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
West Indies bowl out Australia for 225 after dramatic collapse
Australia lost seven wickets for 68 runs in a dramatic collapse to be all out for 225 on day one of the third Test against West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. West Indies finished the day on 16 for one -- 209 runs behind -- after Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc dismissed Kevlon Anderson in the pacer's 100th Test. Australia won the toss and opted to bat first for the day-night Test but crumbled despite being 157-3 at one stage as the West Indies bowlers ripped through their middle order before being dismissed in 70.3 overs. West Indies quick Shamar Joseph finished with 4-33, the pick of the home bowlers, while Jayden Seales and Justin Greaves took three wickets each. Time in the middle is key -- just trying to get used to their bowlers, their conditions.
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July 13, 2025 04:36 UTC
Child dies after losing both parents
All 3 victims have now diedA child, who suffered burns in a fire sparked by a suspected gas leak in Dhaka's Jatrabari, has died after losing both of her parents in the incident.Three-and-a-half-year-old Rafia succumbed to her wounds around 3:30am on Saturday, according to Dr Shawon Bin Rahman, resident surgeon at the National Burn and Plastic Surgey Institute's emergency department. "Ninety percent of her body was burnt. She was admitted to the intensive care unit due to severe burns in her airways as well. "Around 1am on Thursday, Ripon, 40, his wife Iti, 30, and their daughter Rafia were burnt in a fire sparked by accumulated gas on the ground floor of a building on Shaheed Farooq Road in Jatrabari. They were brought to the hospital at 2am.Iti died on Thursday afternoon, and Ripon passed away around 5:30pm the same day.
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July 13, 2025 02:19 UTC
JnU JCD leader suspended for one month
Mahmudul Hasan, Joint Convener of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) at Jagannath University (JnU), has been suspended from his organizational duties for one month following an attack on two teachers and three student leaders affiliated with Bangladesh Democratic Student Council (BDSC).The suspension was announced on Thursday (July 10) in an official press release signed by Md. Jahangir Alam, Office Secretary (Vice President status) of the Central JCD.According to the release, "As per the decision of the central committee of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Mahmudul Hasan is suspended from his organizational post for one (1) month due to violation of party discipline. "The decision was approved by JCD President Rakibul Islam Rakib and General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir, the statement added.Earlier that day, around 4:30pm, several JCD activists reportedly attacked Rafique Bin Sadeq Resad, a fourth-year student of the Management department, beneath the university's Shaheed Sajid Building, accusing him of being linked to the Chhatra League.When Dr A K M Rifat Hasan, Student Welfare Adviser of the university, and Assistant Proctor Shafiqul Islam attempted to intervene, they were subjected to verbal abuse and physical assault by the attackers.Additionally, JCD activists allegedly targeted three BDSC leaders Md. Faisal Murad, Chief Organizer Ferdous Hasan, and Joint Convener Faruk, branding them as Chhatra League affiliates and assaulting them as well.All the victims are currently undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. �"bdnews24.com
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July 13, 2025 02:19 UTC
Law and order ‘worsening’ in absence of election, deaths rising: Fakhrul
Law and order ‘worsening’ in absence of election, deaths rising: FakhrulBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that the absence of general election is fuelling a “deterioration” in law and order and a surge in deaths across Bangladesh. Addressing the interim authorities, he said: “Let me be clear -- investigate the incidents without delay, identify the real offenders, and ensure punishment. ‘WE WANT SWIFT POLLS’Fakhrul reiterated the party’s call for a swift national election under a reformed state structure. “There is no alternative to democracy, and the first step to democracy is an election,” he said. The senior BNP leader added, “These incidents -- the breakdown in law and order, the rise in deaths -- are happening because there is no election.
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July 13, 2025 00:24 UTC