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HEADLINE

● July Uprising: Memories of sacrifice pledge for the future ● Resist any terrorist attack: Chhatra-dal president ● Tonu murder case: Ex-army officer Hafizur released on bail ● 3rd Bangladesh-Italy political consultations held in Rome ● PM Tarique Rahman vows not to evade duty over energy crisis ● India has no link to Hasina's event in Delhi: Jaiswal ● JCD, Juba-dal take up arms outside BRUR campus

Mamunur Rashid

Senior Staff Reporter

Mamun is the Senior Staff Reporter focused on crime issues at the Daily Observer since March ’2014. Previously, he served as Staff Reporter of the New Nation and bangla Daily Ajkar Kajoj.
Mamun can be reached at [email protected]

Yunus era under scrutiny over abuse, favouritism, tax breaks

Mamunur Rashid

Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus was brought in by the Zen G to help build a transparent, corruption-free and prosperous Bangladesh. But, during his tenure as Chief Adviser of the interim government, he is reported to have secured significant benefits for

Cops recruitment (2014-24) under probe but 2009-13 spared

Mamunur Rashid

Police constables recruited between 2014 and 2024 are set to come under scrutiny as Bangladesh Police has ordered an investigation into alleged irregularities in those recruitment but the recruitment from 2009 to 2013 were kept out of purview despite sensational

Probe expands into abuses during 1/11 caretaker rule

Mamunur Rashid

The list of perpetrators of various crimes, including illegal activities, harassment of political party leaders, vote rigging, disappearances, murders, and extortion from businessmen, is getting longer during the 1/11 during the army-backed caretaker government.Those listed who are in the country

Bus fare hike ignites outrage among Eid travellers

Mamunur Rashid

As millions of Bangladeshis heading towards home to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with families, passengers are facing rampant overcharging on buses and minibuses, with fares for long-distance routes from Dhaka reportedly soaring by Tk 500-1,600 above official rates.Despite assurances from the government

Tight securities in Dhaka as millions leave for Eid

Mamunur Rashid

Law enforcement agencies have put in place stringent, round-the-clock security measures across Dhaka as millions of residents leave the capital to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, raising concerns over the safety of largely vacant neighborhoods.With an estimated 15 million people expected to depart

Opening stalled as CAAB faces admin gridlock

Mamunur Rashid

Even 15 days after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's announcement, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has made little headway on opening the third terminal at Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka. Meanwhile, the ministry and CAAB have yet to

Speculation rife over cop reshuffle

Mamunur Rashid

A major shake-up in the police administration appears imminent as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government moves to recalibrate key state institutions after returning to power. Sources say a final list of proposed changes has already reached the Prime Minister's

9 lakh law enforcers set for election duty

Mamunur Rashid

Almost 900,000 personnel of security forces, including military and paramilitary forces will be deployed nationwide to maintain law and order during 13th national parliamentary election to ensure a peaceful, free, fair and credible polling environment slated for February 12.To strengthen

Navy secures Bay boundary, excels in biodiversity policing

Mamunur Rashid

Bangladesh's only coral-bearing island, St Martin's, is seeing cleaner beaches, quieter nights and clearer waters as stricter government rules begin to bite. With tourism curbed, the Bangladesh Navy is maintaining round-the-clock security while enforcing environmental regulations across the island and

Navy to guard 23 upazilas, 2 cities in nat’l polls

Mamunur Rashid

The Bangladesh Navy has deployed necessary contingents in 23 coastal upazilas and two city corporations across eight districts to perform law-and-order duties during the 13th National Parliamentary elections.Nearly 5,000 naval personnel have been deployed to ensure overall security in 16