Ransom

Eleven fishermen have returned home after being held hostage in chains for seven consecutive days by bandits in the Sundarbans. They were released after a total ransom of Tk7 lakh was paid by their families and employers.The released fishermen are Rubel Hawlader (30), Chhogir (32), Rakib (23), Lutfa...

On May 4, as on any other day, businessman Majaharul Islam Darvesh (50) left his home in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, heading to Savar for work. He was expected to return home that night but never did. Majaharul, who was involved in brick kiln and transport businesses, went missing. His family searched e...

Despite the ongoing ‘Operation Mangrove Shield’ aimed at curbing piracy in the Sundarbans, the activities of forest pirates have not subsided. Fishermen and honey collectors continue to live under extreme insecurity due to extortion and abduction incidents. Amid this situation, six fishermen abd...