Five persons were detained over suspected involvement in the killing of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhinat Chandana Chowrasta area in Gazipur city on Thursday evening. Shahin Khan, officer-in-charge of Basan police station under GMP, confirmed the detention of five suspects but withheld their identities to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

According to local sources, those identified in CCTV footage include Ketu Mizan of the Chandana Chowrasta area, his associate Shah Jamal, and others known as Bullet and Sujan. They are reportedly well-known extortionists and muggers in the locality. The incident has cast a shadow of grief and anger among journalists, professionals, and the general public, who are demanding swift justice and the immediate arrest of the killers.

CCTV footage also captured a scuffle between one Badsha Mia, and a woman. Badsha is currently hospitalized and claimed the women involved took Tk 30,000 from him. He said he did not know them beforehand. Tuhin’s first namaz-e-janaza took place after Friday prayers near Eidgah field at Chandana Chowrasta. Photo: Dhaka Tribune

Meanwhile, Tuhin’s elder brother Selim expressed the family’s loss, saying his brother’s wife Farida Akter and their two young sons, five-year-old Towkir Hossain Taiki and three-year-old Abdullah Al Fahim, have been left orphaned. “Why was my brother killed? Who will now take care of them?” he asked, urging for justice and arrest of the perpetrators.

In response to the murder, local residents staged protests in Chandana last night, demanding the arrest of those responsible. Additionally, the Gazipur Journalists’ Union organized a human chain and rally in front of Gazipur Press Club on Friday morning, reiterating the call for the swift apprehension of those involved.

Speakers at the human chain, including Gazipur Journalists’ Union President Delwar Hossain and prominent journalists Fazlul Haque Morol, Majharul Islam, Masud Rana, and others, condemned the deteriorating law and order situation in Gazipur. They emphasized the urgent need to identify and bring to justice the extortionists and robbers who operate with impunity, as well as their supporters. The accused, they said, were clearly identified in CCTV footage, and failure to arrest them is a serious administrative lapse.

Tuhin’s first namaz-e-janaza took place after Friday prayers near Eidgah field at Chandana Chowrasta, followed by the second janaza in the afternoon at the family graveyard in their native village, Bhatipara in Fulbaria Upazila of Mymensingh, where he will be laid to rest.

Taherul Haque Chauhan, additional commissioner (crime) for GMP, said police are working with multiple teams focusing on the case. “Several suspects have been identified, and operations to arrest them are ongoing. We hope to detain those responsible soon,” he said, adding that the full picture of the crime will emerge once the culprits are in custody.

Asaduzzaman Tuhin’s murder has sent shockwaves across Gazipur, highlighting the urgent need for stronger law enforcement to ensure the safety of journalists and citizens alike.

A journalist was hacked to death by between six and seven people at Eidgah market in the Gazipur city’s Chandana chowrasta under Bason police station area on Thursday night, reportedly for sharing a video report on extortion. Md Asaduzzaman Tuhin, a district correspondent of a Bangla daily Dainik Pratidiner Kagoj, was killed at about 8:00pm on Thursday.

Gazipur Metropolitan Police deputy commissioner Rabiul Islam said that the police had recovered the body from the spot on information and sent it to the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital for autopsy. He, however, claimed that he could not know the cause of the murder immediately, but the process for taking legal actions was under way.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today announced that she has been named co-chair of Congress’s Bangladesh Caucus. She will join longtime co-chair Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC-02).

“I am blessed to represent one of the largest Bangladeshi American communities in the United States, a key segment of our vibrant district,” said Congresswoman Pou. “Bangladeshi Americans make immeasurable contributions to our state and nation’s mosaics and I will use this new position to build public awareness of the richness of Bangladeshi culture and history. Congressman Wilson is a voice of great moral authority for international freedom and I look forward to working with my friend to advocate for our Bangladeshi neighbors.”

“The Bangladesh caucus is an important initiative in Congress to show support for Bangaladeshi-Americans, and work productively on the U.S.-Bangladesh bilateral relationship. I am grateful to relaunch this initiative as Co-Chair,” said Congressman Joe Wilson.

“Congratulations to my Congresswoman Nellie Pou on becoming Co-Chair of the Congressional Bangladesh Caucus excited to work together to strengthen U.S.-Bangladesh ties!” said Paterson Second Ward Councilman Shahin Khalique.

“As a proud Councilmember of Bangladeshi descent in the City of Paterson, I am honored to witness that Congresswoman Nellie Pou – who represents New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District and the largest Bangladeshi community in the state – has become the Co-Chair of the Congressional Bangladeshi Caucus. This milestone reflects not only her deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, but also her steadfast support for our community as we strive for greater representation and equity. I am hopeful that, under her leadership, critical issues such as immigration reform, support for small businesses, educational equity, and cultural recognition will receive the attention they deserve. As we continue to build bridges between communities and government, I look forward to working alongside her to uplift the voices and aspirations of Bangladeshi Americans throughout the district,” said Paterson Councilman-at-Large MD Forid Uddin.

The police recovered the body of former Bangladesh army chief M Harun-Ar-Rashid from the guest house in Chittagong Club in Chattogram city on Monday. Harun-Ar-Rashid went to Chattogram on Sunday to appear before a court in a case and stayed at the guest house, said the police quoting his family.

Getting no response from the room of the guest house for a long time on Monday morning, the club authorities informed the matter to the police, said assistant commissioner of Chattagram Metropolitan Police (Kotwali zone) Mohammad Mahfuz.

The Bangladesh Army on Thursday said that they had taken major Sadikul Islam Sadek into custody over the allegation of training Awami League men, adding that they would take necessary actions if Sadek was found guilty in the investigation. Brigadier General Md Nazim-ud-Daula, director, Military Operations Directorate at Army Headquarters, disclosed the information in response to a question at a press conference at the Officers Mess at the Dhaka cantonment over some media reports and social media posts which claimed that serving Major Sadikul was training Awami League people to create instability in the country.

‘We have taken Sadek into custody. We are investigating into the allegations. If he is proved guilty in the investigation, necessary actions would be taken against him,’ said Nazim. Replying to a question over the fighter jet crash on Milestone School and College killing at least 34 people, mostly students, he claimed that a Bangladesh Army team reached the spot first within two minutes after the incident as there was an army camp within 150-200 yards from the spot.

‘There were criticisms that bodies were concealed and teachers beaten. If any children’s bodies were concealed, parents would have come and said that their children were missing,’ he said, posing a question why the Bangladesh Army would conceal bodies and what they would benefit from concealing bodies.

Brigadier General Nazim said that all the allegations against army were rumors. Asked about the home adviser’s remarks that the army opened fire during the Gopalganj violence and the army gave protection to the National Citizen Party, he said that army used force as there was a possibility of killing leaders of a political party.

‘A high-powered government investigation committee was formed headed by a justice over the Gopalganj violence,’ he added. Remarking that the army did not give special attention to any political party, he said that the army would come forward when any citizen’s life would be at stake.

Asked about Kuki-Chin National Front buying arms from the Arakan Army in the absence of army camps along Myanmar borders in Bandarbans and KNF’s dominance in the area, he said that it was nothing abnormal about the link between the KNF and the Arakan Army considering the Arakan Army’s situation.

‘The Arakan Army and the KNF are from similar groups with allied intentions. I would not be surprised if the KNF bought arms from the Arakan Army,’ he said.

Denying the allegations of KNF control in these areas, he said that the area was under the Bangladesh Army control.

At the press briefing, Colonel Md Shafiqul Islam, colonel staff at the Army Headquarters’ Military Operations Directorate, said that they had arrested 813 people, including listed and identified crime suspects, members of teenage gangs, and robbers, and other crime suspects in the past four weeks, raising the total number of arrestees to 16,459 so far during the interim government’s tenure.

The army officer said that the Bangladesh Army had recovered 37 illegal arms and 179 rounds of bullets in the past four weeks. Thus, the army has recovered 9,729 arms out of the 12,119 looted ones and 2,87,033 rounds of bullets out of 3,90,975 looted ammunitions during the government’s tenure.

Bangladeshi companies witnessed huge responses from buyers at the ‘Texworld NYC 2025’, and the representatives of the companies were busy during the show with trade inquiries from USA and other countries. Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing, and Home Textiles Sourcing – the largest textile and apparel sourcing shows on the East Coast – concluded successfully at the Javits Centre in New York City, USA, from July 23 to 25, said a press release on Friday.

The event hosted over 424 international exhibitors from 26 countries and emphasized ethical sourcing, sustainable fabrics, and innovation across the textile, apparel and home textile industries. This summer’s exhibition featured a wide array of global exhibitors from major sourcing regions, offering attendees direct access to premium apparel and textiles.

From cutting-edge materials to sustainable sourcing solutions, the show floor was designed to empower industry professionals with the resources and connections needed to succeed in today’s fast-evolving global market.

Three Bangladeshi companies – 24/7 Sourcing Private Limited, GenXt International and Just James BD Ltd – took part in the exhibition, showcasing the country’s strengths in fashion apparel and denim. Their participation underscored Bangladesh’s expanding footprint in the global textile industry, driven by a strong focus on innovation, quality and cost-effective manufacturing.

Bangladeshi exhibitors presented a diverse range of fashion products and joined leading manufacturing nations such as Pakistan, China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Vietnam and Sri Lanka on the global stage.

Bangladesh’s presence at Texworld NYC Summer 2025 reaffirmed its potential as a competitive and reliable sourcing destination, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and high production standards.

Rakib, CEO of 24/7 Sourcing Pvt Ltd, said he was happy with the fair and glad to meet many buyers. Rizvana Hredita, CEO of GenXt International, also shared that the fair went well and they were pleased with the buyer response.

The 25th annual Colombian Day Parade was held on Sunday, July 27, between 69th Street and 89th Street in Jackson Heights. Attendees of all ages showed off their Colombian pride. Numerous Queens residents were on hand for this celebration of Colombian independence. There were also local elected officials present for the event, including Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, State Senator Jessica Ramos, Assemblymembers Catalina Cruz and Larinda Hooks, District Leader Hiram Monserrate and New York State Court Judge Gary Miret.

For Ramos, the parade reaching a milestone of 25 years was very important. “My dad helped found this parade 25 years ago,” Ramos said. “We have been working very hard to increase visibility for the Colombian community and to celebrate our heritage. This is a great way to end our month of celebration here in Jackson Heights.”

Over the course of the quarter-century of the parade’s existence, the Colombian Day Parade has grown to become one of the largest Hispanic parades in the New York metropolitan area.

Former New York Governor and current New York City Mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo served as the grand marshal of this year’s parade. He was chosen for the role in large part based on his history of public service to the city and the state as a whole.

The enduring charm of Hindi cinema continues to shape the pulse of the Bollywood movie industry. August brings a compelling blend of drama, action, romance, thrillers, and comedy to theatres. With fresh talents stepping in beside fan-favourite stars, the slate promises to engage audiences nationwide. Let’s delve into the top 10 Bollywood releases that are set to release in August 2025, ablaze with storytelling brilliance.

Directed by Shazia Iqbal, this stirring tale blends romance with realism. The screenplay, co-written with Rahul Badwelkar, picks up the thread from Dhadak (2018) but walks a more confronting path. The first instalment reimagined the 2018 Tamil movie ‘Pariyerum Perumal’ through a contemporary lens. This time, the narrative roots are in caste, love, and survival in modern India.

Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri headline the romantic saga with quiet intensity. Saurabh Sachdeva and Zakir Hussain lend depth to the supporting roles.

The soundtrack features a diverse lineup, including Shreyas Puranik, Rochak Kohli, Javed-Mohsin, and Tanishk Bagchi.

Zee Studios, Cloud 9 Pictures, and Dharma Productions jointly back the project.

Produced by Ritu Mengi under the Samrat Cinematics banner, this political biopic boasts Ravindra Gautam as the director. The script, penned by Dilip Bachchan Jha and Priyank Dubey, draws directly from ‘The Monk Who Became Chief Minister’.

Anant Joshi takes on the challenging role of Yogi Adityanath with measured restraint. The ensemble, Paresh Rawal, Dinesh Lal Yadav, Pavan Malhotra, Garima Vikrant, Rajesh Khattar, and Sarwar Ahuja, brings layered performances.

It maps the extraordinary rise of a boy from the hills to political power. Moments of solitude, spiritual awakening, and ideological clarity shape his path. The narrative explores the making of a public figure who reshaped governance in India’s most populous state.

Veteran filmmaker Suneel Darshan makes a graceful comeback with a family-centric drama. Alongside Dipan Bhatt and Parasnath Gupta, he shapes a story built on emotion and timeless values.

The cast features fresh faces Aayush Kumar, Natasha Fernandez, and Akaisha Vats, backed by seasoned names like Jeetu Verma and Dolly Bindra.

The story revolves around a triangular love story, layered with sensitivity and human connection. Set in today’s world, the film balances youthful romance with an old-school soul.

Nadeem and Sameer deliver a music album steeped in melody and meaning.

The project is produced under Shree Krishna International.

A gripping tale of six lives consumed by drug addiction, each drawn in by pain, desperation, or fleeting joy. But their downfall doesn’t end with them; it shatters the lives of those who love them.

Director Prem Dhiraal handles the theme with raw honesty and also steers the score of the movie. Rahul Pahade’s writing gives each character a unique, haunting reason for their downfall.

Prem Dhiraal leads a cast that includes Avinash Arora, Shakti Veer Dhiraal, Ashwin Thakur, and Dhanashree Gadge.

The production credit goes to Dhanraj Harde under Dhiraal Entertainment.

Umesh Shukla directs this heartfelt journey with writing support from Sanjay Grover and Divyanshu Rawat.

At its centre is Heer, a young chef with big dreams and bold flavours. She leaves India behind to carve her path in London’s high-pressure kitchens. But chasing ambition in a foreign land brings more heat than expected.

Prit Kamani and Divita Juneja lead the ensemble, joined by Gulshan Grover and Ashutosh Rana. Meghna Malik and Sanjay Mishra add weight to this flavourful story.

With a soundtrack crafted by Tanishk Bagchi, this drama is set to stream on Netflix. Backed by Creative Strokes, Divisa, Indo-UK Film Co., and Merry Go Round Studios spearhead the film production.

Bangladesh Railway will operate four special trains to transport leaders and supporters of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami to Dhaka for the party’s scheduled rally this Saturday. According to railway officials, the party rented the trains through official procedures, and ticket fares will be collected from all passengers.

The special trains will operate between July 18 and 19 on the Dhaka–Chattogram, Dhaka–Mymensingh, Dhaka–Rajshahi, and Dhaka–Sirajganj routes.Farid Ahmed, general manager of Bangladesh Railway’s west zone, said ticket fares for the special trains would be higher than usual as they would operate non-stop and exclusively carry Jamaat supporters.

Jamaat-e-Islami is set to hold its rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on July 19, pressing a set of seven demands, including the introduction of a proportional representation system in the upcoming national election.

On Sunday (July 13), a government order signed by Jeti Pru, Senior Assistant Secretary of the Appointment-2 Branch of the Ministry of Public Administration, announced the extension of magistracy powers for the armed forces.

According to the order, powers of Special Executive Magistrate have been delegated under Sections 12(1) and 17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, to commissioned officers of the rank of Captain and above in the Armed Forces, including equivalent officers deployed on deputation in the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Coast Guard.

These officers will be authorized across the country to take action under Sections 64, 65, 83, 84, 86, 95(2), 100, 105, 107, 109, 110, 126, 127, 128, 130, 133, and 142 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, in controlling offenses.

This order, issued in the public interest under the authority of the President, takes effect immediately.

Previously, on September 17, the armed forces were granted magistracy powers for 60 days. Since then, the tenure has been extended several times.