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Dhaka on high alert following crude bomb, arson attacks

A wave of arson and crude bomb attacks at multiple locations across Dhaka yesterday, targeting public transport, institutions linked to the chief adviser and fisheries adviser, the National Citizen Party, and religious establishments, has sparked public anxiety.

Gazi factory fire: A wake-up call for intelligence reform

The Gazi factory fire tragedy represents a severe setback to the progressive transformation of Bangladesh.

Workers bear the brunt of politically motivated attacks on businesses

Vandalism and arson attacks on factories since earlier this month have created deep concerns among entrepreneurs and plunged thousands of employees who work in these firms into uncertainty.

Gazi tyres factory fire doused after 32hrs; building at risk of collapse

There is still a risk of the fire reigniting due to the residual heat inside the structure, fire service warned.

'Arson attack': Gazi Tyre Factory still burning after 15hrs

Twelve firefighting units were working to extinguish the fire since last night but it could not be doused completely even after 15 hours, officials of Fire Service and Civil defence said around noon

15 arson attacks reported in 12 hours till 6am

At least 15 arson attacks were reported in the 12 hours preceding the start of the national election this morning, according to Fire Service statistics

Compromise, not violence, must be the way out

Saturday’s violence may only be a premonition of much worse days to come

Amid cold with no food, shelter

At least eight families of the Mro community, whose houses were allegedly set ablaze and vandalised by people of a rubber plantation in a village in Bandarban’s Lama upazila, are now living under the open sky, in the chilling winter cold.

Japan Animation Studio: 33 killed in ‘arson attack’

A suspected arson attack at an animation production company in Japan killed 33 people and injured dozens more yesterday, after a man reportedly doused the building with flammable liquid and shouted “drop dead.”

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

Compromise, not violence, must be the way out

Saturday’s violence may only be a premonition of much worse days to come

January 4, 2023
January 4, 2023

Amid cold with no food, shelter

At least eight families of the Mro community, whose houses were allegedly set ablaze and vandalised by people of a rubber plantation in a village in Bandarban’s Lama upazila, are now living under the open sky, in the chilling winter cold.

July 19, 2019
July 19, 2019

Japan Animation Studio: 33 killed in ‘arson attack’

A suspected arson attack at an animation production company in Japan killed 33 people and injured dozens more yesterday, after a man reportedly doused the building with flammable liquid and shouted “drop dead.”

July 18, 2019
July 18, 2019

Man shouting 'You die' kills 33 at Japan anime studio

A man screaming “You die!” has burst into an animation studio in Kyoto, doused it with a flammable liquid and set it on fire today, killing 33 people in an attack that shocked anime fans across Japan and beyond.

August 31, 2018
August 31, 2018

SC to hear govt petition against Khaleda's bail on Oct 1

The Supreme Court (SC) yesterday fixed October 1 for hearing two petitions filed by the government seeking stay on the High Court orders that granted bail to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in two defamation cases.

April 1, 2018
April 1, 2018

Want no recurrence of BNP-Jamaat’s terrorist acts: PM

Describing the arson attacks by BNP-Jamaat clique in recent past as terrorist acts, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she does not want the recurrence of such evil deeds in the country anymore.

May 29, 2016
May 29, 2016

Arson: Charges pressed against Khaleda, 26 others

Darussalam police press charges against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 26 other leaders and activists of the party in connection with two arson cases filed in January last year.

May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016

Khaleda, 26 other leaders charged

Police yesterday pressed charges against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 26 leaders and activists of the BNP-led 20-party

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

Khaleda charged for Darussalam arson attack

Police presses charges against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 23 others in two cases filed for arson attacks in Darussalam area of Dhaka.

April 2, 2016
April 2, 2016

BNP to stage demo protesting arrest warrant for Khaleda

BNP will stage demonstration across the country on Monday protesting the arrest warrant against the party’s Chairperson Khaleda Zia.