The Awami League has condemned authorities for denying parole to a jailed Chhatra League leader after the deaths of his wife and child, calling the move inhumane.

A 23-year-old garage worker was burned to death in Narsingdi while sleeping inside. His family claims it was a planned murder as police investigate possible arson.

Veteran BBC journalist Mark Tully, who stood beside Bangladesh during the 1971 Liberation War, has died in New Delhi at the age of 90.

BNP leader Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed says the upcoming election is non-competitive without the Awami League and questions police neutrality and proposed parliamentary reforms.

Police in Chakaria detained six youths, including minors, for chanting “Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu,” triggering outrage and fresh debate over civil liberties in Bangladesh.