Ishayat-Shahriar

Teen gangs have become increasingly unruly in Cumilla. Members of these groups have allegedly been involved in various crimes including clashes, mugging, extortion, drug dealing and carrying weapons. Their activities have continued despite regular drives and arrests by law enforcement agencies. The recent killing of seventh grader Ishayat Shahriar Apratim has once again brought the activities of teen gangs in Cumilla into focus. More than 50 gangs are reportedly operating across alleys and...

The Dhaka Chattogram Highway was blocked in Cumilla on Sunday demanding justice for Ishayat Shahriar Apratim, son of Dr Nahida Begum, an associate professor of the Department of Bangla at Cumilla University, who was killed. Students of Cumilla University blocked the highway in the Kotbari Bishwaroad area around 11 am on Sunday. Earlier around 10 am, Apratim’s first funeral prayer was held at the university’s Central Mosque. Standing during the funeral prayer, Apratim’s father K M Firoz S...