The death of a father before seeing his imprisoned son has triggered an urgent appeal for parole so that Abu Sama Sami can attend the funeral rites today.
Following a 16-month hiatus, Awami League activists have begun reclaiming party offices, triggering clashes and raising questions about the party's future under the new Rahman administration.
Five lawyers, including two from the Supreme Court, were assaulted and looted on Bangabandhu Avenue before being forcibly taken to Paltan Police Station by a mob.