More than one million tonnes of essential food imports are stranded on lighter vessels in Bangladesh, raising allegations of hoarding, price manipulation and port paralysis ahead of Ramadan.
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.
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.