Police-Probe

A fire broke out at the country’s first July Martyrs Memorial, built in Narayanganj to preserve the memory of those who were martyred during the July Mass Uprising. The fire started around 3 am Monday on a cloth covered boundary surrounding the memorial in Fatullah. However, the fire was brought under control immediately, preventing any damage to the main memorial. The Hajiganj Police Outpost is located about 30 yards from the scene. Fatullah Model Police Station Officer in Charge Mahbub...

The High Court has ordered an investigation into allegations of attacks on Bauls, Fakirs, Sannyasis, Shrines, and Sufi spiritual centers (khanqahs), directing authorities to identify those responsible and submit an investigation report to the court. The directive was issued to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), and the Additional Inspector General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The order was passed on June 21 by a H...