Shakib Al Hasan has publicly endorsed a gambling site following the end of his contract with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). In 2022, he faced widespread criticism after promoting a gambling advertisement through a sports news platform, which led to threats of being excluded from the national team. Since the fall of the Awami League government last year and his removal from the national team and central contract, Shakib is now openly promoting betting advertisements. He shared the promotion on his verified Facebook page, despite gambling being illegal in Bangladesh.

A businessman, Syed Mohammad Faruqi Hasan, has been revealed for bringing 721 crore taka from China to Bangladesh under the pretext of foreign income, evading 180 crore taka in taxes. The money was transferred over several years, and Faruqi has connections with the ruling Awami League. Despite claiming to have used the funds to establish factories and create jobs, investigations show the funds were transferred without paying taxes. Faruqi has since fled the country, and NBR is continuing its probe.

The child who was brutally abused in Magura has died while receiving treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka. The Bangladesh Army confirmed the news through their verified Facebook page. Despite advanced medical care and doctors’ best efforts, the child could not be saved after suffering three cardiac arrests this morning. Admitted in critical condition on March 8, the child succumbed at 1:00 PM on March 13. The Bangladesh Army extended condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the child’s soul.

An Australian court sentenced BJP leader Balesh Dhankar to 40 years in prison for sexually assaulting five South Korean women. Dhankar, 43, lured victims with fake job ads, drugged them, and recorded the assaults. He meticulously documented victims’ details in an Excel sheet. Convicted of 39 crimes, including 13 sexual assaults, his actions have sparked outrage. His past involvement with BJP and the Hindu Council of Australia raises concerns about leadership ethics. The case questions BJP’s and Modi government’s commitment to women’s safety.

A gold shop robbery occurred in Ashulia, Savar, on March 9, when a gang of four robbers attacked businessman Dilip Das, using a cocktail explosion to create panic. The robbers snatched the gold bag from Dilip and fled in a car. Locals rushed him to Enam Medical College Hospital, where he was declared dead due to excessive blood loss. The police have confirmed the incident, and investigations are ongoing.

Former Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque is accused of issuing thousands of fake freedom fighter certificates in exchange for money. BNP leader and former MP Hasan Uddin Sarkar, along with other war veterans, claim Mozammel fraudulently added his name to the list. Allegations include hijacking historical achievements and tampering with war records. The Liberation War Ministry has identified 11,000 fake certificates, with more under investigation. Critics demand an official list of genuine freedom fighters and the removal of frauds.

A 22-year-old man, MK Siam, was arrested for creating fake Facebook profiles and using them to advertise PUBG game sales, tricking victims into making payments through mobile payment services like bKash and Nagad. Siam, arrested in Gaibandha’s Gobindganj on February 18, had been running the scam for two years. Authorities seized several mobile phones and SIM cards linked to the fraudulent activities. Investigations revealed that Siam embezzled large sums of money through this scheme.

Online gambling is rapidly spreading in Bangladesh, luring young people into losing millions. Foreign-operated betting sites, facilitated by local agents, are siphoning vast sums of money abroad, posing a major economic risk. Mobile financial services like bKash and Nagad are being used for transactions, making regulation difficult. Despite government crackdowns, gambling ads flood social media, targeting users in Bengali. Experts warn of rising addiction, family turmoil, and security threats. Urgent government action and public awareness are crucial to curb this growing menace.

Minara Begum, wife of former Jamaat-e-Islami Bahubal secretary Abdul Ahad Ibn Malek, was brutally hacked to death at her home in Paschim Jaipur, Habiganj. She was an assistant teacher and an active member of the party’s women’s wing. Her husband returned home after official events to find her bloodied body and their seven-month-old child under the bed. Police, including the Habiganj SP, visited the scene and launched an investigation. Authorities are working to determine the motive and identify the attackers.

Five individuals, including Mehedi Hasan Saif, a Jubo League member and leader of a teenage gang, have been arrested in connection with the brutal machete attack on Mehabul and Ifti in Uttara. The police recovered the weapons from the Turag River, and Saif, along with accomplices, was involved in the attack over a dispute involving loud motorcycles and rickshaw harassment. The suspects were apprehended in Gazipur, and the investigation is progressing rapidly. The others arrested are Mobarak, Robi Roy, Alfaz, and Sajib.

Police arrested seven robbers linked to an inter-district gang after a robbery in Bogura Sadar on January 28. The robbers, who tied up the family and looted goods and 50,000 taka, left behind a pair of shoes and a cloth bag, which led to their identification. During the operation, police recovered several pieces of gold jewelry, rings, and 3,500 taka in cash. The robbers were arrested early on February 2 after a covert investigation based on the clues.

In Quetta, Pakistan, Anwar-ul-Haq, a U.S. citizen, shot and killed his teenage daughter, Hira, for making TikTok videos. The family had lived in the U.S. for 25 years before moving to Pakistan. Anwar found Hira’s content “objectionable” and initially denied responsibility. Police are investigating it as a possible honor killing, a common crime in Pakistan. Hira’s phone has been seized, and Anwar’s brother-in-law has been arrested. If convicted, they could face life imprisonment.

Salwan Momika, a 38-year-old Iraqi refugee who burned the Quran in Sweden in 2023, was shot and killed in a Stockholm apartment on January 29. Swedish police arrested five people but have not confirmed if the attacker is among them. Momika was live-streaming on TikTok during the attack. He was set to receive a court verdict for “crimes against an ethnic group” the next day. His Quran-burning acts, approved under Sweden’s free speech laws, sparked global Muslim outrage. His deportation was blocked due to human rights concerns.

Doubts surround Shariful Islam’s arrest as Saif Ali Khan’s attacker after Mumbai police revealed that none of the 19 fingerprints from Saif’s house matched Shariful’s. While police claim they have evidence implicating Shariful, CCTV footage shows someone with long hair, unlike Shariful, who has always kept short hair. Shariful’s father also insists the attacker in the footage does not resemble his son. These revelations raise questions about whether the actual attacker is someone else, shifting the investigation into a new direction.

Police arrested four individuals, including two army personnel, while they were preparing for a robbery in Banani, Dhaka. The suspects, including a journalist and a source for the robbery gang, were caught on the night of January 21. The police seized military uniforms, shoes, identity cards, a microbus, and lock-breaking tools from them. The two army personnel have been handed over to the military, while the other two suspects were placed on a three-day remand. Investigations are ongoing.