Court orders freeze on 445 bank accounts used in online gambling and cyber fraud

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 445 bank accounts allegedly used in online gambling and cyber fraud.Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md. Sabbir Foyez issued the order on Monday following a petition filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police.Bench Assistant of the concerned court, Md. Riaz Hossain, said CID Additional Special Superintendent of Police Suman Kumar Saha submitted the application seeking to freeze the accounts.According to the petition, former City Bank PLC official Sheikh Md. Wazih Uddin reportedly deposited a total of Tk 51,12,000 in five accounts after being deceived online.The application further states that records show nearly Tk 12.12 billion deposited and about Tk 12.07 billion withdrawn through 595 bank accounts operated in the names of SM Junaidul Haque, Omar Hith Hitlu, Mehedi Hasan Talukdar, and 61 other individuals, as well as institutions linked to their interests.A review of the transactions indicates that the accounts were c...

15 ships carrying LNG, fuel arrive at Ctg port

BSS, Chattogram:: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, 15 cargo ships carrying nearly 250,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), fuel oil and industrial raw materials have arrived at Chattogram Port after safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz, port authorities said on Saturday.The vessels departed from various Middle Eastern ports and managed to pass through the strategic maritime route before the conflict in the region escalated. Unloading operatio...

Civil society calls for vigilance to prevent artificial fuel shortage

Bangladesh Shadharon Nagorik Shamaj, a civil society platform, on Saturday urged all stakeholders not to create any artificial fuel shortage in the country taking advantage of the ongoing situation in the Middle East.In ...

Rights activists demand justice, equal rights at Women’s Day rally in Dhaka

Rights activists and women leaders on Sunday called for stronger action to eliminate discrimination and ensure justice for women at a rally marking International Women’s Day at Dhaka University’s Central Shaheed Minar.The programme—organised by the Social Resistance Committee—began around 10:30am and included a gathering, cultural performances and a rally under the slogan calling for ending discrimination and ensuring justice to establish equal rights for women.The event was chaired by Dr Fowzia Moslem, president of the central committee of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad.Speaking at the rally, she said the women’s movement is a continuous process that must adapt to changing social realities. She noted that violence against women remains one of the biggest obstacle...

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India wins T20 World Cup with 96-run victory over New Zealand

India clinched the T20 World Cup for a record third time on Sunday, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs before a crowd of over 100,000 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.Batting first after losing the toss, India posted a formidable 255-5. Opener Sanju Samson struck 89 off 46 balls, including eight sixes, marking his third consecutive fifty. Abhishek Sharma contributed a 21-ball 52, while Shivam Dube remained unbeaten on 26 from just eight deliveries. India’s top-order trio hit 15 sixes in total, helping the team reach 203-1 in 15 overs, the highest power play score in T20 World Cup history.James Neesham (3-46) took three crucial wickets in the 16th over, dismissing Samson, Ishan Kishan (54 in 25 balls), and captain Suryakumar Yadav for a golden duck.Chasing 256, New Zealand struggled throughout and were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs. Jasprit Bumrah picked up 4-15 and Axar Patel claimed 3-27. Tim Seifert top-scored with 52 off 26 balls.India became the first country to defend its T20 World Cup title and also the first to win the trophy on home soil. This edition of the tournament was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Yadav joined MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma as Indian captains to lift the T20 World Cup trophy.New Zealand was aiming for its first T20 World Cup win and had previously finished as runners-up in 2021, losing to Australia in Dubai....

Restore trust, enforce discipline at Sammilito Islami Bank

The launch of Sammilito Islami Bank marks a critical turning point for Bangladesh’s troubled banking sector. After months of frozen accounts, uncertainty and public anxiety, the resumption of no...

Violence against children must end

We are deeply concerned about a media report that children are increasingly falling victim to rape, murder and various other forms of violence across the country. Acts of violence against children have become a common phenomenon in the country. It so...

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