PBI investigations reveal more than half of July Movement criminal cases were fake, with forged complainants, nonexistent witnesses, and scores of innocent people falsely accused.
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast, prompting tsunami warnings for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Strong shaking was felt widely, with no major damage reported.
A Hindu freedom fighter and his wife were found murdered in their Rangpur home, raising fresh fears among minorities amid growing violence under the interim government.
Nigeria has rescued 100 abducted schoolchildren from a Catholic boarding school, but 127 students and 12 teachers remain missing as security forces continue search operations.
London-based Barrister Zinnat Ali Chowdhury has accused commentator Shahriar Kabir of past fraud in the UK after Kabir called Bangabandhu a “traitor,” sparking national outrage.