Is ULFA still a thorn in India's side?
The Paresh Baruah-led insurgent group blamed India for the strikes, but the Indian military has denied this. advertisementWithout getting into claims and counter-claims, it is highly unusual for a rebel group like the ULFA-I to admit reverses because it affects the morale of its ranks. Does it constitute a major threat to Indian security forces in the northeast? To answer this question, one needs to remember that a faction of the ULFA had already signed an agreement with the Centre and the Assam state government in December 2023. Strikes that lead to the loss of senior activists hurt a rebel faction, which already faces a dearth of experienced commanders, and may be a factor in initiating dialogue.
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July 14, 2025 13:17 UTC
Euro dips, dollar gains after Trump threatens 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
US dollar, Euro, Chinese Yuan, Canadian dollar, Turkish Lira and Pound banknotes are seen in this illustration taken May 4, 2025. REUTERSUS dollar, Euro, Chinese Yuan, Canadian dollar, Turkish Lira and Pound banknotes are seen in this illustration taken May 4, 2025. Reaction in the currency market to Trump's latest tariff threats was largely muted in Asian trade, though the euro did slip to a roughly three-week low early in the session. "It seems like financial markets have become insensitive to President Trump's tariff threats now, after so many of them in the past few months," said Carol Kong, a currency strategist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. In other currencies, the Australian dollar fell 0.12 percent to $0.6566, while the New Zealand dollar slid 0.37 percent to $0.5987.
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July 14, 2025 12:31 UTC
After emotional Facebook post, DU student jumps to death from Jagannath Hall rooftop
A student of Dhaka University has reportedly died by suicide after posting an emotional message on Facebook and jumping from the rooftop of Jagannath Hall. The dead student, Sanjay Baraik, had enrolled at the Department of Anthropology in the 2021–22 academic session. Shortly after midnight, Sanjay made a Facebook post that read: "I have realised my mistakes. He completed his HSC from Chunarughat Government College before enrolling at Dhaka University. In a Facebook post, Dhaka University authorities said that Vice-Chancellor Niaz Ahmed Khan visited Dhaka Medical College Hospital upon hearing of Sanjay’s death.
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July 14, 2025 12:20 UTC
Ex-minister Qamrul Islam scolds police at court
Former food minister Qamrul Islam has reprimanded police officers for not allowing him to speak to journalists on court premises. The incident occurred on Monday while he was being brought from the detention cell to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court in Dhaka. However, police officers stopped him from doing so, prompting Qamrul, a senior Awami League politician, to become visibly angry. Later, Metropolitan Magistrate MA Azharul Islam approved their arrests in the case, according to Morshed Hossain Shaheen, a defence lawyer. Previously, on Jan 8, Qamrul had expressed frustration with the police in court.
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July 14, 2025 11:05 UTC
Three members of a family burnt in Savar kitchen fire
A couple and their child from Savar have been burnt in a fire sparked by a suspected gas leak in their home's kitchen. The victims have been identified as Zubayer Hossain Kiron, 30, his wife Mahmuda, 27, and their son Umayer, 6. Kiron's brother Babu Mia said the family lived in a rented house in Nabinagar. “There was a gas leak from the kitchen’s gas cylinder. My brother, his wife, and their child were burnt,” he said.
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July 14, 2025 10:36 UTC
ICC slaps fine on India's Siraj for fiery Duckett send-off
India's Mohammed Siraj celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Ben Duckett, caught out by Jasprit Bumrah in - International Test Match Series - Third Test - England v India - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - Jul 13, 2025. Reuters/Peter CziborraIndia's Mohammed Siraj celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Ben Duckett, caught out by Jasprit Bumrah in - International Test Match Series - Third Test - England v India - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - Jul 13, 2025. The incident occurred on Sunday when Siraj took opener Duckett's wicket and roared in his face in celebration, with the pair bumping shoulders as the England batter walked back to the pavilion. The International Cricket Council (ICC) said Siraj had breached its Code of Conduct relating to the use of "language, actions or gestures" which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a dismissed batter. England won the first Test by five wickets at Headingley, with India levelling with a 336-run victory at Edgbaston.
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July 14, 2025 09:35 UTC
Election Commission says polls logo remains under its ownership even if party dissolves
The Election Commission (EC) has clarified that the “boat” symbol will remain in its list of reserved electoral symbols, despite the suspension of the Awami League’s registration. On Sunday, Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud said election symbols are never banned and remain the property of the commission, even if a political party ceases to exist. However, the water lily, sought by both NCP and Nagorik Oikya, was not included. The EC suspended the Awami League’s registration following demands from different factions within the current post-Uprising government. We are guided by law, not expediency.”The EC introduced party registration with symbol protection in 2008.
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July 14, 2025 04:01 UTC
Bangladesh reports one COVID death, no new cases in a day
Another patient has died of COVID-19 in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, bringing the total fatalities to 27 this year. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said no new cases have been identified from the 218 samples tested nationwide during the period leading up to Sunday morning. Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, Bangladesh has conducted over 15.7 million tests, reporting more than 2.05 million cases and 29,523 deaths. In 2020, the first year of the pandemic, 7,559 people died from COVID-19 in Bangladesh. The DGHS has issued fresh advisories following a rise in cases of a new sub-variant of the virus in India and other neighbouring countries.
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July 14, 2025 03:41 UTC
Armed Forces' magistracy powers extended
The government has extended the executive magistracy powers granted to officers of the Armed Forces by another 60 days-the fifth such extension-to help maintain law and order across the country. The powers were first granted on Sept 17, 2024, for a two-month term to Army officers deployed in the field alongside law-enforcing agencies. The Armed Forces have been deployed with magistracy powers since September last year. The powers were first granted on Sept 17, 2024, for a two-month term to Army officers deployed on the ground alongside law-enforcing agencies. After the government's fall on Aug 5, 2024, and the lifting of the nationwide curfew, the Armed Forces remained in the field to help stabilise the law and order situation.
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July 14, 2025 02:37 UTC
Armed Forces' magistracy powers extended for 5th time
The government has extended the executive magistracy powers granted to officers of the Armed Forces by another 60 days-the fifth such extension-to help maintain law and order across the country.The extension will take effect on Jul 14, the public administration ministry said in a notification issued on Sunday.The powers were first granted on Sept 17, 2024, for a two-month term to Army officers deployed in the field alongside law-enforcing agencies.The Armed Forces have been deployed with magistracy powers since September last year. They respond swiftly to any public unrest or attempts to break the law.However, despite their presence under the interim government, several untoward incidents have occurred, including some that resulted in deaths.The powers were first granted on Sept 17, 2024, for a two-month term to Army officers deployed on the ground alongside law-enforcing agencies.Troops had already been deployed across the country even before the Awami League government was ousted by a student-led mass uprising. After the government's fall on Aug 5, 2024, and the lifting of the nationwide curfew, the Armed Forces remained in the field to help stabilise the law and order situation. Later, they also engaged in joint operations.Though initially the powers were granted to Army officers only, a separate notification later extended the same authority to commissioned officers of the Navy and Air Force.The special executive magistracy powers were previously extended in November, January, March, and most recently in June.Since the beginning of the deployment, military personnel have led countrywide joint operations to restore and maintain order.In addition to regular patrols, troops have been seen responding to incidents of unrest and setting up checkpoints on key roads to conduct searches.Sunday's extension confirms that commissioned officers at the rank of captain or above, as well as officers of the Coast Guard and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) of similar rank, will retain these special powers.Section 17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which awards military officers the status of special executive magistrates, says these officers shall be subordinate to the district magistrates, or deputy commissioners.They will perform duties under Sections 64, 65, 83, 84, 86, 95(2), 100, 105, 107, 109, 110, 126, 127, 128, 130, 133, and 142 of the CrPC, 1898.Under these sections, the special executive magistrates will have powers including orders for arrest and detention, execution of arrest warrants, issuance of search warrants, fining for misconduct and minor offences, exemption from bail, and the dispersal of illegal assemblies.In addition, they will have the authority to remove obstacles to immovable property and business establishments and take necessary actions if there is a threat of harm to the public. �"bdnews24.com
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July 14, 2025 01:10 UTC
ICT orders newspaper notices to summon 24 suspects in Abu Sayed killing
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered newspaper notices to be issued summoning 24 fugitives accused in the murder of Abu Sayed, a student of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, who was killed during last year’s quota reform protests. The tribunal also directed prison authorities to produce two other accused, Rafiul Hasan Russell and Anwar Parvez Apil, who are currently in jail in separate cases, showing them arrested in the Abu Sayed murder case. According to them, four of the 30 suspects in the case have already been produced before the tribunal. The investigation agency earlier submitted a report linking all 30 suspects to the killing of Abu Sayed during the July 2024 protests. Footage of Sayed being shot with his arms outstretched was widely broadcast by media outlets, sparking nationwide outrage.
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July 13, 2025 22:49 UTC
Nearly six-hour autorickshaw protest in Dhaka ends as BRTA agrees to dialogue
Nearly six-hour autorickshaw protest in Dhaka ends as BRTA agrees to dialogueTraffic in Dhaka’s Banani has come to a standstill for nearly six hours as hundreds of CNG-run autorickshaw drivers blocked roads near the BRTA office, demanding permission to operate freely in the city. Thousands suffer for a few.”Tensions flared briefly when motorcyclists attempted to pass along the footpath, leading to arguments with the protesters. I can’t go forward or reverse.”By afternoon, the protesters had also surrounded the BRTA’s main entrance, trapping staff inside. Eventually, a group of demonstrators was invited to a meeting with BRTA officials. The remaining protesters agreed to clear the road, and Army and police personnel helped move them to the footpaths to restore order.
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July 13, 2025 16:25 UTC
Govt orders ‘combing operations’ to rein in ‘mob’ violence
The interim government has launched a nationwide “combing operation” to arrest those involved in recent “mob” violence and rising criminal activity. Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced the decision move on Sunday after a meeting of the Advisory Council Committee on Law and Order at the Secretariat. “The government has decided to initiate a combing operation to identify and arrest the perpetrators behind these crimes and restore order,” Jahangir said. On election preparations, the advisor reiterated: “We aim to complete our part of the election preparation by December. Jahangir also cited the Mitford case as a cautionary example.
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July 13, 2025 12:02 UTC
Mitford murder: 2 more suspects arrested in Netrokona
The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested two more suspects in the grisly murder of a scrap trader near Old Dhaka’s Mitford Hospital. The suspects, identified by their first names as Sajib and Rajib, were arrested early on Sunday morning in Netrokona, according to the DB Joint Commissioner Nasirul Islam. Police soon arrested Mahmudul Hasan Mohin, 41, and Tarek Rahman Robin, 22, recovering a firearm from him in the process. On Friday, the RAB arrested two more suspects, Alamgir, 28, and Monir alias Lomba Monir, 32, at Ibn Sina Hospital in Keraniganj. With the latest arrests in Netrokona, the total number of people detained in the high-profile case now stands at seven.
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July 13, 2025 10:24 UTC
As Taka gains ground, what’s dragging the US dollar down?
As Taka gains ground, what’s dragging the US dollar down? Since then, the dollar rate has been falling gradually and slipped below Tk 122 on Jul 10. In June, Bangladesh Bank also received large inflows from the IMF, ADB, JICA, and AIIB, further boosting reserves. Arif Hossain Khan, executive director and spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank, pointed to these reasons behind the drop in dollar value. A senior Bangladesh Bank official noted that many factories owned by conglomerates like Beximco and S Alam have shut down.
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July 13, 2025 04:54 UTC