Body recovered from ditch; investigation underway amid reports of prior disputes

A case was filed over the alleged rape and torture of a woman in Noakhali’s Hatia upazila yesterday, five days after the incident.

Former army chief General (retd) Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan yesterday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that he had strongly opposed the promotion of Ziaul Ahsan, calling him a “serial killer” unfit for advancement.

Our Correspondent, Noakhali

Investigation finds evidence against students on social media

The drive against those accused of vandalism, attacks and arson at the country’s two leading newspapers -- The Daily Star and Prothom Alo -- seems to have stalled, with no arrests made since December 26.

Newly hired domestic worker accused of drugging elderly couple

Petitioner says EC lacked authority to hold referendum; hearing may take place next week

Victims include two minors; police are investigating motive

An elderly woman suffered burn injuries in an acid attack allegedly carried out by the stalkers of her granddaughter in Natore early yesterday.

A general diary was filed over the alleged rape and torture of a woman in Noakhali’s Hatia upazila on Sunday, after which a forensic test of the victim was conducted at Noakhali General Hospital yesterday -- two days after she was admitted on Saturday.

Father’s earlier complaints went unresolved

Dhaka court discharges Simeen, Shahnaz and four others from fraud case, finding no grounds for charges

Police arrest one suspect and continue search for others

Teenage boys carried out the attack on him, family says; reason still unknown

A local Awami League leader of Gaibandha’s Palashbari upazila died at Rangpur Medical College Hospital while in jail custody early yesterday.

At least nine people were injured and a house was set on fire in post-election violence in five districts on Saturday.

The National Human Rights Commission yesterday sent a letter to Hatia Police Station in Noakhali, asking the law enforcers to register a complaint and take necessary legal steps over the alleged rape and torture of a woman there.

One of them is a former president of Pirojpur Sadar BNP, another GS of Shankarpasha unit

Detainees identified themselves as members of a banned organisation, say police