, an independent election hopeful for the Dhaka-8 constituency and convenor of the Inqilab Moncho platform, is still in critical condition and authorities are tr... Read More


Attack on Uttara 'July Rebels' office leaves one injured

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- Assailants have attacked the office of the organisation "July Rebels" in Uttara, leaving one individual injured. The incident occurred around 7:30pm on Saturday, according to Uttara... Read More


Identity of Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed, injured in Sudan disclosed

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has shared the identities of the Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed and injured in a drone attack on a United Nations base in Abyei, Sudan. T... Read More


Blood on campaign trail: Hadi shooting underscores the peril facing candidates, July activists

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- The bullet that struck Sharif Osman bin Hadi has ignited fears across Bangladesh as the aftermath of the national election schedule announcement laid bare deep concerns over candidat... Read More


Two arrested over attack on 'July Rebels' office

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- Police have arrested two people in connection with an attack on the office of "July Rebels", an organisation inspired by the July Uprising. They were arrested in Dakhinkhan in Dhaka... Read More