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Uganda bans phones for 'distracted' jailers during World Cup
Ugandan authorities on Monday banned prison staff from using mobile phones during the World Cup, warning inmates might exploit the "excitement" surrounding the football tournament to escape.
'No prison in Bangladesh where people are tortured like in USA's Guantanamo'
The human rights situation in Bangladesh is better than the United States in many instances, said Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud today (April 14, 2022) dismissing the report of the US on human rights issues in Bangladesh.
Ex-police official jailed for 7yrs in graft case
A Dhaka court sentences a former police surgent to seven years’ imprisonment in a case filed for amassing wealth worth Tk 1.12 crore and concealing information about his wealth.
No one here goes to jail for filling up water bodies
Though hundreds of ponds and other water bodies were grabbed and filled in the last two decades in the port city, nobody has been jailed for the crime.
Bangladesh Cricket: Crossing the line
Pitch invasion by a fan is nothing new in the sporting world. But in the context of Bangladesh, Sunday night's pitch invasion by what appeared to be an 'emotionally charged' fan while the Tigers were bowling against Afghanistan in the third and final ODI was something unique.
US swimmer Ryan Lochte banned 10 months
US swimmer Ryan Lochte is slapped with a 10-month suspension following his bogus gunpoint robbery story during a drunken night out at the Olympics.
US swimmers quit Brazil after admitting to inventing mugging
US Olympic authorities apologize to Brazil on Thursday as two US swimmers are allowed to go home having retracted a fabricated story about being mugged in Rio.
Barca ask fans to stand by Messi
Barcelona have launched a campaign in support of Lionel Messi and his father Jorge after the Argentine pair were sentenced to prison terms this week over tax fraud.
Barcelona vow to back Lionel Messi after 'personal attack'
Barcelona vow to support Lionel Messi following his decision to appeal against the 21-month jail sentence handed down to him by a Spanish court after being found guilty of fiscal fraud and believe the verdict is "an attack on his person".
‘Terrorist’ shot dead in front of Jessore jail
Miscreants shot dead an accused of several criminal cases today when he was coming out of Jessore jail on bail.
Pakistan coach Arthur vows to help Amir flourish on return to England
New Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has promised to do everything in his power to help disgraced paceman Mohammad Amir realise his full potential after the bowler was granted a visa for the team's upcoming tour of England.
Mohammad Amir granted UK visa: PCB
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been granted a UK visa and will travel with the team on June 18 for their tour of England and Ireland, the PCB announced on Thursday.
Broad has no problems facing Amir
Stuart Broad has insisted he won't have any issues playing against Mohammad Amir should the convicted spot-fixer make his Test return at Lord's next month.
Mahmudur sent to jail after remand
A court in Dhaka sends Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman to jail in a case filed in connection with a plot to 'abduct and kill' Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy.
Wife buys time with jailed husband
A woman managed to briefly meet her imprisoned husband face to face, bribing her way through prison guards at Dhaka
Gazipur mayor sent to jail in violence case
A Gazipur court sends Gazipur City Corporation Mayor MA Mannan and nine others to jail in connection with a violence case.
PM pays toll for travelling on Hanif Flyover
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has paid the toll for her motorcade while crossing the Mayor Hanif Flyover while going to Keraniganj to inaugurate of the newly-constructed Dhaka Central Jail and her way back to the capital.
Adabor SI sent to jail
A Dhaka court yesterday sent Ratan Kumar, a sub-inspector of Adabor Police Station, to jail in a case filed for alleged sexual harassment of a private university student.
Dhaka CNG drivers to go 24hr strike tomorrow
CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers will enforce a 24-hour strike in Dhaka city from tomorrow morning to press home their demands.
