Anti-Drug

Home ministry opposes to include Ansar in anti-drug drives

The Ministry of Home Affairs opposes a proposal to include Battalion Ansar in anti-drug drives saying that the force is not a “law enforcement agency”.

CHRI concerned over deaths in 'shootouts'

The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) has condemned the recent deaths of scores of people in so-called shootouts in Bangladesh.

ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY: What they think of ongoing drives

The noted human rights activist said the law enforcement agencies' actions would not provide a sustainable solution against illegal drugs.

A farce of a raid

It was 1:30pm. Some 1,000 policemen started gathering near Karwan Bazar kitchen market in the capital yesterday. The mobilisation of so many cops drew a huge crowd, curious to know what was happening.

Anti-narcotics drive / 147 held in Hazaribagh, Karwan Bazar

At least 147 people are detained during anti-narcotics drive through Hazaribagh and Karwan Bazar in Dhaka city, law enforcers claim.

September 8, 2019
September 8, 2019

Home ministry opposes to include Ansar in anti-drug drives

The Ministry of Home Affairs opposes a proposal to include Battalion Ansar in anti-drug drives saying that the force is not a “law enforcement agency”.

June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018

CHRI concerned over deaths in 'shootouts'

The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) has condemned the recent deaths of scores of people in so-called shootouts in Bangladesh.

May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018

A farce of a raid

It was 1:30pm. Some 1,000 policemen started gathering near Karwan Bazar kitchen market in the capital yesterday. The mobilisation of so many cops drew a huge crowd, curious to know what was happening.

May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018

ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY: What they think of ongoing drives

The noted human rights activist said the law enforcement agencies' actions would not provide a sustainable solution against illegal drugs.

May 27, 2018
May 27, 2018

147 held in Hazaribagh, Karwan Bazar

At least 147 people are detained during anti-narcotics drive through Hazaribagh and Karwan Bazar in Dhaka city, law enforcers claim.