This year, Mumitul Mimma, associate editor of the features section of the newly launched newspaper Agamir Somoy, said she was harassed for not wearing an orna (scarf). Speaking to Prothom Alo, Mumitul Mimma said that on April 11, while on his way to work, an elderly man came up to him in front of the […]
During the nearly two and a half hour meeting, the final withdrawal of the army from the field, law and order situation in the country, extortion across the country, change in police uniform and other issues were discussed. The then Awami League government had imposed curfew on July 19, 2024 and deployed the army after […]
The attacks are taking place due to instigation of some religious leaders, support of some powerful groups and inaction of law enforcement agencies. Attacks were planned in Shahbag and Kushtia. These incidents happened when the present government was in power, hence the responsibility lies with it. The government should have given a clear message against […]
It is also advised to take extra precautions during Eid shopping and travelling. There is a danger of pickpocketing or snatching in crowded places. People are advised not to carry large amounts of cash, use digital payments where possible, avoid isolated ATM booths and be conscious of their surroundings while withdrawing money. Travelers should avoid […]
He said removing such counters requires coordinated efforts of all stakeholders including authorities and the public. To reduce congestion, the IGP suggested decentralizing bus terminals instead of concentrating them in specific areas, saying this would help in reducing passenger pressure and traffic congestion. Highlighting the importance of public awareness, he said that ignorance of the […]
Economist Professor Rehman Sobhan addressed a dialogue, ‘The National Human Rights Commission Ordinance, 2025: Expectations from the new Parliament’, where Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed also participated. The event was held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in the capital on March 11, 2026prothom hello
My plan was to begin investigating recent major incidents of violence. It was particularly important to verify allegations of police weapons being used by others. Various indications revealed that in some cases, police firearms were used by party workers in civilian clothes. But I didn’t have enough time to start that process. I was removed […]
The committee comprises key administrative, law enforcement and field officers, including assistant commissioners (land), upazila health and family planning officers, agriculture officers, livestock officers, fisheries officers, local police station heads (OCs), primary and secondary education officers, social service officers, Ansar and VDP officers, women’s affairs officers and mayors or administrators of upazila level municipalities. The […]
A court has awarded death sentence to seven people for the murder of a woman in Noakhali in 2020. One of the convicts is the victim’s son. District and Sessions Judge Nilufar Sultana pronounced the verdict on Tuesday. Those who received the death penalty were Humayun Kabir, 29, the woman’s son, Nirab, 26, Noor Islam, […]
Fiji’s military will help police maintain law and order, Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said on Thursday, citing growing concerns of ethnic tensions between his Fiji First party and the opposition coalition dispute the result of an election last week. Following are some facts about Fiji: Home to 900,000, the Pacific island nation is spread across […]
Security forces are keeping a close watch on the camps, but the situation could spiral out of control if the Rohingya are not repatriated by Myanmar, the minister warned. Khan said surveillance on the camps has been stepped up to prevent bloodshed and ensure that settlements do not become “safe havens” for terrorists. According to […]
