Bangladesh Timeline - Year 2015

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Incidents

In Jhenidah District, Police arrested nine JeI-ICS cadres from different Sub-Districts as they were planning to carry out subversive activities.

The prosecution filed a petition with the ICT-1 seeking to initiate contempt of court proceedings against three JeI-ICS leaders and a lawyer representing war crimes convict ATM Azharul Islam over a comment centring the verdict.

In Chittagong District, 15 masked men exploded four to five crude bombs to create panic in the area leaving three persons injured. Police arrested three youths in connection with the incident.

Police recovered a 7.6mm foreign pistol, a pipe-gun, 10 pieces of plastic pipe bomb, two long machetes, 33 pieces of different types of knives from a shop owned by Muhamad Emran Hossain, a leader of ICS at Balshabar of Ullapara in Sirajganj District.

Police banned all protests in Dhaka city and locked main opposition leader Begum Khaleda Zia in her office in Dhaka city as tension rose before the first anniversary of the January 5 general election her party boycotted.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader addressing a rally in Dhaka city said that BNP will be given a befitting reply if they resort to violence and vandalism in the name of movement.

In Brahmanbaria District, 35 people including 20 Policemen were injured as BNP activists clashed with the lawmen in Brahmanbaria town.

In Habiganj District, 20 people including eight Policemen were injured during a clash between the activists of BNP and Policemen.

Police arrested 17 cadres of ICS from Sadar sub-District of Comilla District while they were holding a secret meeting at a house.  

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia announced a countrywide indefinite blockade of road, rail and waterways.

In Natore District, two JCD activists Rakib Hossain (20) and Raihan Ali Rana (20) were killed and 15 others were injured as activists of the ruling AL and the BNP traded bullets.

In Rajshahi District, Mojiruddin (45), a BNP leader was killed and some 25 others were injured when BNP activists clashed with the law enforcers at Baneswar Bazar of Puthia sub District.

In Chapainawabganj District, Jamshed Ali (40), a BNP activist was killed and 10 others, including two law enforcers, were injured during a clash between Police at Kansat-Gopalnagar intersection in Shibganj sub District.

In Narayanganj District, 50 people were injured in three separate clashes between Police and BNP and JCD activists.

In Khagrachari District, 40 people were injured during a clash between the BNP and the AL activists.

In Sunamganj District, 35 people were injured in a clash between the AL and BNP men.

In Bhola District, 22 people, including three Policemen, were injured in a clash between the BNP activists and Police near Dargah Road area of Bhola municipality.

In Chittagong District, 20 people, including three Policemen and a shop employee, were injured during a clash between Police and activists of the BNP.

In Moulvibazar District, 20 people, including three policemen, were injured in a clash between Policemen and BNP activists.

In Chandpur District, 20 people were injured in a three-way clash between the AL and BNP men and Police.

In Dhaka city, 18 people were injured during clashes between Police and activists of the BNP.

In Bandarban District, 12 people, including two policemen, were after AL men attacked BNP men preparing for a protest rally.

In Jhenaidah District, two police constables and 10 JCD activists were injured during a clash at Sheikhpara when the law enforcers intercepted a procession.

In Sirajganj District, 10 BNP men were injured in a clash with Police.

In Pabna District, 10 people were injured as AL men chased BNP men who had brought out a procession from their party office.

Police recovered 20 petrol bombs from a house in Gendaria of Dhaka city in abandoned condition.

In Chandpur District, Alok Charkabatry (30) was killed after a truck, set afire by blockaders, rammed his CNG-run three-wheeler at Ghosherhat area on Chandpur-Comilla regional highway.

In Narayanganj District, five persons were injured in a clash between Police and BNP men, who were trying to bring out a procession from Khanpur area.

In Cox''s Bazar District, four persons were injured when blockaders attacked and vandalised the vehicle of District council administrator Mostaq Ahmed Chowdhury.

In Rajshahi District, two constables Shafiqul Islam and Abdul Kuddus were admitted to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital after they were brutally beaten up by blockaders.

In Dhaka city, Ansar Bahini member Monowar Hossain suffered burns in the face and wrists after blockaders torched the vehicle he was travelling on to go to his workplace.

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu warned that Begum Khaleda Zia, Chairperson of the BNP, to get ready to face murder charges.

In Noakhali District, Rubel Hossain (28) and Mohin Uddin (30) were killed and 50 others were injured when Police intercepted the BNP procession at Chowmohani Rail Gate area under Begumganj sub-District.

In Sirajganj District, Ismail Hossain (35), a passenger of a CNG driven auto-rickshaw was killed and five others were injured, when picketers attacked the auto-rickshaw at Shyamolipara area in Ullapara sub-District.

In Khagrachhari District, four people were injured in a clash between Awami League (AL) and BNP supporters, during the blockade.

In Jessore District, a bus helper, who was sleeping inside a parked bus, suffered burn injuries, as miscreants set fire to the bus at Khajura bus stand in the District town.

BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the ongoing countrywide blockade would continue until further notice.

In Laxmipur District, Mohammad Yusuf (35), the president of Anderchar union unit Jubo League, the youth wing of the ruling AL was beaten to death and his two brothers injured in an attack by the blockaders at Char Basu Bazar under Kamalnagar sub-District.

In Moulvibazar District, 50 passengers were injured as five carriages and the locomotive of a train bound for Chittagong derailed at Kulaura area after suspected blockaders removed fishplates there.

In Chapainawabganj District, three people, including a Policeman, were injured when blockaders exploded homemade bombs in two separate incidents.

In Chittagong District, rickshaw-puller Sumon (22) was injured when a homemade bomb exploded near him in Bahaddarhat area.

In Bogra District, 20 blockaders were injured in a clash with Police at Hukum Ali Bus Stand in Dhunat.

In Narayanganj District, five BNP men were injured in a clash with Police.

In Chandpur District, five blockaders were injured as they clashed with Police at Ramchandrapur of Hajiganj.

In Dhaka city, four people were injured after pickets set fire to their vehicles.

In Feni District, executive magistrate Abdul Quader (35) was injured when blockaders exploded a crude bomb on his microbus on Shaheed Shahidullah Kaisar Road when he was patrolling streets to contain picketing.

Police arrested 12 cadres of ICS and recovered five crude bombs and huge anti-Government publications from a house of the Great Wall City Residential Project at Gazipur City in Gazipur District.

HRW in a press release said that the Government should immediately end use of excessive force, stop arbitrary arrests of members of opposition parties and lift restrictions on the media.

In Rangpur District, Altaf (45), a headmaster of Government Primary School died of his injuries at Rangpur Medical College Hospital.

In Chandpur District, 10 people were injured in a clash between AL and BNP activists at Ramchandrapur Bazar.

In Sirajganj District, 10 BNP men were injured during their clash with Police in Dhanbandhi area.

In Chapainawabganj District, three people, including one Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personal, were injured when blockaders exploded handmade bombs at a truck convoy in Kansat.

In Moulvibazar District, two people received burn injuries when blockaders set fire to a bus at Kowla area in Kulaura.

In Dhaka city, two persons were injured when blockaders exploded a petrol bomb on a bus at Kalshi.

In Dinajpur District, a truck helper was burnt badly when alleged pro-blockade activists exploded petrol bombs at his vehicle.

In Gaibandha District, Parvez (25) was killed and two others injured when blockaders hurled a petrol bomb at a bus heading for Dhaka city.

In Dhaka city, bus helper Murad Mollah (20), who suffered burn injuries as alleged blockaders set fire to his vehicle in Jessore District on January 6, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

In Habiganj District, 20 people including three Policemen were injured in a clash between Police and BNP activists in Poddarbari area.

In Barisal District, two Policemen were injured in an attack on their vehicle by blockaders in Rahamatpur area.

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed said the terrorist activities and sniper attacks carried out by BNP and its allies in the name of blockade will be dealt with an iron hand.

BNP's chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia called upon the leaders and activists of her party to press ahead with their peaceful movement until the demand for an inclusive election under a non-partisan Government is realized.

In Dhaka city, Atiqur Rahman (22), a truck helper who received injuries to the head by BNP-led 20-party alliance in Noakhali District on January 7 died at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Nine people were injured in six incidents of crude bomb explosions in Dhaka city during nationwide blockade enforced by the BNP-led alliance.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while addressing a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka city warned that necessary action would be taken against those who are involved in killings and violent activities by the BNP-led 20-party alliance.

In Chittagong District, Enam Hossain (33) was killed and two others were injured when a truck on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway skidded off into a roadside ditch after blockaders exploded petrol bombs at it.

In Noakhali District, Jamir Uddin (32), a CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver was killed after being hit by brickbats hurled allegedly by blockaders.

Unidentified people shot and injured BNP chairperson's adviser Reaz Rahman (74) and then torched his car at Dhaka city's Gulshan area.

In Rangpur District, five people, including a child, were burnt to death and 15 others were injured as alleged blockaders hurled a petrol bomb at Mithapukur sub-District in Rangpur District.

In Chittagong District, Muhamad Jubayer (21), a cadre of ICS was crushed to death by a truck which they allegedly tried to torch on Chittagong-Cox's Bazar Highway in Lohagara. Two other ICS cadres were also injured.

In Feni District, Belal Hossain (24), an activist of Jubo League was beaten to death allegedly by pro-blockade pickets in Sonagazi.

In Dhaka city, seven people, including a Police constable and two Ansar members, were injured in crude bomb attacks.

In Chapainawabganj Dsitrict, two truck drivers were seriously injured when blockade supporters hurled bombs at their vehicles in Rasulpur area.

In Gazipur District, bus helper Tofazzal Hossain (17) was burnt to death while he was asleep inside the bus at Mohishbathan Bot Tola on Dhaka-Tangail Highway.

In Dhaka city, private car driver Abul Kalam (26), who suffered 33 percent burns in a petrol bomb attack at Moghbazar died at the Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH).

In Moulvibazar District, 20 people, including three Policemen, were injured in a clash between Police and BNP activists on Saifur Rahman road.

In Habiganj District, three persons, who were on a motorbike, suffered burn injuries as alleged blockaders threw a crude bomb at them.

In Natore District, pro-blockade pickets torched a Rajshahi-bound cement-laden truck and looted money from its driver in Ahammadpur area. Both the driver and helper were injured.

In Rangpur District, Police arrested 17 cadres of ICS for their alleged links with arson attack on a bus which claimed five lives.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad said that the AL-led 14-party alliance will not hold talks with the BNP-led 20-party alliance and announced that the country's local administrations would help the 14-party alliance to form "Anti-Subversive Acts Committees" in every District.

In Chapainawabganj District, Motiur Rahman (22), a union-level leader of JCD was killed during a gunfight with law enforcers. A pistol, a revolver, two light guns, two other guns, three magazines, five bullets, 17 crude bombs, 10 petrol bombs and five sharp weapons were recovered on the spot.

In Noakhali District, five persons were injured when pro-blockade pickets set fire to a vegetable laden truck at Mandari Bazar.

In Sirajganj District, a trucker suffered burn injuries after blockaders hurled petrol bombs at his tomato-laden truck near the Bangabandhu Bridge.

In Feni District, blockaders hurled a petrol bomb at a truck near Charipur Industrial Area in which the driver was injured.

Unidentified miscreants severed the tendons of both legs of Ponki Miah, an activist of BCL at Shah Paran gate in Sylhet city of Sylhet District.

Police arrested 49 activists of the BNP and its allies from the seven sub-Districts of Gaibandha District in a move to avert further untoward situation during the ongoing blockade.

Self-proclaimed "real BNP leader" Kamrul Hasan Nasim at a press conference in Dhaka city issued an ultimatum for Begum Khaleda Zia to step down as BNP chairperson and dissolve all committees by February 2.

Expressing concern over the political situation in Bangladesh, the UNHRC urged all political parties to show restraint and bring an immediate end to violence.

In Dhaka city, 13 Policemen and nine others were injured in two attacks. Miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at a bus carrying around 30 policemen near Matsya Bhaban intersection injuring 13 Policemen. In another incident, nine passengers were injured after blockaders torched a bus in Mohammadpur.

In Chittagong District, a rickshaw puller was burnt when miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at his rickshaw in Akber Shah area.

In Chapainawabganj District, RAB arrested three cadres of JeI-ICS and recovered 1.05 kg of gunpowder from Baroghoria area. The arrestees were Imran Ali (20), Mohammad Masum (21) and Shamsul Haque (44).

In Barisal District, Sohag Biswas (18), a truck helper was burnt to death as alleged pro-blockade pickets hurled a petrol bomb at the vehicle in Uzirpur.

In Comilla District, 20 people, including four Policemen, were injured as BNP activists clashed with ruling Awami League (AL) men.

In Dhaka city, four persons were injured when blockaders riding motorbike hurled petrol bombs at a Bikalpa Paribahan bus and fled setting the vehicle on fire.

In Chittagong District, three persons were injured when pro-blockade pickets threw crude bombs at a bus carrying a bridal party to the port city.

In Gaibandha District, three people suffered injuries as alleged blockaders vandalised a truck at Balachira on Gaibandha-Sunderganj road.

PM Sheikh Hasina Wajed asked the Police to hunt down the petrol bomb makers and throwers, and those responsible for other arson attacks across the country.

DMP arrested four members of ISIS, including its coordinator in Bangladesh, from Dhaka city's Jatrabari. The coordinator of ISIS in Bangladesh was identified as Sakhawatul Kabir.

A JeI leader was killed in a gunfight with Police at Motijheel in Dhaka city. The deceased, Imrul Qayes (35), was the ward-1 councillor of Narail municipality and also the president of the JeI.

Police recovered the body of Nasir Uddin (45), a 'regional commander' of PBCP-Janajuddha from a field at Mohonpur village of Jhenidah District.

In Dhaka city, Police shot an alleged blockader in Shahbagh while he was fleeing after hurling a crude bomb at a bus around. In another incident, a tea vendor suffered injuries as a crude bomb went off at a lane in West Islambagh.

In Bogra District, Police arrested four blockaders and recovered a petrol bomb in Rupihara area on the Bogra-Natore road in Nandigram.

In Rangpur District, Police arrested Bulbul Ahmed alias Bomaru Mintu'a (30), a cadre of ICS who was one of the main suspects of the arson attack in Mithapukur that left five bus passengers dead and over a dozen injured on January 14.

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia addressing a crowded press conference at her Gulshan office in Dhaka city said that the ongoing countrywide blockade programme would continue till the next announcement is made.

Syed Mohammad Qaisar (74), a former state minister for agriculture in HM Ershad-led regime challenged the death penalty handed down on him by the ICT-2 for his crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.

In Dhaka city, a leader of JCD was killed in a shootout with Police. The victim, Nuruzzaman Jonny, was general secretary of Khilgaon unit JCD.

Monwara Begum, a victim of petrol bomb attack on a bus in Mithapukur of Rangpur District succumbed to her burn injuries in Dhaka city.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed told the Parliament that BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia would have to stand for trial as a "killer" for killing innocent people in the name of movement.

In Dhaka city, 20 people were injured in different areas of the city in hit-and-run arson attacks by suspected opposition men.

In Barisal District, six people were injured as pickets hurled a petrol bomb in a running bus near Khoyrabad Bridge on Barisal-Kuakata highway.

In Chittagong District, three Police Constables were injured as suspected blockade supporters hurled two crude bombs targeting them at Chandgaon. In another incident, Sakibul Islam, a leader of ICS was injured while trying to explode homemade bombs at Kadamtali.

In Mymensingh District, one person was injured as pickets hurled a petrol bomb in a Chittagong-bound train. No damage was caused to the train.

Three people were injured in an explosion when the bomb a leader of JCD making went off at Lalbagh in Dhaka city.

Police busted a bomb-making factory of ICS in Mohakhali in Dhaka city and recovered 130 crude bombs, two litres of petrol, one kilogram of gunpowder and other bomb-making materials. Police also arrested five leaders and cadres of ICS.

In Dhaka city, Sanjid Hossain Ovi, an eleventh grader of Kabi Nazrul Government College succumbed to his injuries. Separately, Mahbubur Rahman Bappy (28), general secretary of JCD succumbed to his injuries. In another incident, a human haulier helper was injured in a crude bomb attack at Mohammadpur.

In Bogra District, three people were injured, two critically, in a petrol bomb attack on a truck. The injured are Titon Mia, Sujon and Abdur Rahim.

In Dinajpur District, three people were burnt badly as pro-blockade activists hurled a petrol bomb at a truck at Bhatgaon.

In Rajshahi District, a pedestrian and two employees of a printing press suffered injuries as suspected blockaders attacked a convoy of 25 goods-carrying trucks at Dorikhorbona.

In Chittagong District, a garment worker was injured as blockade supporters hurled brickbats at a bus carrying workers in Panchlaish.

In Rajabari District, Joint Force members arrested Anarul Islam (23), a cadre of ICS at BGB check post at Godagari. Police recovered two firearms and ammunition from him.

DCCI President Hossain Khaled said that in the last 16 days' political unrest the economy lost at least BTK 36,445 crore. The figure is equivalent to 2.69 percent of the GDP.

In Dhaka city, Abdur Rahim (30) succumbed to his burn injuries he had received in a petrol bomb attack by pickets at DMCH. In another similar incident, a 12-year-old boy named Zakir Hossain also died in DMCH from burn injuries he had received.

In Sylhet District, an auto-rickshaw driver, Shahjahan Miah (30), was killed and two others were injured when a truck crashed into a three-wheeler in its bid to escape a petrol bomb attack at Lamakazi.

In Dhaka city, 29 people received burn injuries when assailants hurled petrol bombs on Demra-bound bus of Glory Express from Gulistan with 38 passengers in Jatrabari area.

In Rajshahi District, eight passengers were injured when two buses were torched by the blockaders.

Two cadres of ICS were injured when a mob beat up after they torched a passenger bus in Paba sub-District of Rajshahi District.

Leader of the opposition in Parliament Raushan Ershad while talking to reporters after visiting the burn unit of DMCH in Dhaka city said that the current political problem will be resolved very soon.

Detectives arrested eight cadres of ICS in Jamilnagar area of Bogra District on charge of abducting Abdul Halim (35).

In Rangpur District, Abdul Malek (50), a small trader, breathed his last at the Intensive Care Unit of Rangpur Medical College Hospital’s burn unit. Malek suffered 15 percent burns when suspected blockades hurled a petrol bomb at a truck in Dinajpur on January 21.

In Rajshahi District, truck driver Torun Biswas (45) and his helper Shahabul (25) were injured as alleged blockaders torched the truck in Charghat.

In Thakurgaon District, Victim Nazmul Islam (26), a pick-up van driver, was burnt as blockaders torched his vehicle on the Thakurgaon-Dinajpur highway.

22 activists of the BNP and its allies were arrested from Dhaka city over charges of subversive activities.

In Dhaka city, truck driver Bakul Debnath (35) succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Bakul suffered burn injuries in an arson attack on his vehicle in Sylhet District on January 20.

In Rangpur District, Abdur Rashid (38), helper of a truck who suffered burn injuries when some alleged blockaders set fire to his truck on January 24, died at RMCH.

In Habiganj District, 20 people including three Policemen were injured in a clash between law enforcers and blockaders in College Road area in Chunarughat.

In Chittagong District, truck driver Azizur Rahman (35) and his helper Muhamad Shamim (23), suffered burn injuries as alleged blockaders hurled a petrol bomb at their vehicle at Sitakunda on the Dhaka- Chittagong Highway.

In Dhaka city, a pedestrian was injured as alleged blockaders exploded several crude bombs near Sundarban Super Market at Gulistan.

Asadullah Tuhin (20), a leader of ICS was killed after being hit by a speeding truck while fleeing RAB custody in Chapainawabganj District. 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed urged all irrespective of political opinions to cooperate with the Police in resisting terrorist and subversive activities unleashed by BNP and JeI.

In Dhaka city, Sakibul Islam (20), a cadre of ICS, who was injured while hurling crude bombs in Chittagong District, succumbed to his injuries at Apollo Hospital.

Nurul Islam (45), a leader of JeI was killed in Rajshahi District in a shootout with Police. Two Police constables were also injured during the gunfight. A revolver, five bullets and 10 crude bombs were recovered from the scene.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed ordered the Police to take whatever steps necessary to stop the ongoing violence in the country.

Asaduzzaman (35), a newly appointed judge was seriously injured in a crude bomb attack in Mirpur area of Dhaka city.

In Chandpur District, Motaleb Hossain (40), a truck helper died at Ghoshairhat while trying to escape a petrol bomb attack.

Police, arrested 125 BNP-JeI activists for carrying out subversive activities during the ongoing blockade. 29 from Narail District, 25 from Gazipur District, 22 from Dhaka city, 16 from Kushtia District, 10 from Noakhali District, nine from Feni District, eight from Comilla District , four from Satkhira District and two from Laximpur District.

In Dhaka city, nine people were injured in crude bomb blast in the New Market area. Five hawkers, two students, a rickshaw puller and a pedestrian were injured in the incident.

In Jessore District, Nawshad (40), a mason was injured as blockaders hurled a petrol bomb at a CNG-run three-wheeler in Kalipal area.

In Satkhira District, Police arrested 38 people BNP activists.

In Barisal District, Police arrested Habibur Rahman, president of Barisal City ICS from the city for his alleged involvement in subversive activities during the blockade.

President Abdul Hamid urged the law enforcement agencies to take stern legal actions against those killing people by hurling petrol bombs and torching vehicles as they are the enemies of democracy.

In Laxmipur District, Mohammad Sumon (36), a bus driver was killed and four others were injured after blockade supporters hurled a crude bomb at the bus. 

In Dhaka city, two pedestrians Abul Bashar (45) and Topon Roy (28) were injured after blockaders blasted crude bombs at Palashi intersection.

In Barisal District, a passenger bus operating on the Dhaka-Gournadi route came under an arson attack, leaving two passengers injured.

In Satkhira District, law enforcers arrested 30 cadres of ICS for their alleged involvement in subversive activities.

Emdadullah (22), a cadre of ICS was killed in a “shootout” with Police in Mirpur Beribadh area in Dhaka city.

In Sirajganj District, Gonesh Das (42), a vendor at a market was killed while four others were injured as alleged blockaders hurled petrol bombs at a CNG-run three-wheeler in Ramgati area.

In Sylhet District, three people suffered minor injuries as suspected blockaders hurled petrol bombs at a passenger bus in the Sobhanighat area of Sylhet city.

In Dhaka city, two television journalists received splinters injuries after alleged blockaders’ hurled crude bombs on Dhaka University campus.

In Rajshahi District two cadres of ICS were arrested red-handed while they were fleeing after hurling crude bombs at Police. The two arrested are Saiful Islam Selim (35) and Nawshad Ali (19).

In Chittagong District, Ekramul Huq Sumon (23), a cadre of ICS was arrested red-handed while fleeing after hurling crude bombs at Police.

DESCO disconnected electricity line of Khaleda Zia Zia’s Gulshan office of Dhaka city.

Mohammad Mazhar Khan, attaché at the consular section of Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka city was withdrawn from Bangladesh after intelligence dug out his involvement in terror financing and currency forgery racket.

In Dhaka city, Nur-e Alam (40), a contractor from Narayanganj District who had suffered 48 percent burns nine days ago as alleged blockaders threw two petrol bombs on the bus carrying him and 27 other passengers, died at DMCH's burn unit.

In Dhaka city, Sabbir was injured in his left leg in Lalbagh and Nurul Amin in his right leg in Begum Bazar.

In Dhaka city, an activist of Jubo Dal, received bullet injuries in his legs when Police shot him as he was allegedly trying to flee the scene setting a bus on fire.

In Sirajganj District, four persons were injured. Three Policemen sustained shrapnel injuries when blockaders hurled a crude bomb at them. An alleged blockader was also injured when Police shot at them during the incident.

In Chittagong District, masked assailants burned to death Mohammad Mohiuddin (35), an activist of Jubo League to death inside his house and injured three others.

In Feni District, Police arrested 12 cadres of ICS after raiding two houses in Feni town.

In Rajshahi District, Police raided a house at Rajshahi city's Bhatapara and arrested four cadres of ICS's bomb manufacturing unit. Police recovered 10 crude bombs, bomb-making materials from the house.

Police arrested 32 leaders and activists of BNP in Dhaka city on charges of planning subversive activities.

Saidul Islam (48), secretary of Bakua union unit of JeI, who was arrested after a clash with Police at Bakua village in Sirajganj District on February 1, died at Sirajganj General Hospital.

Three persons were injured in Habiganj District during the BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade.

Finance Minister AMA Muhith said that the ongoing hartal and blockade are not now political related programmes, rather terrorist matters.

Seven persons were killed and 20 others were injured as BNP blockaders hurled a petrol bomb at a bus in Chouddagram of Comilla District. The deceased were identified as Nuruzzaman Poplu, Mysha Tasnim, Abu Taher, Abu Yusuf, Asma Begum, Shanto and Mohammad Wasim.

In Jessore District, two activists of Jubo Dal were killed as a truck ran them over while they were trying to hurl petrol bombs at the vehicle in Monirampur. The deceased were identified as Liton Ali (22) and Yusuf Mia (25).

In Dhaka city, Kamal Hossain, a pick-up van driver, died of his wounds at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

In Dhaka city, JeI activists Nazmul Hossain and Abul Kashem Fazlul Haq received bullets in their legs during a clash with Police on Rajia Sultana Road.

In Dhaka city, one cadre of ICS was injured during a clash with Police when some ICS cadres tried to bring out a procession.

In Sunamganj District, 20 people were injured in a clash between activists of BCL and BNP.

In Khulna District, three people were injured when blockaders hurled a cocktail bomb at a Dhaka-bound bus of Sohag Paribahan in Daulatpur.

In Sitakunda District, driver of a pick-up van and his helper suffered burn injuries when miscreants torched the vehicle at Sheikhpara.

In Bogra District, Police arrested 55 people on charges of sabotage and arson attacks.

In Gazipur District, Police arrested 39 JeI-ICS cadres during a raid at a coaching centre in Gazipur city and recovered four crude bombs from their possession.

In Chittagong District, Police arrested 13 people and recovered 27 petrol bombs.

BNP joint Secretary General Salahuddin Ahmed said "We vow to continue the ongoing peaceful democratic movement until the Government quits and announces to arrange a free, friar and participatory election accepting the mass demand of caretaker government".

In Dhaka city, two youths were killed in a gunfight with RAB in Jatrabari area. One gun, two petrol bombs and eight crude bombs were recovered from the spot.

In Dhaka city, Rashedul (25), who had suffered 80 percent burn injuries on February 3 gruesome firebomb attack on a bus in Comilla District died at the Intensive Care Unit of DMCH.

In Dhaka city, a suspected bomber, Kawsar Khan was injured when Police shot for blasting crude bombs at Amtoli in Shahjahanpur area.

In Gazipur District, pickets firebombed a passenger bus in Noujani area injuring five including a child. The victims are Rakib (12), Mohammad Sabuj (20), Kamrul Hasan (28), Jahangir Hossain (42) and Mariam Akter Rupa (7).

In Chittagong District, two rickshaw pullers were injured as suspected blockade supporters blasted crude bombs.

Law enforcers arrested 34 people in Satkhira District and three JeI activists in Bogra District.

Police arrested three cadres of ICS from the municipality area of Sirajganj city in Sirajganj District.

Police arrested Mizanur Rahman alias Mirza (34), a cadre of PBCP at Marufdoha village in Chuadanga District and recovered four bombs from his possession.

Police filed two cases against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and 75 others as instigator of February 3's arson attack on a bus in Chouddagram of Comilla District that killed seven people and injured several others.

In Bogra District, Shahidul Islam (38) and Imran Hossain (21) were killed and Palash Hossain (24) and Mamunur Rashid (46) were injured when a gang of 10-12 hurled crude bombs, petrol bombs and brick chips simultaneously at the truck at Belail in Bogra town.

In Rajshahi District, Mohammad Mintu (24), a truck helper died in a bomb attack in Puthia. The driver and another helper escaped unhurt.

In Dhaka city, Shamim Mia (28), a Police Constable, who had been injured while trying to escape a petrol bomb attack on January 17, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital.

In Natore District, pickets firebombed a truck at Ahmmedpur of Bariagram, injuring the driver and the helper.

In Gaibandha District, four people were killed and 30 others were injured in a petrol bomb attack on a passenger bus.

In Pabna District, Muhamad Mongol Pramanik (26) was killed and Rashidul Islam (25) was injured while allegedly making a bomb. Police recovered 400 grams of gun powder from the spot and detained three suspects in this connection.

In Comilla Dsitrict, Sahabuddin Patwari (25), president of ICS Chouddagram sub-Dsitrict unit was killed in a shootout with Police in Chouddagram sub-Dsitrict. Police recovered a revolver, one bullet and two petrol bombs from the spot.

In Rajshahi District, Sahabuddin Ripon, information and technology affairs secretary of the RU ICS unit, was killed in an encounter with Police in Rajshahi city. Two others were also injured during the encounter.

In Jessore District, Shahidul Islam (35), a JeI activist was killed in a shootout with Police.

In Feni District, a covered van helper Bacchu Hawlader (28) was injured when his vehicle came under an arson attack carried out allegedly by pro-blockaders.

In Bogra District, Police conducted several special drives and arrested 39 BNP activists.

In Barisal District, three persons were killed when alleged blockaders hurled a petrol bomb at a poultry feed-laden truck in Mahilara area.

In Rangpur District, Sujan (12), Sujan's mother Sonavan Begum (35) and Saju Mia (25) died at Rangpur hospital. They had been admitted there with percent burns injuries on February 6.

Bachchu (26), a cadre of ICS was killed in a shootout with Police in Nesarabad sub-District of Pirojpur District.

In Dhaka city, six people were injured in crude bomb blasts.

In Narayanganj District, Badsha Miah (40), a trucker and his helper Helal Miah (38) were injured after blockaders hurled a petrol bomb on their vehicle at Kanchan municipality.

In Jhalakathi District, a driver and a passenger were injured when the driver tried to save the passengers of his bus from a firebomb attack.

In Rangpur District, Abul Kalam Azad (40), who was injured in a petrol bomb attack in Gaibandha District on February 6, died at Rangpur Medical College Hospital.

In Bogra District, truck helper Hasib (30), who was injured in a petrol bomb attack on February 7, died at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital.

Jasim Uddin (26), a cadre of ICS was killed in a shootout in Dhaka city. Police recovered two crude and four petrol bombs from the spot.

In Dhaka city, 11 people were injured in bomb attacks.

In Comilla District, two JeI activists and a Police officer sustained bullet injuries in a gunfight between them at Adra union.

In Feni District, a truck driver and a helper sustained burn injuries in petrol bomb attacks at Silonia Bazar.

In Noakhali District, a trader was injured in a petrol bomb attack in the Noakhali town.

In Khulna District, Police arrested five cadres of ICS and recovered four petrol bombs in Rupsha area.

In Rangpur District, Shahidul Islam (35), a truck helper, who suffered burn injuries in an arson attack on his vehicle in Rangpur city on February 2, died at RMCH.

In Naogaon District, 10 people were injured in a clash between AL and BNP activists at Nimtoli intersection.

In Mymensingh District, nine passengers were injured when miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at the vehicle in Madhupur area.

In Dhaka city, two people were injured in a crude bomb attack on a rickshaw at Lalbagh area.

In Munshiganj District, two people were injured when Police fired rubber bullets at a procession at the foothill of the 6th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge at Muktarpur.

In Feni District, the driver of a covered van and a day labourer were injured in crude bomb attacks.

Law enforcers arrested 223 BNP-JeI activists on charges of different cases, including subversive activities, during the blockade and hartal. Of them, 81 were arrested from Pabna, 42 from Gaibandha, 16 each from Mymensingh and Bogra, 13 from Chittagong, 11 from Jhenaidah, 10 from Chuadanga, seven from Laxmipur, six each from Manikganj and Feni, and five each in Natore, Noakhali and Meherpur Districts.

RAB arrested Rejwanul Bari (35), a JMB militant, from Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District. RAB also recovered 18 grams of gunpowder and a sharp weapon from his possession.

Cabinet Ministers urged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed to take necessary steps immediately to stop the ongoing violence through formulating a new law during a regular weekly meeting of the Cabinet at the Secretariat in Dhaka city.

In Feni District’s Dagaonbhuyan, nine people were injured as blockade supporters hurled a petrol bomb at their Noakhali-bound bus at Chironia Bazar on the Feni-Noakhali highway.

In Netrakona District, a truck driver named Ashraful (35) and his helper Sohagh (30), sustained burn injuries after blockade supporters tossed a petrol bomb at their vehicle on the Durgapur-Netrakona highway at Birishiri Bridge.

Police arrested 25 people from different areas of Sunamganj District accused in different cases to maintain law and order in the District.

The locals arrested an alleged bomb thrower red-handed during blasting crude bombs at Bandar Bhaban premises in Chittagong District. The bomb thrower Muhamad Rubel (24), a rickshawpuller by profession, confessed that he received BDK 800 in exchange for blasting crude bombs.

Police arrested two alleged razakar leaders, Mozibur Rahman (52), chairman of Khagaura union of Baniachong sub-District and his elder brother Mohibur Rahman (55), a former BNP leader, from Baniachong sub-District of Habiganj District for their involvement in crimes against humanity during the Liberation War of 1971.

Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan while addressing a rally at Dhaka city's Phulbaria bus terminal said that transport workers will dismantle Begum Khaleda Zia's office brick by brick if she does not withdraw the blockade and hartal immediately.

In Feni District, 34 people were injured in a petrol bomb attack on a passenger bus at Amirgaon under Daganbhuiyan upazila on the Noakhali-Feni highway.

In Chittagong District, three people were injured when some unidentified miscreants hurled crude bombs at Gulzar intersection.

In Mymensingh District, two policemen were injured in a crude bomb attack by miscreants at Mamud Nagar area on the Gouripur-Ramgopalpur road.

Law enforcers arrested 144 BNP-JeI activists on different charges. Of them, 31 were arrested in Jessore, 27 in Narail, 25 in Chittagong, 23 in Bogra, 12 in the capital, nine in Noakhali, seven in Comilla, six in Manikganj and four in Panchagarh Districts.

A court in Jhalakati District, handed down death penalty to five militants of JMB linked to Bardhaman blast (October 2, 2014) in West Bengal of India.

In Dhaka city, 10 people were injured in crude bomb explosions and petrol bomb attacks.

In Narsingdi District, three people sustained burn injuries when miscreants hurled   petrol bombs at Bhatpara area.

In Feni District, three persons were injured in separate incidents crude bomb attacks.

In Chapainawabganj District, a truck driver and his helper were injured in a crude bomb attack at Nayagola under the Chapainawabganj municipality on the Chapainawabganj-Gomostapur road.

In Khulna District, two policemen were injured in crude bomb attack inside the venue of Ekushey Book Fair-2015 on the Khulna divisional public library premises at Boyra.

Law enforcers arrested 42 BNP-JeI activists on charges of different cases from different places of the country. Of them, 22 were arrested from Laxmipur, 12 from Noakhali, five from Feni and three from Tangail Districts.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while addressing the 35th National Rally of Ansar and VDP in Gazipur District said that the Government would not compromise with the perpetrators of recent terrorist and militant activities.

In Laxmipur District, five people were injured when miscreants hurled petrol bomb on a passenger bus in Jocksin bazaar area.

In Jhenidah District, Aminur Rahman, helper of a truck was injured when some miscreants hurled petrol bombs on a straw-loaded truck on the Jhenidah-Alamdanga highway.

In Gazipur District, Police arrested two cadres of ICS, Ruman (30) and Nasir Uddin (24), and recovered petrol bombs and a knife from them. 

Anup Chetia, general secretary of ULFA, and two of his associates, Laxmi Prasad Goswami and Babul Sharma, were given further consular access facilities for six months to meet Indian diplomats in jail.

In Chittagong District, Arif (22) was killed and four others received bullet injuries in a Police encounter with alleged blockaders in Sitakunda sub-District.

In Magura District, 30 people were injured when blockaders clashed with Police at Simkhali Bazar in Shalikha sub-District.

In Dhaka city, eight people were injured in a crude bomb attack on a bus near Beribandh of Mohammadpur area.

In Thakurgaon District, Police arrested 26 BNP-JeI activists in connection with assaulting Police and vandalizing vehicles.

In Mymensingh District, Police arrested seven BNP-JeI activists from Trishal and Ishwarganj in connection with subversive activities.

BNP Joint Secretary General Salahuddin Ahmed said that people would soon be forced to organize a non-cooperation movement against the AL-led Government.

In Magura District, Moshiur Rahman (40), organizing secretary of Chhoighoria ward BNP was killed in a shootout with Police.

In Dinajpur District, Motiar Rahman, president of ICS Nashratpur union unit died from the bullet wounds he had suffered during a joint force raid.

In Feni District, three persons were injured when blockaders threw petrol and crude bombs at their vehicles on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Madhabpur area.

In Sylhet District, one Policeman and a human-hauler driver were injured in an attack allegedly by ICS cadres.

In Chittagong District, a truck helper suffered burn injuries as alleged blockaders hurled a petrol bomb at his husk-laden vehicle on old Dhaka­Chittagong highway at Baroyarhat.

In Bogra District, one ICS cadre was injured in a clash with Police in Kathaltola area. Police arrested three ICS cadres and recovered 10 petrol bombs and explosive substances from the office of ICS.   

Eight people were injured in a crude bomb blast when a procession, led by Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan, was marching towards BNP chief Begum Khaleda Zia's Gulshan office in Dhaka city to lay siege to it.

In Dhaka city, seven passengers were injured trying to get off a bus which miscreants set fire at Turag Paribahan. 

In Tangail District, five people were injured after a bus came under a petrol bomb attack at Ghatail. 

In Gazipur District, five people were injured when a passenger bus was set on fire at the Chandana intersection.

In Sylhet District, four persons were injured as miscreants hurled two bombs at a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Mirer Maidan. 

In Bogra District, a truck driver and his helper sustained burn injuries when their truck came under a petrol bomb attack near Patkhi. 

In Rajshahi District, a bus helper and supervisor sustained injuries in a bomb attack in Binodpur area.

In Chittagong District, a passenger sustained injuries on the head when picketers hurled bombs on a minibus at Didar Market. 

Law enforcers arrested 217 BNP-JeI activists on various charges, including subversive activities. 39 of them in Pabna, 36 in Noakhali, 34 in Dhaka city, 23 in Laxmipur, 18 in Chittagong, 15 in Bagerhat, 14 in Bogra, 10 in Comilla, eight in Jhenidah, seven in Gazipur, five each in Chandpur and Mymensingh, two in Barisal and one in Jhalakathi Districts.

BNP joint secretary general Salahuddin Ahmed reacting against High Court ruling, asking the Government to take steps to stop the ongoing violence in the name of hartal and blockade said that the Government will not be able to suppress their agitation with court orders.

In Gaibandha District, Mostafa Manjil (32), a former president of Gaibandha Sadar unit ICS was killed in a shootout with RAB personnel. RAB recovered eight petrol bombs, two pistols and a motorcycle from the spot.

In Jhenidah District, Rafique Uddin alias Chhoto Tareque (40), a regional leader of PBCP-Janajuddah was killed by the RAB. RAB recovered four pistols, two shutter guns, 10 bullets and six petrol bombs from the spot.

Two leaders of Jubo League and an activist of BCL were injured in a crude bomb attack by cadres of ICS in Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed urged all, including pro-liberation and progressive forces, to be united against criminal and destructive activities of the BNP-JeI alliance.

India at the Home Secretary-level meeting between the two countries at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi assured Bangladesh that fugitives wanted by them would be deported as early as possible.

Two JeI activists Bazlur Rahman (35) and Abu Sayeed (40) were killed in a gunfight with Police in Begaritala area of Jessore District. 12 petrol bombs, nine crude bombs, a pistol, a shutter gun and four bullets were recovered from the scene.

In Comilla District, six people, including five Policemen, were injured in a clash between law enforcers and blockade supporters in Bhelanagar village.

In Noakhali District, a driver and a helper were injured when miscreants torched three vehicles at Chandraganj on the Laximpur–Noakhali highway.

In Dhaka city, two cadres of ICS sustained bullet wound during clash with Police in the Mirpur and Dhanmondi areas. The victims were identified as Tinu Biswas (35) and Kawser Hossain (17).

In Keraniganj District, miscreants hurled petrol bombs at a bus that left two passengers burnt.

Law enforcers arrested 250 BNP-JeI activists of various charges, including carrying out subversive activities. Of them, 53 were arrested in Khulna, 37 in Satkhira, 24 in Chapainawabganj, 17 in Bogra, 14 each in Chittagong and Noakhali, 12 each in Gazipur, Kurigram and Gaibandha, 10 in Dhaka city, nine in Sirajganj, eight in Laxmipur, seven each in Manikganj, Rangpur and Chuadanga, six in Chandpur, two in Moulvibazar, and one in Feni.

The ICT-2 sentenced JeI Nayeb-e-Ameer Abdus Subhan (77) to death for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.

In Dhaka city, Hossain Mia (50), a laborer who suffered 60 percent burns on February 15 in Feni District died at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

In Dhaka city, Jasim Uddin (28) was died and Raju Hossain suffered injuries in a bomb explosion while they were making a bomb in Hazaribagh. They were activists of Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal.

In Chittagong District, eight passengers were injured in a firebomb attack on a bus in Chittagong city.

In Sirajganj District, five passengers received minor injuries while trying to get down from the bus hurriedly after it came under crude bomb attack near Jhaoil over bridge point adjacent to Bangabandhu Bridge.

In Tangail District, truck driver Ujjal Hossain and his helper Al Mamun Rana were injured as criminals hurled petrol bombs at their sand-laden truck on the Dhaka-Tangail Highway at Sar Palsia in Bhuapur.

Law enforcers arrested 216 BNP-JeI activists on various charges, including subversive activities. Of them, 55 in Rangpur, 30 in Laxmipur, 28 in Khulna, 24 Dhaka city, 16 each in Narail and Comilla, 12 each in Gazipur and Chittagong, 11 in Chandpur, five in Manikganj, four in Sirajganj, two in Chuadanga and one in Sunamganj.

Jahid Ahmed (52), a truck driver who suffered burn injuries in a petrol bomb attack by miscreants in Narsingdi District on February 12, died at the burn unit of DMCH in Dhaka city.

Five people suffered injuries from splinters as miscreants exploded several crude bombs at Nilkhet in Dhaka city.

Two activists of Jubo Dal Kabir Mollah (32) and Tipu Hawlader (30) were killed in a gunfight with Police in Agailjhara sub- District of Barisal District. Two Policemen were also sustained minor injuries in the incident.

Six people were injured when two crude bombs exploded at a rally organised by AL-led alliance in Joypurhat town of Joypurhat District.

A college student, identified as Sharmin Sultana was seriously injured as pickets blasted several crude bombs in the old part of Dhaka city.

RAB busted a militant training camp in Banshkhali sub-District of Chittagong District and arrested five persons. RAB also recovered three AK-22 assault rifles, six pistols, a revolver, three locally made guns, 751 bullets of different types and three machetes.   

Four suspected arsonists were killed in separate incidents of violence in Dhaka city.

Mohamad Rafiq (19), a rickshaw passenger was seriously injured during BNP-led 20-party alliance hartal when a miscreant blasted a crude bomb at Bahaddarhat in Chittagong District.

ICT-1 which tried JP leader Abdul Jabbar in absentia sentenced him life imprisonment for committing crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.

One person was injured when miscreants blasted a crude bomb near the Press Club Intersection of Sirajganj town in Sirajganj District.

Police arrested 13 leaders and activists of BNP and JeI from different places of Dhaka city during a drive for planning subversive activities during nationwide blockade enforced by the BNP-led 20-party alliance.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while replying to a question in the Parliament said that the recent subversive activities by BNP-JeI alliance during the hartal and blockade have caused a loss of over BDT 1.2 trillion to the country.

Avijit Roy (42), the popular founder of Mukta-mona.com blog, was hacked to death by suspected Islamic extremists in Dhaka city. His wife Rafida Ahmed Banna was also injured seriously in the attack.

In Chapainawabganj District, Police arrested Monirul Islam, president of the Nachole sub-District unit of ICS in Nachole sub-District for vandalism.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while addressing a ceremony in Dhaka city said that the BNP-JeI clique is carrying out genocide in the name of hartal and blockade.

Truck helper Jahangir Alam, a victim of arson attack on a truck in Bogra District during the BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade died while undergoing treatment at DMCH in Dhaka city.

Police arrested Mohammad Imran (25), a cadre of ICS from Bandar area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District. Police recovered 16 crude bombs, 17 petrol bombs, two kilogrammes of gunpowder and two splinters from his possession.

Kabir Hossain (28), who was injured during a firebomb attack on a pick-up van in Narayanganj District during the BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade died at DMCH in Dhaka city.

Shakil Ahmed (18), a victim of petrol bomb attack died at DMCH of Dhaka city after he was burnt by petrol bomb at Rupganj in Narayanganj District. Sixty percent of his body was burnt.

Abdul Alim (30), a cadre of ICS had his wrist blown off in a blast while he was allegedly making crude bombs inside his home in Chandna of Gazipur District.

RAB busted a militants den and arrested Muhamad Abdul Hai (36), Muhamad Faizul Haque (30) and Rahima Akhter (21) in Halishahar of Chittagong city in Chittagong District. RAB also recovered 150 kilogrammes of high power explosive material, 76 powerful hand bombs, 24 bullets and training equipment from them.

In Chandpur District, a clash between pro-BNP Chhatra Dal activists and Police left at least five people injured at Chittalekha intersection.

In Dhaka city, Ekattor TV reporter Arefin Shakil (24) and three others were wounded when criminals set fire to a bus in Rampura area.

In Joypurhat District, 10 percent of bus helper Mohammad Ratan's body was burnt when criminals set fire to his parked vehicle at a bus stop. He was sleeping inside the bus.

In Gazipur District, 10 passengers injured when a bus was torched in Bormi.

In Dhaka city, three passengers of a bus carrying Janata Bank staff sustained injuries when a crude bomb hurled at the vehicle exploded in Jatrabari area.

In Panchagarh District, three Ansar members Moslem (26), Amirul Haque (48) and Zamirul Islam (20) were injured when they chased the attackers of two buses at Jagdal Bazar and Tunirhat.

RAB arrested Farabi Shafiur Rahman for his alleged involvement in the killing of writer-blogger Avijit Roy from Jatrabari bus stand in Dhaka city. RAB described him as a member of HuT.

ICT-1 indicted Obaidul Haque alias Taher an activist of Nezam-e-Islam and Ataur Rahman alias Noni, an activist of Muslim League for their alleged crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.

In Chapainawabganj District, Shipon Mia (30), a driver was burnt to death and his assistant Shakil Ahmed (15) suffered serious burns after alleged pickets hurled a petrol bomb at their pick-up van in Shibganj.

In Dhaka city, four persons were injured in crude bomb blast at Shantinagar. In Comilla District, pickets hurled a petrol bomb at a truck. Driver Monir Hossain (50) and his assistant Joj Miah (32) were critically injured.

In Noakhali District, suspected blockade-supporters firebombed a wheat-laden truck on Sonapur-Maijdee road at Datterhat. Driver Muhamad Ismail (60) was injured in the attack.

In Narayanganj District, miscreants hurled crude and petrol bombs at a Modern Paribahan bus at Ukilpara injuring its driver Jahangir Alam.

In Kishoreganj District, 10 passengers of a bus of Hazrat Shah Sultan Paribahan were injured when pro-blockade pickets allegedly firebombed the vehicle at Sultanpur.

In Panchagarh District, four persons were injured when unidentified miscreants torched a bus and a truck at Bokdurjhula.

In Chapainawabganj District, three people were injured when pickets hurled petrol bombs at a truck in Nimtola area.

In Chittagong District, two persons suffered burn injuries as miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at a three-wheeler in Burirpukurpar area.

In Dhaka city, a pedestrian, Abdul Barek, was injured in a crude bomb blast near New Market area.

In Rajshahi District, Mohammad Selim (27), a truck helper, died at the Rajshahi Medical College Hospital a day after he had received the burn injuries.

In Chittagong District, Ranjit Nath (30), a day labourer, succumbed to his burn injuries at Chittagong Medical College Hospital. He suffered burnt injuries on March 4.

In Dhaka city, 11 persons were injured when blockaders hurled petrol bombs at different areas.

In Gaibandha District, six persons were injured when Police charged batons on a demonstration of the 20-party alliance at Kachari bazar.

In Manikganj District, three people suffered burn injuries as alleged blockaders set fire to a truck on the Dhaka-Aricha highway at Golora.

Unidentified gun-wielding miscreants on motorcycles hurled crude bombs at the residences of six BNP leaders in Jessore town of Jessore District. No one was injured in the attacks.

BNP Joint Secretary General Salauddin Ahmed said "We believe in talks and compromise to resolve country's political crisis. But if it is otherwise, the Government has to shoulder the responsibility for any untoward situation."

Finance Minister AMA Muhith "The dialogue was required for holding an impartial election but the BNP Chairperson did not respond to the call for talks at the time, which was a foolish act on her part. Now there is no subject to hold a dialogue on."

In Dhaka city, 17 persons were injured when a number of crude bombs were blasted minutes after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed's motorcade crossed Karwan Bazar underpass area.

In Chittagong District, Sumon (18) was injured as miscreants set fire to a compartment of CU shuttle train at Sholoshahar Railway Station in Chittagong city.

In Rajshahi District, Nurul Islam (45), an activist of JeI was injured as Police opened fire on the party activists during a drive in Kapasia area of Rajshahi city.

In Joypurhat District, Ujjal (30), a victim of a petrol bomb attack died at Joypurhat Modern Hospital.

In Dhaka city, Suvash Shom (56), died at the burn unit of DMCH. He suffered burns injuries on February 19.

In Dhaka city, cement shop salesman Mithu (24), was injured when a homemade bomb went off in Azimpur.

Police busted three dens of ICS at a remote hilly area of Nunachhara in Chittagong District. Police recovered 70 petrol bombs, 50 crude bombs, four light guns, three rocket flares, 24 cartridges, and 12 locally made weapons.

AL-led 14-party alliance organized a road march to mobilize public support against the ongoing BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade and hartals.

Government decides to bring the existing mobile banking services in the country under close watch to identify the sources of finance of the countrywide arson and violence.

Saber Ahmed (32), an auto-rickshaw driver, who suffered burn injuries in Hathazari sub-District of Chittagong District on March 4 during BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade died at CMCH.

Police arrested 21 leaders and activists of BNP and JeI from different places of Dhaka city for planning subversive activities during nationwide hatrtal enforced by the BNP-led 20-party alliance alongside its countrywide indefinite transport blockade.

Detectives in separate drives arrested two JeI leaders in Daulatpur and Saturia sub-Districts of Manikganj District on charges of subversive activities.

PM Sheikh Hasina Wajed while responding to supplementary questions during the PM's question-answer session in Parliament said that BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia will be arrested and her office will be searched as soon as the warrants reach Gulshan Police Station of Dhaka city.

Police arrested KM Ziauddin Fahad, chief coordinator of the publicity wing of ICS that vehemently opposed the Liberation of Bangladesh in 1971. Fahad was arrested from his sister's house at Comilla Cadet College in Comilla District.

State Minister for Home Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal told Parliament that the Government is planning to form a separate force to combat terrorism in the country.

Police in a drive recovered 12 crude bombs from Jatamrul village in Atrai sub-District of Naogaon District.

In Chapainawabganj District, three Policemen and a cadre of ICS were injured in a clash between the law enforcers and ICS cadres in Shibtala area.

In Dhaka city, three passengers suffered burn injuries when alleged blockaders hurled a patrol bomb on a long-haul bus in Savar area.

Police arrested 15 activists of BNP-JeI in Chittagong city of Chittagong District for their alleged involvement in anarchic activities.

Police arrested Wahidul Mondol (50), a 'regional leader' of BCP from Poilanpur village in Harinakundu sub-District of Jhenidah District.

Appearing before the media for the first time since January 19, 2015, at her Gulshan office in Dhaka city, BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia said that the ongoing anti-Government movement will continue until it reaches a logical conclusion.

In Chittagong District, nine employees of an electronic showroom were injured when a group of miscreants went on a rampage by vandalizing an electronics good shop at Lalkhan Bazar area.

In Dhaka city, four people were injured as miscreants set off three crude bombs in Nayapaltan area and one bomb near the Foreign Ministry office.

Law enforcers arrested 182 BNP-JeI activists on different charges. Of them, 69 were arrested in Jessore, 38 in Rangpur, 23 in Khulna, 22 in Gaibandha, nine each in Chittagong and Meherpur, six in Bogra, four in Nilphamari, and one each in Rajshahi and Sunamganj Districts.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while delivering a speech in Dhaka city said that the hartal and blockade enforced by BNP-JeI alliance have lost the bite.

Police said that 50 cadres of ICS trained on technology from abroad have actively been carrying out over one hundred blog sites and Facebook pages since 2010 to promote JeI's propaganda among Bangladeshis across the world.

Six people were injured in a crude bomb blast in Boxirhat area of Chittagong District.

Constable Siddikur Rahman (40) was injured as a crude bomb exploded in front of Nilkhet Police camp in Chittagong District.

In Noakhali District, two passengers were injured when picketers vandalized nine CNG-run auto rickshaws on the Dhaka-Noakhali highway at Nadana.

Police arrested 131 BNP-JeI activists for violence and sabotage. Of them, 49 were arrested in Rangpur, 22 in Khulna, 20 in Chapainawabganj, 16 in Dhaka, eight in Gaibandha, five each in Chittagong and Noakhali, four in Sirajgainj and two in Manikganj Districts.

In Jamalpur District, 10 people were injured when a chase and counter-chase took place between some AL and BNP activists in Aramnagar Bazar.

In Kurigram District, eight people including three Policemen were injured a clash between JeI-ICS cadres and Police in Bhogdanga.

Police arrested 16 women cadres of JeI-ICS at a house in Rowmari sub-District of Kurigram District on suspicion of planning sabotage attacks.

In Moulvibazar District, a conductor and a helper suffered burn injuries while asleep in their bus as blockaders set it alight in Barlekha sub-District.

In Khulna District, Police arrested 35 ICS cadres near Deana South Para High School in Daulatpur of Khulna city and recovered desktop computers, laptops, cameras, and mobile phones from their possession.

Police arrested 72 ICS cadres and recovered an AK-22, a 303 rifle, three pistols, four guns, five rocket launchers, 64 rounds bullets and 25 cartridges during a raid at Suhrawardy Hall of Chittagong Government College in Chittagong District.

Police arrested 13 cadres of ICS at Rahmatpur Shifair Kamat village of Lalmonirhat District on charge of training on jihad.

Police conducted a raid at Government Hazi Muhammad Mohsin College and arrested eight more ICS cadres in Chittagong District.

Terming the alliance of the BNP and JeI a platform for terrorists and militants, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a discussion in Dhaka city's Bangabandhu International Conference Centre urged people from all walks of life to resist BNP-JeI's political programmes which are killing innocent people.

Truck driver Jahangir (35) was burnt to death on the spot as unidentified blockade supporters hurled a petrol bomb at a truck in Chandpur District. Three others were injured in the attack.

Five persons were injured when blockaders hurled petrol-bombs at a truck in Matubhuiyan area in Feni District.

RAB raided the house of Rezaur Rahman Fahim (31), a BNP activist and arrested and recovered 20 petrol bombs and 20 crude bombs from Jatrabari area in Dhaka city.

A woman was injured as an abandoned crude bomb exploded at Azimpur in Dhaka city. Zohura Begum (50), a cleaner in profession, sustained injuries in her leg while she was sweeping a road in Azimpur when the crude bomb went off.

In Dhaka city, Matin (25), Rawshan Ali (36) and Shakil Ahmed (32), all day laborers died from burn injuries in DMCH. They were injured when blockaders threw two petrol bombs at a truck returning to Malikgram village from Magura town in Magura District after offloading sand on March 21.

Truck owner Khandakar Sharif Uddin (40), who suffered burn injuries in a firebomb attack in Chandpur District on March 19, died at DMCH. Sharif suffered 88 percent burns, as blockaders hurled a petrol bomb at the vehicle on the way in Chandpur District.

Yusuf Khan (60), a truck driver who fought for the country's independence in his youth, lost his battle for life at DMCH, a day after he suffered burn injuries in a petrol bomb attack in Daganbhuiyan of Feni District.

ASI Nazmul Islam (40) and Constable Kamrul Islam of Paltan Police Station were injured as blockaders hurled several crude bombs at Dainik Bangla intersection in Dhaka city's Paltan.

Two persons were injured during BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade as blockaders hurled crude bombs at TSC on Dhaka University campus in Dhaka city.

Police arrested Ershad Hossain alias Mamun (20), a regional commander of JMB in Chittagong city of Chittagong District. Grenade-making materials, a detonator, 200gm gunpowder, 250gm potassium, three crude bombs, electronic cables and Jihadi books were recovered from him.

Based on interrogation of the JMB leader, Police revealed that militant groups are working in concert to establish a Sharia-based state with the help of international terrorist group IS.

War crimes investigators said that they had found evidence against eight Jamalpur "Al-Badr men" over their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed in Jamalpur District during the 1971 Liberation War.

State Minister for Finance M Abdul Mannan said that Government will take stern action against any bank found guilty of funding militancy.

Two people who were injured on March 21 during BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade succmbed to their burn injuries at DMCH in Dhaka city.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while addressing a function at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka city urged all to come forward to protect the country and its people from militants.

Four persons were injured during BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade when blockaders hurled a petrol bomb at Mirza Bazar in Feni District.

Police arrested two JMB militants from Panditpur village of Chapainawabganj District wanted in a number of cases filed with different Police Stations of Chapainawabganj District.

RAB arrested four militants of JMB from Dhaka city's East Mollartek area. Twelve petrol bombs, 30 hand bombs, 60 detonators and a grenade were recovered from them.

Police and BGB in a joint raid recovered a time bomb, eight crude bombs, 10 petrol bombs and five bullets from the roof of a building in Salekpur village of Chittagong District in an abandoned condition.

In Jessore District, Police arrested 38 BNP-JeI activists accused of carrying out acts of violence, arson attacks and vandalism at different areas.

In Chittagong District, Police arrested three BNP-JeI activists from different parts suspecting their involvement in subversive activities.

In Chuadanga District, Police arrested three BNP-JeI activists for allegedly carrying out subversive activities.

Police arrested seven cadres of ICS in Chittagong District who were claimed to be involved in a plot to sabotage state-run fuel depots in Patenga and Chittagong port.

Three radical Islamists killed secular blogger Mohamad Oyasiqur Rahman Babu (27) in Dhaka city allegedly for his atheist views. While fleeing, two of the killers - Zikrullah, a student of HeI's Hathazari Madrasa in Chittagong District and Ariful, student of Mirpur Darul Uloom Madrasa - were held by locals.

Truck driver Imran (30), who received severe burns in truck arson in Magura District during the BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade on March 21, succumbed to his injuries at DMCH in Dhaka city.

Police in Chittagong District in an overnight drive arrested eight activists of BNP and JeI from different parts of the District for their alleged involvement in subversive activities.

Police said that a buffer cell of ABT murdered blogger Mohamad Oyasiqur Rahman Babu (27) on March 30 in Dhaka city and had been planned at least 15 days prior.

A Dhaka Court remanded JMB cadre Hossain Ahmed Tamim for seven days. Tamim is accused in two cases.

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed while speaking to journalists at his Secretariat office in Dhaka city said that the BNP should call off its illogical indefinite blockade and strike programme if it really wants to contest the upcoming city corporation elections scheduled for April 28.

Police arrested seven activists of BNP and JeI in Sitakunda and Lohagara sub-Districts of Chittagong District accused in several cases filed for vandalism and subversive activities.

Sammilito Samajik Andolon, a platform to move forward the cause of civil society in Bangladesh urged the Government to block the sources of funding of madrasas which are involved in terrorist activities and to bring all qawmi madrasas under a special monitoring system.

Police arrested eight activists of BNP and JeI in two sub-Districts of Chittagong District for carrying out subversive activities.

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia returned to her Gulshan residence in Dhaka city after a 92-day stay at her political office. Khaleda had confined herself to her Gulshan office since January 3.

April 6

SC upheld its previous verdict on JeI Senior Assistant Secretary General Muhammad Kamaruzzaman, rejecting his plea for reviewing death penalty for his crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.

Police arrested two activists of JCD in Dhaka city's Lalbagh area. Police recovered 27 crude bombs and bomb-making materials from them.

PM Sheikh Hasina Wajed asked field officials, including DCs and the SSPs, to take all necessary measures to thwart attempts to create anarchy by the activists of the BNP-JeI combine.

April 7

JeI enforced 48-hour nationwide hartal protesting the Government's "conspiracy" to kill its leader Muhammad Kamaruzzaman as the SC on April 6 upheld its previous verdict on Kamaruzzaman, rejecting his petition to review his death sentence.

Police arrested three BNP activists in Khilkhet area of Dhaka city. Police recovered nine crude bombs, gunpowder and other bomb making materials from their possession.

PM Sheikh Hasina Wajed while addressing a meeting of AL at her residence in Dhaka city said that BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has gone back to her residence with the agony of failure and defeat after staying in her office for 92 days aiming to topple the Government.

April 8

17 BNP-JeI activists were arrested in Rangpur, Jhenidah and Chapainawabganj Districts for involving in subversive activities. Eight each from Rangpur and Jhenidah Districts, and one from Chapainawabganj District.

A Kishoreganj District Court sentenced ULFA leader Ranjan Chowdhury alias Major Ranjan (46), former General Secretary of Dhubri District unit of ULFA and his Bangladeshi aide Pradip Marak (57) to life term imprisonment.

April 9

Shahidul Islam (34), a day laborer suffered burn injuries as criminals hurled petrol bombs at a truck in Joypurhat District's Panchbibi sub-District.

April 10

Five Policemen were injured when about 100 JeI-ICS cadres with bamboo sticks snatched away Shah Alam, leader of Amdoi union parishad from Police in Joypurhat.

Police arrested two ICS cadres from a coaching centre in Kaunia sub-District of Rangpur District. Police recovered bomb-making items from them.

April 11

JeI Senior Assistant Secretary General Mohammed Kamaruzzaman (63), the third most senior figure in the JeI was hanged at 10:30pm at Dhaka Central Jail for crimes against during the Liberation War of 1971.

Five persons were injured when JeI-ICS cadres launched an attack at Paterpukur village in Joypurhat District. Police arrested two ICS cadres Ahsan Habib (22) and Nazrul Islam (28) from the spot.

April 12

JeI-ICS cadres vandalized 30 vehicles, torched several others and blasted 20 crude bombs in Dhaka city protesting the execution of its leader Muhammad Kamaruzzaman on April 11.

A detained ICS cadre, identified as Anisur Rahman Anis (20), was killed in a "shootout" between Police and his cohorts in Sirajganj District.

Police recovered the bullet-riddled body of Shahidul, an ICS cadre from a field in Kistoganj area of Rajshahi District.

Five passengers of a bus were injured when the cadres of JeI-ICS set fire to the bus at Shibbari bus stand area in Gazipur District.

A trucker sustained burn injuries when miscreants hurled petrol bomb at his parked vehicle in Daudkandi sub-District of Comilla District barely three hours before the beginning of JeI sponsored daylong hartal.

RAB conducted several drives in Chittagong city of Chittagong District and arrested Mozaher Hossain Miah, (35), Sabbir Ahmed Muhib, 23, Kamal Uddin Mustafa, 24, and Ashraf Ali Adnan, (25), of newly formed militant group, SHB. RAB also recovered five AK-22 rifles, five pistols, one smooth bore breech loading rifle, a gun, 10 magazines of AK-22, five magazines of the pistols, and 3,668 bullets.

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu while speaking to a delegation of the VDF at his official Hare Road residence in Dhaka city said to take on the additional responsibility of combating the terrorists-of-fire.

Interpol issued a "red notice" for the arrest of war crimes convict Abdul Jabbar, a former JP MP from Pirojpur District.

15 cadres of ICS were arrested from Darus Salam Academy, a JeI school, in Mirpur District. Police also recovered six bombs and 70 leaflets from their possession.

The Prosecution pressed five charges against eight Al-Badr men for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed in Jamalpur District during the Liberation War.

A local leader of JeI was hacked and shot dead by criminals in Charbalorampur area of the Pabna District. The deceased is identified as Mohamad Shariful Islam (45), a leader of Bharara union unit of JeI.

15 persons were injured when BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's motorcade came under attack by pro-ruling AL activists during her election campaign at the Dhaka city's Karwan Bazar.

The BNP-led 20-party alliance announced a countrywide daylong hartal for April 22 protesting the attack on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's motorcade.

Joynuddin (65), a prosecution witness in the trial of Obaidul Huq Taher and Ataur Rahman Noni, two alleged Razakar leaders from Netrakona District testified at the ICT-1, accusing the duo for carrying out atrocious acts in 1971.

Seven persons were injured when a group of around 70 pro-AL activists attacked BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's motorcade with wooden sticks and threw brick chips at it in Dhaka city's Bangla Motor area.

ICT-2 concluded all proceedings in the war crimes case against Mahidur Rahman and Afsar Hossain Chutu of Chapainawabganj District and kept the case waiting for verdict any day.

The Appellate Division of the SC asked the defense to submit a concise statement before it by May 20 on an appeal filed by condemned convicted war criminal JeI central executive committee member Mir Quasem Ali against his death sentence.

Police arrested two ICS cadres Babul Sarker and Mintu Prodhan from Tongi town of Gazipur District for their alleged involvement with BCBL robbery at Ashulia District on April 21 that left eight people dead. Police also recovered 5 machetes, huge amount of bomb making explosive and jihadi books from their possession.

PBCP 'second in command' Sohel Rana (26) was killed in a gunfight with Police at Jugnipasha under Fultola sub-District in Khulna District. Four Policemen were also injured during the gunfight. Police also recovered a six-shooter gun, 14 rounds of bullet and five hand bombs from the scene.

A meeting was held between Inspector General of BSF and Regional Commander of BGB at Ramgarh sub-District of Khagrachari District on border domination in view of the forthcoming TTAADC election in Tripura scheduled to be held on May 3, 2015. Both sides agreed to increase vigil along the bordering areas to thwart any attempt of the Militants and anti-National elements to disrupt the election.

15 BNP and JeI activists were arrested in Dhaka city, a day before the city corporation elections, for involvement in purchase of votes for BNP-backed candidates.

ICT-2 completed primary probe against Habiganj District Razakar brothers Mohibur Rahman alias Boro Miah and Mozibur Rahman alias Angur Miah.

A Dhaka court indicted 65 leaders and cadres JeI-ICS in a case of vandalism and arson at Motijheel area in Dhaka city and fixed June 10 to start the trial.

Wendy Sherman, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs while meeting Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali in Dhaka city after the fourth US-Bangladesh partnership dialogue said that US Department of Justice is working on the process of signing the extradition treaty with Bangladesh.

AQIS in a video posted on jihadist forums claimed responsibility for the murder of Bangladeshi-American secularist blogger Avijit Roy (42) on February 26.

Police arrested a cadre of ICS along with books on jihad and leaflets in Ghatail upazila of Tangail District. The arrestee is identified as Mujahidul Islam (22).

ICT-1 initiated contempt of court proceedings against Abdul Jabbar and Atiqur Rahman, President and Secretary General of ICS respectively for their joint media statement about a War Crimes verdict.

Police arrested Jasim Uddin alias Asad (22), a militant of ABT in connection with the Ashulia bank robbery from Daulatpur upazila in Manikganj District. Police said that the militant organization wanted to rob the bank to collect money to support their activities.

Detectives pressed murder charges against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and 37 others for their alleged involvement in a petrol bomb attack on a bus in Dhaka city's Jatrabari area on January 23 in which one person was killed and 30 others were injured.

Jahangir Alam (34), a 'regional leader' of PBSP was crushed under the wheel of a bus after being arrested by the RAB in Sirajganj District when he was trying to escape from RAB personnel.

RAB arrested four cadres of PBCP-Red Flag faction in Jamuna char area of Tangail District. RAB also recovered two pistols, five bullets and two magazines from their possession.

Prosecution pressed seven charges against five Razakars from Kishoreganj District for their alleged involvement in the crimes committed during the Liberation War in 1971.

Police arrested 64 persons, including seven cadres of JeI-ICS, from different parts of Satkhira District accused in different cases filed for subversive activities.

Progressive writer, blogger and editor of science fiction magazine, "Jukti", Ananta Bijoy Das (32), was hacked to death at Subidbazar Bankolapara residential area of Sylhet city in Sylhet District.

Police Headquarters in a letter sent to the Home Ministry suggested that the Government ban ABT, believed to be involved in some recent attacks on secular bloggers and writers.

ICT-1 sent three War Crimes suspects Mohamad Bellal Hossain (75), Mohamad Akram Hossain (60) and Wajihar Morol (64) to jail who were arrested from Keshabpur sub-District of Jessore District.

ICT-1 ordered the Government to form in 15 days a monitoring committee to secure the arrest of fugitive convicts and accused in War Crimes cases.

36 BNP leaders including its standing committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah and its joint-secretary generals Ruhul Kabir Rizvi and Amanullah Aman were charge sheeted in a case for petrol bomb explosion in Mirpur area of Dhaka city on January 25.

Prosecution pressed four charges to the ICT-2 against three Razakars for committing crimes against humanity at different places of Baniachang in Habiganj District during the Liberation War.

ICT-1 asked the prosecution to submit formal charges against former JeI MP Shakhawat Hossain and his 11 cohorts by June 21.

War Crimes suspect Abdur Razzak of Khagaura union in Baniachang sub-District of Habiganj District was arrested in Moulvibazar District two days after the ICT-2 issued an arrest warrant for him.

Rahima Khatun, widow of martyred freedom fighter Abdur Rahman of Bailor Munshipara in Trishal sub-District of Mymensingh District filed a case with the District Court against three persons for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.

ICT-2 sentenced Mahidur Rahman (84) and Ashraf Hossain Chutu (65) life imprisonment for their involvement in crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.

Police arrested three War Crimes suspects at Maheshkhali sub-District of Cox's Bazar District, hours after ICT-2 issued an arrest warrant for them and 13 others.

Badsha Miah (74), another War Crimes suspect of Maheshkhali sub-District in Cox's Bazar District was arrested.

Police arrested four cadres of JeI-ICS from two sub-Districts of Chittagong District in connection with subversive activities. A light gun and a bullet were recovered from one of the arrestee.

Police arrested Aminul Islam Beg (35) and Sakib Hasan (30) in Dhaka city for their suspected involvement with IS.

Police in a drive arrested Shamsuddoha (65), a War Crime suspect from Baradail village of Maheshkhali sub-District from Cox's Bazar District.

Pakistani citizen Khalid Mehmud (50), an agent of ISI was arrested in Gazipur District for illegally staying in Bangladesh and for creating an unstable situation in the garment factory where he worked.

Government banned ABT for its militant and anti-state activities. ABT is sixth Islamist outfit to be outlawed for militant and anti-state activities in the country.

The Appellate Division of SC concluded hearing the arguments of the defense lawyers in the appeal petition of War Crimes death row inmate and JeI Secretary General Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mujahid.

Police arrested eight cadres of ICS in College Para area of Rangpur city in Rangpur District while they were holding a secret meeting.

The SC fixed June 16 to deliver its verdict on an appeal filed by War Criminal JeI Secretary General Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mujahid challenging death penalty and other sentences handed down to him.

The Appellate Division of SC asked the defense to submit a concise statement before it within the next four weeks on an appeal filed by condemned War Criminal JeI central executive committee member Mir Quasem Ali against his death sentence.

Police arrested Shahidul Islam (26), Chapainawabganj District unit General Secretary of ICS. Police recovered a pistol and two rounds of ammunition from him.

Ananya Azad (25), a blogger who is on hit list containing the names of 84 atheist bloggers, was warned on Facebook that he will be ''The Next''.

Police arrested 18 JeI-ICS cadres from two sub-Districts of Chittagong District on charges of vandalism and arson attacks. Police arrested 10 JeI-ICS cadres from Lohagara sub-District and eight others from Satkania sub-District.

Police arrested Abdullah Al Galib (27), "Assistant Coordinator" of IS in Bangladesh from Baridhara area of Dhaka city. Police said that Galib has also launched a new militant organization called "Jund At-Tawheed Wal Khilafah".

Police arrested Mahfuzul Islam Shamim alias Suman, a leader of ABT from Badda area of Dhaka city in connection with the bank robbery in Ashulia District on April 21.

The prosecution sought capital punishment for Forkan Mallik (64), an alleged Razakar who was active in Mirzaganj sub-District of Patuakhali District for crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.

Law Minister Anisul Huq said in Parliament that the JeI would be banned only when the Government would decide to do so.

Seven people were injured in a petrol bomb attack on a running bus near Bangladesh Jute Research Centre on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Chandina sub-District of Comilla District.

ABT in a letter threatened to kill seven people including State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Dr Abu Mohamad Delwar Hossain, Abu Musa M Masuduzzaman Zakaria, Dr AK Azad Chowdhury, Shomi Kaiser, Dr Mohamad Akhtaruzzaman and DU proctor Prof AM Amzad.

Police arrested seven leaders and activists of JeI from different places of Comilla District in connection with the petrol bomb attack on a bus in Chandina sub-District.

ANM Shamsul Islam Ameer of JeI's Chittagong wing was arrested again at the gate of Central Jail in Chittagong District.

Police arrested two JeI-ICS cadres in sabotage cases from Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District and recovered two Light Guns (LG) and seven rounds of bullet from them.

89 men belonging to JeI-ICS and BNP have been charge-sheeted in connection with the attack on Hindus at Kornai village in Dinajpur District during the 10th Parliamentary Elections on January 5, 2014.

JeI Acting Secretary General, Shafiqur Rahman announced that a countrywide peaceful demonstration programme will be held on June 8 demanding the release of its top arrested leaders before Ramadan.

Police conducted separate raids at Banashree and Shutrapur areas of Dhaka city and arrested nine militants of HuJI-B and ABT. They also recovered five kilograms of explosives, four machetes and 14 different types of bombs from them.

Police arrested Fida Muntasir Al Shaker, a suspected IS militant in the Dhaka city's Banani DOHS area and recovered a CPU, three laptops, three mobile phones, two hard disks, one passport, 21 different types of books, three leaflets and a notebook from him.

ICT-2 expressed discontent over the failure of the Government, especially Police, in executing its sentence punishing two JeI leaders Rafiqul Islam Khan, and Hamidur Rahman Azad for contempt of court.

ICT-1 awarded death sentence to fugitive War Crimes convict Syed Muhamad Hasan Ali (65), an alleged commander of Tarail unit Razakar in Kishoreganj District and once involved with Nezam-e-Islami, an anti-liberation organization, for his crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.

Police said that banned Islamist militant outfits have turned to looting banks in and outside Dhaka city as their sources of financing have shrunk significantly. The outfits also planned to loot money from different NGOs, including the Grameen Bank.

Police said that Bangladesh Jihadi Group, a platform of banned militant organizations, formed a research cell to take control of the electronic banking system of several banks.

Police arrested 34 cadres of JeI-ICS from Euro Bangla restaurant at Shibari intersection in Gazipur city of Gazipur District while they were holding a meeting. Police also recovered 25 petrol bombs from their possession.

Police pressed charges against 132 cadres of JeI-ICS in a case for arson attack on a bus that left six people killed at Jaygirhaat under Mithapukur sub-District of Rangpur District on January 13.

BDB President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, also the founder Secretary General of BNP, at a book launching ceremony in Dhaka city said that the BNP will be free from the influence of JeI soon as BNP is facing pressure from different corners.

Police arrested Suliman Mollah, a War Crimes suspect in Shariatpur District; hours after the ICT-1 issued an arrest warrant for him. Suliman was an alleged organizer of Shariatpur Peace Committee and Razakar Bahini.

The trial of Forkan Mallik (64), an alleged Razakar commander from Patuakhali District and a supporter of BNP, was ended and the ICT-2 kept the case waiting for verdict.

Convicted War Criminal and BNP standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury filed an application with the SC seeking an adjournment from the SC on hearing his appeal challenging his death penalty.

Describing the BNP-JeI relationship as an ‘illegal affair’, AL Publicity and Publications Affairs Secretary, Hasan Mahmud said BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia should sever ties with JeI to drum up support from the people.

June 15

Police arrested Ashadul Islam Asad (35), a ‘regional leader’ of PBCP, at Paltadanga village in Harinkundo sub-District of Jhenidah District.

June 16

Police arrested Maulana Abdul Khalek Mandal alias Jallad Khalek, the JeI ameer of Sathkira District from Khalilnagar Madrasah of Sadar sub-District. Police recovered one foreign gun and two bullets from his possession.

The SC upheld the death penalty to War Criminal and JeI Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed for his crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.

ABT issued death threats to Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu and 24 other eminent personalities, cultural activists and student leaders.

June 17

JeI-ICS’s countrywide 24-hour hartal, protesting the death sentence against its leader Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid for his War Crimes, ended peacefully across the country.

In Rajshahi District, Rajshahi Metropolitan Police arrested 53 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS accused in different sabotage cases filed earlier.

With virtually no presence on the streets or even in the public eye, top leaders of JeI are using online messaging and other communications applications to hold "virtual" meetings among themselves and take vital decisions. Viber, Skype, Tango and Google Hangouts are their favorites.

June 18

Detectives after gleaning information from the nine operatives of BJG arrested DU laboratory assistant and three chemical traders in connection with supplying bomb-making chemicals to militants in Dhaka city.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while exchanging views with the leaders of Sylhet District and Sylhet city unit AL said the Government had been facing various impediments as it was holding the trial of War Criminals.

ICT-2 issued an arrest warrant for Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Zafrullah Chowdhury for non-payment of a fine it had imposed on him for contempt of court.

June 19

Nazmul Islam alias Sagar (29), a cadre of Gono Mukti Fouz was killed in a shootout between Police and his cohorts at Katlamari village in Kushtia District. Police recovered one gun, two bullets and two sharp weapons from the spot.

Faiyaz Ishmam Khan (22), a suspected IS cadre was arrested on in cantonment area of Dhaka city based on the information obtained from two arrested IS operatives Abdullah Al Ghalib and Fida Muntasir Al Shaker.

Alfu Biswas (40), the leader of outlawed group Alfu Bahini was killed in a gunfight with Police in Rautara School area in Magura District. Two Police officials were also injured in the gunfight. Police also recovered one shooter gun and two bullets from the spot.

A Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant against BNP standing committee member Rafiqul Islam Mia and 32 others in a case filed over violence.

ICT-1 concluded hearing arguments against three war crimes accused Sheikh Sirajul Haque alias Siraj Master (73), Khan Akram Hossain (62) and Abdul Latif Talukder (69), from Bagerhat District and would deliver its verdict any day.

Police arrested Asaduzzaman alias Milon alias Milu alias Abdullah alias Anik, commander and Firoz Mohammad Tomal, financer of BJG in Dhaka city's Mohammadpur. Police also recovered three foreign pistols, 15 bullets, one kilogram explosive and two laptops from their possession.

Police said that militant outfits, especially the IS-inspired Junud at-Tawheed Wal Khilafah, are now trying to recruit rich patrons to fund their own activities. Police made the findings while interrogating recently arrested militants.

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon participating in the budget discussion in the Parliament demanded an immediate ban on the JeI.

JeI Nayeb-e-Ameer Mujibur Rahman at a party in Dhaka city said that the Government's conspiracy to ruin the party through executing the death sentences of its leaders convicted of War Crimes would not be successful.

SMF and SCF at a joint human chain programme organized in front of Jatiya Press Club of Dhaka city demanded the Government to ban political parties including JeI that were involved in War Crimes during the Liberation War of 1971.

The GPI 2015, published by the IEP said that Bangladesh is the third most peaceful country in South Asia while Bhutan and Nepal secured the first and second positions in terms of peaceful country.

Salahuddin Saju, a cadre of ICS was injured in a gunfight with Police in Ananya Residential Area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District. Police recovered one rifle, 15 bullets and two sharp weapons from the spot.

Police arrested 24 JeI female leaders and activists from the house of JeI leader Abdul Hye while they were holding a secret meeting at Gobra village in Khulna District. Police recovered three bombs and bomb making materials from their possession.

RAB arrested three militants of HuT in Muradpur area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District. The arrestees are Muntasir Alam, a teacher of an English medium school Nur Mohammad, an advocate of a judge court and AKM Salahuddin.

ICT-1 exonerated two top leaders of ICS from contempt charges for their joint media statement about a War Crimes verdict.

RAB arrested 12 militants of AQIS from different areas of Dhaka city. A large amount of explosives, sharp weapons and Jihadi book were recovered from their possession.

Police arrested Maulana Yeahia, an activist of JeI on charges of murder and subversive activities from Kurikaunia village of Satkhira District.

ICT-1 decided to try four war crimes accused from Kishoreganj District in absentia for their alleged crimes committed during the Liberation War in 1971.

A local leader of JeI was arrested at Kaliganj in Lalmonirhat District on charge of conducting subversive activities. The arrestee was identified as Abdul Latif (55), JeI Kaliganj unit vice-chairman.

Police arrested three suspected militants from an orphanage in Madaripur District along with 80 jihadi books, 172 leaflets, two CDs and other propaganda equipments.

Abdul Matin, a militant of HuT was arrested along with 'anti-state books', leaflets and CDs at DU in Dhaka city.

Sources said that the militants of HuT are now working together with the other outlawed militant groups and platforms to wage destructive activities. Some of the former HuT members were taking training to join the IS in Iraq and Syria.

Police arrested four persons and recovered 1,200 kilograms of explosive materials during a raid in Dhaka city. The arrestees are Awal, Alam, Sharif and Saidul.

Narayanganj District Court framed charges against six people including HuJI-B leader Mufti Hannan in a case filed over a bomb attack on the AL office in 2001.

A war crimes suspect, identified as Moslem Prodhan was arrested from his house at Kamarhati village in Nikli sub-District of Kishoreganj District.

Five students of DU suspended for distributing leaflets and CDs of the banned militant outfit HuT on the campus in Dhaka city.

Police arrested Muhamad Abdus Salam (52), ameer of Kaunia sub-District unit of JeI in Haldibari rail gate area under Kaunia sub-District of Rangpur District on charge of planning subversive activities in the area.

Six people were injured in a clash between the activists of BCL and cadres of JeI-ICS in Dimla town of Nilphamari District. Police arrested Opiar Rahman, President of Dimla unit of ICS in connection with the clash.

ICT-2 sentenced Forkan Malik (63) to death for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971. The tribunal found Forkan guilty in three out of five charges framed against him.

Fazle Rabbi, a militant of JMB was killed over internal conflict of JMB at Mamudpur village in Gaibandha District. Police arrested another JMB militant named Enayet Ullah in connection with the killing.

ICT-2 directed the registrar to publish notices in two dailies asking six absconding War Crimes accused from Jamalpur District to surrender in seven days from publication of the notices.

Police arrested eight JeI leaders and acivists at Haripur village in Joypurhat District while they were holding a clandestine meeting there.

Dhaka High Court rejected bail petition of Samiun Rahman, a Bangladeshi origin British citizen, who came to Bangladesh for allegedly recruiting jihadists for the IS, in a case filed for conspiring to establish an IS group in Bangladesh.

Gonojagoron Mancha started sit-in in Dhaka city's Shahbagh demanding the SC to uphold the death penalty of War Criminal and BNP standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury on July 29.

Palash Malitha (29), a 'regional leader' of PBCP was killed during a gunfight with Police in Khamarpur village of Kushtia District. Police recovered a firearm, three bullets and three sharp weapons from there.

Ruhul Amin Gazi, an activist of JeI was hit by bullets in a gunfight with Police in Gonatala village of Satkhira District.

Police in a drive arrested 11 leaders and activists of JeI from a mosque in Narendrapur Post Office area in Jessore District on charges of plotting sabotage.

Eight militants of JMB were arrested by Police in Dhaka city's Uttara area when they were planning to snatch Maulana Saidur Rahman, former ameer of JMB, and Mufti Jasimuddin Rahmani, chief of ABT.

Abdul Latif Talukder (69), one of the War Crimes accused died at DMCH in Dhaka city while undergoing treatment.

Police arrested Imran Hossain (20), a suspected ICS cadre while he was making bombs in Dhaka city's Khilkhet area. Police recovered 70 chocolate bombs, 5.5 kg gunpowder, bomb making materials and a huge number of books and CDs related to ICS activities from his possession.

SC upheld death penalty for BNP standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury (66) for crimes against community committed during the Liberation War of 1971.

Gonojagoron Mancha immediately after the verdict was pronounced demanded the immediate execution of the SC verdict that upheld the death penalty to Salauddin Quader Chowdhury.

ADC of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Mahfuzul Islam said that working with militant outfits is a one-way road and if anyone tries to come back to normal life, they are headed for only one destiny - death.

Police arrested Sabbir Shahriar Shuvo, secretary of Bogra town unit of ICS from Jamilnagar area in Bogra District. Police recovered 65 crude bombs, a machete, a knife and a dagger from the area.

Abdur Rahman, ASI of Chirirbandar Police Station was injured when JeI-ICS cadres allegedly snatched an arrestee from Police in Chirirbandar sub-District of Dinajpur District.

ICT-1 fixed August 11 to deliver its verdict in the case against two Razakars, Sheikh Sirajul Haque alias Siraj Kosai and Khan Akram Hossain, for their brutality against the Hindus in Bagerhat District during the 1971 Liberation War.

Golam Rabbani (61), a member of JeI's central committee of Bogra District unit and Nazimuddin (58), general secretary of the unit were arrested at their houses in Chawk Lokman area of Bogra town in Bogra District. 35 crude bombs were recovered from them.

RAB arrested Lutfar Rahman Pramanik, adviser of executed JMB leader Siddikul Islam Bangla Bhai and college teacher in Baghmara sub-District of Rajshahi District.

Niladri Chattopadhyay Niloy alias Niloy Neel (28), a secular blogger and a Gonojagoron Mancha activist was hacked to death at his Goran house in Khilgaon area of Dhaka city in broad daylight.

Ansar Al Islam, Bangladesh chapter of AQIS, in an email said: "Alhamdulillah! Mujahidin of Ansar-Al-Islam (AQIS, Bangladesh Branch) carried out an operation to slaughter an enemy of Allah and His Messenger (peace & blessings be upon him), whose name is Niloy Chowdhury Neel."

Police arrested HeI Nayeb-e-Ameer Mufti Izharul Islam Chowdhury in Chittagong city of Chittagong District in connection with a blast on October 8, 2013.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the killing of Niladri Chattopadhyay Niloy alias Niloy Neel (28) and called for bringing the perpetrators to justice.

A HuT leader was arrested from Dev Pahar area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District. The arrestee was identified as Sohan Yasir Iqbal, an MBA student of Chittagong University and an organizer of Chittagong city unit HuT.

A Dhaka Court sentenced 17 JMB militants to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in the serial bomb blasts in Gazipur District on August 17, 2005.

Ansar-al-Islam, Bangladesh chapter of AQIS issued threat on its Facebook page to six activists associated with Gonojagoron Mancha. The six persons are poet Henry Swapan, sculptor Charu Tuhin, poet Syed Mehedi Hasan, organiser Nazrul Biswas, poet Tuhin Das and Bangladesh Chhatra Union's Barisal unit general secretary Pritom Chowdhury.

DB of Police claimed that ABT was responsible for the killing of Niladri Chattopadhyay Niloy alias Niloy Neel (28) citing similarities in the modus operandi and social media chatter with previous murders of bloggers that are believed to have been carried out by ABT sleeper cells.

Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque at a press briefing at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka city urged the country's bloggers not to "cross the limit" while writing on religious issues.

ICT-1 awarded death penalty to Bagerhat District Razakar leader Sheikh Sirajul Haque alias Siraj Master (73) and imprisonment until death to another Razakar leader Khan Akram Hossain for genocide, murder, abduction and forceful conversion of Hindus into Islam during the Liberation War in 1971.

Police arrested two war crimes suspects Hazi Amjad Ali (88) and Riaz Uddin Fakir (65) in Mymensingh District's Phulbaria sub-Distric after ICT-1 issued arrest for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan while speaking to reporters after inaugurating an office of Department of Narcotics Control in Dhaka city warned that legal actions would be taken if anyone hurts religion through writing.

Police arrested two War Crimes suspects Ahmmad Ali (72) and Abdur Rahman (72) hours after ICT-1 issued arrest orders for them in Netrakona District's Purbadhala sub-District, who allegedly committed crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.

Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque speaking at the inaugural session of a workshop in Dhaka city said that the Government is mulling over a plan to amend terrorism related laws against the backdrop of growing menace of violent extremism and terrorism.

Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen, a sub-organization of Taliban that was never before heard of, in a letter sent to online news outlet bdnews24.com issued death threats to 19 distinguished people of the country.

An official of CID said that 151 cases have been filed since 2009 in connection with smuggling of FICN in Bangladesh. Most of the FICNs were smuggled from Pakistan, Dubai, Thailand and Malaysia and send them to the areas near the Indian border.

Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister, Nurul Islam said that there are an estimated 500,000 Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh who crossed the border to escape persecution in their homeland.

Two men suspected to be operatives of ABT Saad-al-Nahin and Masud Rana were arrested from Dhaka city in connection with the killing of blogger Niladri Chattopadhyay.

Tangail SP Mahfuzur Rahman said that since the August 17 countrywide synchronized bombings by JMB in 2005 a new generation of terrorists have spawned but there has been no change in Government tactics to deal with them.

Police arrested two cadres of ICS from the Alaol Hall of Chittagong University in Chittagong District. The arrestees are Mamun Kazi and Shakhawat, second-year students of Accounting and Information System.

Three militants of ABT were arrested from Dhaka city. The arrestees were identified as Touhidur Rahman (58), the mastermind and a financier of ABT and its active members Sadek Ali and Aminul Mollik.

August 18

RAB arrested SC lawyers’ barrister Shakila Farzana (39) and Mohamad Hasanuzzaman Liton (30) and Dhaka Judge’s Court lawyer Mahfuz Chowdhury Bapon (25), from Dhanmondi area of Dhaka city in connection with financing SHB.

August 19

ABT in a statement uploaded on a website called Jihadology published by the Global Islamic Media Front, the mouthpiece of ABT claimed that Ansar-Al-Islam, Bangladesh chapter of AQIS and ABT are independent outfits operating in the country.

August 20

ICT-2 directed Satkhira District jailors to produce the District JeI amir Abdul Khaleq Mandal before it on August 25 for his War Crimes at different places of the then Satkhira sub-division during the Liberation War.

Attorney General Mahbubey Alam after the arrest of three lawyers in Dhaka city on August 18 for financing SHB said that the involvement of SC lawyers in financing militant outfits was alarming.

August 21

AOL President Allama Ilias Hossain Bin Helali was stabbed at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka city by an ABT operative.

Investigators said that 22 cadres of ICS left the party in November 2013 and they agreed to raise an armed group under the cover of a NGO named Love for Rohingya. They later designed the new militant outfit named SHB, appointed chiefs for its five wings.

August 23

PM Sheikh Hasina Wajed said "Muslim Ummah should be united to adopt a stance against terrorism, but unfortunately Muslim countries are fighting each other and giving chance to others for taking the advantage."

The three lawyers arrested over funding SHB gave confessional statements before a court in Chittagong District. They indirectly confessed to their involvement in financing the militant outfit.

Police arrested two HuT militants, identified as Altamas Ahammed Babu and Sayeed Jane Alam Rubel, from Dakkhinkhan area of Dhaka City while distributing leaflets in front of the Inusbagh Shahi Mosque.

Police arrested four cadres of ICS from the office of Chittagong city-unit ICS in Chittagong District while gathering at their office to make plans for subversive activities in the city.

Police arrested an ICS cadre in Lamakaji Bazar area of Bishwanath sub-District in Sylhet District who was wanted in several cases.

Officials of Foreign and Finance Ministries said that the Government has planned to flush out directors, officers and employees with links to JeI from the IBBL.

JeI's leadership said that JeI is content to bide its time, claiming that the party continues to run a robust operation in the shadows.

The three lawyers, arrested on August 18 for allegedly financing militancy in Bangladesh, were sent to jail after making statements under section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure before the Chittagong District Judicial Magistrate court.

Police arrested Kauser Hossain Khan (29) and Kamal Hossain Sarder (29), suspected militants of ABT in Dhaka city. They are also suspected killers of blogger Niladri Chattopadhyay Niloy alias Niloy Neel (28).

Police arrested nine leaders and activists of JeI from Paikpara area of Patiya sub-District in Chittagong District while gathering at a house to make a plan for creating subversive activities.

Two Myanmar nationals were arrested for their link to Myanmar insurgent group Arakan Army from Kainda area in Rangamati District.

Police arrested 61 cadres of JeI-ICS at a mosque in Chalk Chhatari of Rajshahi District for holding a secret meeting.

Some unidentified men gunned down Omar Faroque (45), President of Chandraganj Police Station unit Sontrash Nirmul Committee, an anti-terrorism committee in Chandraganj area of Lakshmipur District.

Police arrested Mozaffar Ahmed (52), ameer of Patiya unit of JeI from Patiya sub-District of Chittagong District on charge of planning sabotage.

Chittagong court's Additional Public Prosecutors Ashok Kumar Das and Chandan Bishwas Premier University's Vice-Chancellor Dr Anupam Sen and International Crime Tribunal's Prosecutor Rana Dasgupta received death threats allegedly from the banned militant outfit ABT.

Two leaders of BCP Kamal Hossain (45) and Omar Kha (35) were killed in a gunfight with Police in Pangsha sub- District of Rajbari District. Five Policemen were injured in the incident. Police recovered two shutter guns, one gun and five cartridges from the scene.

Police arrested Alauddin Shohel, student welfare secretary of ICS accused in 52 sabotage, arson and vandalism cases at Shabgram area in Bogra District. Police recovered 40 crude bombs and sharp weapons from the area.

Law Minister Anisul Huq said that one of the two war crimes tribunals will function from September 6 while the other will be kept dormant.

Police arrested five leaders and activists of JeI in Chittagong District in connection with cases filed over subversive activities.

HuT held their online political conference vowing to establish Khilafat in the country. Some 500 persons participated in the event.

Police arrested two cadres of JeI-ICS Rezaul Karim (56) and Sajjad Hossain Saju (23) in Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District in connection with cases filed over subversive activities. One light gun and two bullets were recovered from them.

RAB arrested Enamul Haque, a readymade garment trader, from Dhaka city's Turag area on charge of financing SHB. RAB said that they have evidence that Enamul gave BDT 1.6 million to the militant outfit.

Police arrested two cadres of BCP while a group of the party members were allegedly holding a secret meeting in Takpara area of Chuadanga District. Police also recovered one shutter gun, four live bombs and one round of bullet from the spot.

Intelligence agencies unearthed Hilful Fuzul al Islami plot to blow up over 100 Navy and Coast Guard bases and oil refineries in southeastern Chittagong city of Chittagong District in collaboration with several other banned Islamist groups in retaliation to an escalated security clampdown against the militants.

13 JeI leaders and cadres were arrested from Pallabi area of Dhaka city for holding a secret meeting to carry out subversive activities.

Two ABT militants were arrested in Sylhet District in blogger Ananta Bijoy Das killing case. The duos are identified as Bangladesh-born UK citizen Touhidur Rahman and Aminul Mallick.

ICT-1 accepted charges against former BNP and JeI lawmaker Shakhawat Hossain and eight others while cleared three other suspects.

Police arrested nine cadres of ICS from a students' mess in Luckypara area of Rangpur city in Rangpur District on charge of planning subversive activities.

PM Sheikh Hasina Wajed told the Parliament that the BNP chief, Khaleda Zia and JeI were spreading propaganda abroad through lobbyists resulting in losing the GSP facilities in US market.

Hasina said "We've tried some of the culprits of 1971 and 1975. The trial is going on and it'll continue no matter what obstacles come [in the way]."

Police arrested 41 leaders and cadres of ICS in Farmgate Hotel of Dhaka city while holding a secret meeting.

Police arrested 10 ICS cadres from a mess in Dakkhin Gobindarkheel area of Patiya sub-District in Chittagong District while holding a secret meeting.

Detectives arrested seven militants of HuT in Khilkhet area of Dhaka city after a tip-off.

Muhamad Zakir Hossain (28), a cadre of ICS wanted in 17 cases was arrested at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chittagong city while he was about to fly to Sudan.

Government made one of two ICTs dormant and brought some changes in the positions of the tribunal judges. The Law Ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard.

A Sylhet court placed five operatives of ABT on a seven-day remand over blogger Ananta Bijoy Das' murder.

Following the arrest of Touhidur Rahman, a British citizen of Bangladeshi origin, who allegedly masterminded the murders of secular bloggers Avijit Roy and Ananta Bijoy Das, PM Sheikh Hasina Wajed said "The British Government should take more steps on the ground."

Police arrested 15 leaders and cadres of ICS in Khaserhat of Shibganj sub-District in Chapainawabganj District when they were holding a secret meeting.

RAB arrested a suspected operative of JMB from Bottola at Board Bazar of Gazipur District. The arrestee was identified as Mehedi Habib alias Rafiq, a close associate of Shaikh Abdur Rahman, and Siddiqur Rahman alias Bangla Bhai, two executed leaders of JMB.

Police arrested Jessore District's 'regional organiser' of HuT, identified as Tanjeer Ahmed alias Ashraful at his house in Jessore District.

PM Sheikh Hasina Wajed said "There's no possibility of the rise of radicalism in Bangladesh. Our intelligence and law enforcement agencies are very active and alert so that they can thwart any such attempt."

ABT issued a hit list of secular bloggers, writers and activists around the world including nine bloggers based in the UK, seven in Germany, two in the US, one in Canada and one in Sweden. Some are Bangladeshi citizens living overseas. Others are dual nationals or citizens of the western nations.

Bere Mofzel alias Nakshal Mofzel (45), 'regional leader' of BCL was killed by unidentified gunmen at Sharshunadah in Jessore District.

Police arrested Manikganj District unit president of ICS in sabotage case. The arrestee was identified as Nurul Islam (30).

Italian national Cesare Tavella (50), a technical director working at Netherlands-based development organization ICCO was killed in Dhaka city's Gulshan area. IS claimed the responsibility in an online statement, according to Site Intelligence Group.

Police arrested five activists of JeI during overnight drives in Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District accused in several cases filed over subversive activities in the sub-District.

SC released its full verdicts that upheld the death penalty of JeI Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed (67) and BNP standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury (66) for 1971 war crimes.

PM Sheikh Hasina Wajed while delivering her speech at the 70th session of the UNGA at the UN headquarters in New York said "Terrorists don't have any religion. Terrorism and violent extremism are global challenges. All countries should be united to effectively address these."

Police arrested war crimes accused JP MP MA Hannan (80) and his eldest son Rafique Sajjad (62) from Gulshan area of Dhaka city.

Police arrested war crimes accused Khandakar Golam Sabbir Ahmed (69), Mizanur Rahman Mintu (63) and Hormuj Ali (73) in Mymensingh District.

Police arrested Jasim Uddin, ameer of Mymensingh District JeI, at Phulbaria sub-District in a case filed for attacking Police.

ICT issued death warrants for convicted war criminals JeI Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed (67) and BNP standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury (66).

Police found the bullet-riddle body of Robiul Islam alias Robi (45), a top leader of GMF, blindfolded on a field in Panti of Kumarkhali sub-District in Kushtia District.

Police arrested Yeasin Ali (56), JeI District unit's working committee member in his residence at Chokjora village in Shajahanpur sub-District of Bogra District.

Japanese national Hoshi Kunio (66) was shot to death by unidentified armed men in Rangpur District. IS claimed responsibility for the murder and warned of more such attacks.

Two JeI activists, Nazrul Islam (45) and Insan Ali (60), accused in arson cases, were arrested from Domar sub-District of Nilphamari District .

14 cadres of ICS were arrested from a coaching centre in Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District and recovered some anti-state leaflets from them.

Police arrested Maulana Azir Uddin, ameer of Baralekha sub-District unit of JeI in Moulvibazar District in a sabotage case.

Luke Sarkar (52), Pastor of Faith Bible Church in the Ishwardi sub-District of Pabna District, was attacked by three unidentified men at his home. He, however, survived with a few minor injuries.

Police arrested 25 cadres of JeI-ICS in Habiganj District. Police also recovered seven crude bombs and explosives from them. They also seized hundreds of Jihadi books and anti-Government leaflets.

Police arrested five militants of JMB and recovered nine grenades, a pistol, 120 bullets and bomb-making materials during raids in Oxygen area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District.

Police arrested three War Crimes accused of Noakhali District hours after ICT-1 issued an arrest warrant against five "Razakars" for their alleged involvement in crimes during the 1971 Liberation War.

Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha said that terrorism has become a serious threat to the security of Bangladesh and there was an urgent need to curb activities of groups like IS.

CMP DB ADC Muhamad Babul Akhter said that JMB aims to set up a stronghold in Chittagong District's heavily forested hilly areas. He also said that the JMB arrestees claimed that there are 1,000 JMB militants in the District.

Muhamad Javed (26), the 'chief of military wing' of JMB was killed in a grenade explosion during a drive in Oxygen area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District. Sub-Inspectors Elias and Liakat Ali and Constable Foysal are also injured in the blast.

Police arrested Obaidul Islam (28), a cadre of ICS, on suspicion of involvement in the attack on Pastor Luke Sarkar in Pabna District.

Police arrested Shafiqul Maola (52), ameer of Sitakunda sub-District JeI from his residence in Chittagong District in connection with subversive activities in the District in 2014.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed said "Bangladesh has consolidated its position on the international stage in such a way that no one will be able to destabilize the country with such incidents."

Police arrested the general secretary of CU unit of ICS in Hathazari Municipality area of Chittagong District accused in five cases in connection with subversive activities.

CPJ in a report said "At least four Bangladeshi bloggers have been hacked to death by apparent Islamic extremists this year alone, and a total of five of Bangladesh's seven victims of unsolved murders over the last decade are bloggers who criticized religious extremism."

ICT found "sufficient evidence" of alleged crimes against humanity committed by 19 persons, including a former BNP lawmaker, in Cox's Bazar District during the Liberation War.

According to Police press releases and briefings at different times, since September 2014, about 15 suspects have been arrested for "having or trying to establish contacts" with IS.

Mohamad Ziaul Islam Zia (38), the 'regional commander' of PBCP Red Flag faction was arrested from Alokchar village of Pabna District.

ICT ordered prosecution to submit formal charges on November 23 against 19 war crimes suspects of Moheshkhali sub-District in Cox's Bazar District for their alleged involvement in the crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.

Police arrested three JMB cadres Idris Ali Akand (26), Omar Ali Akand (24) and Belal Hossain (25) from Ullapara sub-District of Sirajganj District after raiding Belal's house at Raghabbaria village while the trio was holding a 'secret' meeting.

Police arrested Mohammad Rezaul Haque (32), finance secretary of Daudkandi Pouro unit of JeI at Foujdari intersection of Comilla town in Commila District accused in eight cases.

October 12

Five JMB militants including its Pabna ‘regional chief’ Rakibul Islam Rabbi alias Rakib were arrested over the murder attempt on Pastor Luke Sarkar (52) of Ishwardi sub-District in Pabna District.

ICT-1 indicted five war crimes suspects from Karimganj sub-District of Kishoreganj District on seven charges. Shamsuddin Ahmed (60), the lone suspect was in the dock. Other suspects – Gazi Mohamad Abdul Mannan (88), Nasir Uddin Ahmed (62), Mohamad Hafiz Uddin (66) and Mohamad Azharul Islam (66), would be tried in absentia as they are absconding.

October 13

Police arrested two war crimes accused Ujer Ahmed (60) and Yunus Ahmed (65) from Moulvibazar District hours after the ICT-1 issued arrest warrants for five men for their alleged involvement in crimes during the Liberation War in 1971.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while addressing a reception at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka city said that those behind the recent killing of two foreigners would be hunted down and tried.

October 14

Police arrested Tariqul Islam Tarer alias Mithu, an alleged organizer of JMB for killing former chairman of PDB Muhamad Khijir Khan from Delduar upazila in Tangail District.

Condemned war criminals JeI Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed (67) and BNP standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury (66) appealed to the SC to review its judgments that upheld their death penalties for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.

October 15

Tariqul Islam Tarer alias Mithu, an alleged organizer of JMB confessed to killing former chairman of PDB Muhamad Khijir Khan by slitting his throat with a sharp weapon.

October 16

Police arrested six cadres of JeI Omar Faruk (45), Muhamad Ishak (55), Jalal Ahmed (65), Nizam Uddin (27), Muahad Mohiuddin (35) and Abdul Haque (55) accused in several cases filed over subversive activities in Kala Mia Bazar of Chittagong city in Chittagong District.

Police arrested an organizer of JMB Muhamad Minhazul Islam alias Sajil alias Sajib (24) in Chittagong city of Chittagong District over the killing of three people in a blast during a mugging attempt on September 23.

Saiful Islam (45), a member of JMB was arrested in his Par Kasunda village house of Atrai sub-District in Naogaon District accused in three cases, including a murder case.

October 17

A facebook user named ‘Araf Al Islam ISB’ issued threat through Gonojagoron Mancha spokesperson Imran H Sarker’s facebook message box saying, ‘your death is imminent. You will be killed in the way the two foreigners were killed.’

Police said that members of JMB, who were unpopular for systematic attacks on secular groups and individuals a decade ago, have now resorted to targeted killings. JMB leader Faruq is the leader of the wing that carries out the attacks. 

October 18

Police arrested 46 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS in Rangpur District in connection with subversive activities in the District.

Police arrested two ICS cadres Mamunur Rahman, (27), former ICS president of Bakalia unit and Anisur Rahman (24) from Bakalia area in Chittagong city of Chittagong District for their alleged link with subversive activities.

Police arrested two cadres of JMB are Muhamad Motaleb Hossain (22) and Muahamad Hazrat Ali (33) at Sirajganj District.  

Police arrested seven cadres JeI-ICS from different areas of Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District in connection with cases filed for subversive activities.

Police arrested five activists of JeI from Dakkhin Rajarampur village in Senbag sub-District of Noakhali District while holding a secret meeting and planning to carry out subversive activities to hinder the execution of JeI Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed.

Police arrested two activists of JeI from Terkhalia area in Rajshahi District. Police said that they were absconding in some violence cases.

ABT in an email threatened the media with dire consequences if they do not sack female employees from their organizations. One Abdullah Bin Selim sent the email, claiming to be publicity coordinator of the ABT.

Two cadres of PBCP, Akbar Hossain (45) and Manu Miah (35), were killed and three others injured in a gunfight with RAB at Maisha area of Hugra sub-District in Tangail District. RAB also recovered one foreign-made pistol, one shutter gun, two rounds of bullet and some shells from the scene.

ASI Ibrahim Mollah (35) stabbed to death in Dhaka city by Enamul Haque alias Kamal (25), ex-president of Adamdighi sub-District ICS, when the ASI stopped him at Gabtoli Police check post and began searching the ICS leader's bag.

Police arrested 39 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS at a library in Bandarban town of Bandarban District while holding a clandestine meeting and planning subversive activities.

RAB arrested Abu Saleh Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, ameer of Satkhira District unit JeI in Chouddagram of Comilla District. Police recovered 10 crude bombs and 10 petrol bombs from him.

One person was killed and about 87 others were injured in a crude bomb explosion in front of Huseni Dalan in old Dhaka city when members of the Shia community were gathering at the building about half an hour before the traditional Tajia procession was to be brought out from there to mark the holy Ashura.

Police in a drive arrested nine leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS from Domonpukur village in Bogra District on sabotage charge.

Police arrested District JeI ameer Professor Dr Abul Kashem from Binodpur area in Rajshahi District accused in several sabotage cases and even in the murder case of Police Constable Shiddharta.

US-based SITE Intelligence Group said that IS has claimed the responsibility of bomb attacks on Huseni Dalan, the headquarters of Shiite Muslim group in Dhaka city.

Police arrested four ICS cadres in Shahibagh area of Dhaka city on the charge of conducting subversive activities. Police recovered a pistol, 29 bullets and two cocktails from them.

Police in a drive arrested a local ameer of JeI in connection with arson attack on February 6 in Sadar sub-District of Gaibandha District.

Chittagong District Police arrested 16 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS conducting special drives at different places of the District. Police also recovered 74 pieces of contraband Yaba tablets, 22 litres of liquor, 250 grams of ganja during the drives.

A Detective official said that JeI and ICS have already sent their trained operatives to the field to implement what has been called "Mission 1st November."

ICT-1 indicted eight Jamalpur Al-Badr men for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War. The accused are Ashraf Hossain (64), Professor Sharif Ahammed (71), Abdul Mannan (66), Abdul Bari (62), Harun (58), Abul Hashem (65), Shamsul Haque alias Badr Bhai (75) and SM Yusuf Ali (83).

Police claimed that the person who had stabbed to death ASI Ibrahim Mollah (35) in Dhaka city's Gabtoli on October 22 is Enamul Haque alias Kamal (25), ex-president of Adamdighi sub-District ICS.

Five cadres of ICS were arrested on subversion charge in Bogra District. The arrestees are Shohel Rana (30), Hedayetul Isalm Ujjal (26), Rezwanul Haque (22), Golam Rabbani (22) and Faruque (23).

Police arrested five cadres of ICS while holding a clandestine meeting at Kewatkhali area of Mymensingh District. The arrestees were identified as Nasim (24), Saleh Uddin (25), Shafiqul (25), Shafiqul (24) and Golam Kabir (25).

15 JeI-ICS cadres were injured as they clashed with Police in Dhaka city. Police arrested 22 cadres of JeI-ICS from the capital. Police also recovered 22 crude bombs and a petrol bomb from them.

Police raided Sulob press in Kushtia town of Kushtia District and arrested four ICS cadres for printing leaflets propagating ICS's activities. Police also recovered six petrol bombs, 10 cocktails and leaflets from their possession.

Police arrested Rakibul Islam Rakib, the 'regional commander' of JMB at Majidpur area of Pabna District in connection with the attack on Pastor Luke Sarkar.

Police arrested Mosharraf Hossain, former president of Patuakhali District unit ICS from Newmarket area of Patuakhali District in connection with subversive activities.

Death toll rises to two as Jamal Uddin, (55), who sustained injuries in Hussaini Dalan bomb attack in Dhaka city on October 24 has died at DMCH. The attack was claimed by IS.

A Dhaka court sentenced five members of JMB to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment in a case filed for the serial bomb blasts in Gopalganj District on August 17, 2005.

Police arrested four activists of JeI from Krishakganj Bazar area under Ullahpara sub-District in Sirajganj District. Five crude bombs were recovered from them.

Police arrested three cadres of ICS while conducting a drive at a residential dormitory on Rajshahi University in Rajshahi District. Police recovered some leaflets and books of the organization from them.

RAB arrested a suspected member of JMB at Char Radhakanai village in Phulbaria sub-District of Mymensingh District. The arrestee is Hafez Mohammad Belal (31).

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal while speaking as the chief guest at an event in Supreme Court Bar Association auditorium in Dhaka city said that there would be no place for secessionists and militants in the Bangladeshi soil.

Police found the body of Jagriti Prakashani publisher, Faisal Arefin Dipan (40), in a pool of blood at his office on the second floor of Aziz Super Market in Shahbagh of Dhaka city. Faisal was a blogger and publisher of the book of slain blogger Avijit Roy titled Biswasher Virus (The Virus of Faith).

In another incident, unidentified attackers attacked Ahmed Rashid Tutul (40), another publisher of slain blogger Avijit Roy, along with two other writers and bloggers - Rono Dipam Basu (52) and Tareq Rahim (40) - storming into the office of the publishing house at Lalmatia of Dhaka city.

Ansar Al Islam tweeted claiming responsibility for the both the killing and attack on secular bloggers.

Police arrested three activists of JeI in Panchbibi sub-District of Joypurhat District while they were holding a secret meeting there.

Police arrested two cadres of ICS in Fenchuganj sub-District of Sylhet District. The arrestees are Mozammel Haque (22) and Rumman Miah (21). Police recovered 101 crude bombs and two pipe guns from them.

Just a day after Jagriti Prokashoni Publisher Faisal Arefin Dipan was hacked to death, the owner of another leading publishing house, Somoy Prakashan Publisher Farid Ahmed, received a death threat, allegedly from Al-Ahrar.

A Facebook page claiming to be run by banned militant outfit ABT posted a list of targets that includes the names of 14 bloggers and secular writers.

In Jhenidah District, Police arrested 15 cadres of ICS in Jhenidah town on charge of planning subversive activities in the town.

In Pirojpur District, 15 JeI-ICS cadres were arrested from different areas on charge of planning subversive activities in the District.

In Habiganj District, 10 ICS cadres were arrested in connection with cases for vandalism, arson attacks and carrying out subversive activities.

In Kushtia District, Police arrested five JeI-ICS cadres over suspicion that they may carry out subversive activities.

In Bogra District, Police arrested two JeI cadres in Shajahanpur sub-District for carrying out subversive activities.

Prime Minister  Sheikh Hasina Wajed while addressing an AL rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka city said that BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia launched a secret killing mission staying abroad to save War Criminals from the ongoing trial.

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at a meeting organized by the party's UK chapter at a hotel in London said that the country saw the rise of militancy during the AL rule.

According to the CPJ, a New York-based independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide, 27 journalists and freelancers have been killed in Bangladesh since 1992. It said that the motive behind the killings of 19 have been confirmed while eight others remained unconfirmed.

IGP AKM Shahidul Haque, the chief of Bangladesh Police, while speaking at the ongoing 84th Annual General Assembly of Interpol in Kigali, capital of Rwanda, said that Bangladesh is determined to prevent militancy and the Police have already taken every possible step to prevent militancy from rising.

Police arrested two leaders of JeI in Sadar sub-District of Bogra District on sabotage charges.

Police arrested a militant of JMB from Kanhor village in Mymensingh District accused in serial bomb attacks on August 17, 2005.

One Industrial Police Constable was hacked to death and four others were injured as some unidentified men made a sudden attack on them at Baraipara in Ashulia, a suburban area near Dhaka city.

Police arrested four cadres of ICS from Naharpur village in Chittagong District on the charge of plotting subversive activities. The arrestees are Arafat Hossain Minhaz (25), Mohamad Mohiuddin (24), Mohamad Ibrahim Khalil and Abu Sayeed.

Three cadres of ABT were arrested in blogger Ananta Bijoy Das killing case in Sylhet District. The three accused are Dulal Biswas, Abul Hasan and Jafran Hasan.

In Rangpur District, Police arrested eight cadres of JeI-ICS in Rangpur city for carrying out subversive activities in the areas.  

In Bogra District, Police arrested Tayeb Ali (68), Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) of the District unit of JeI on sabotage charge in Kahaloo sub-District.

President Abdul Hamid said that Bangladesh has no place for bigotry and militancy and people here have always been non-communal and respectful to other religions.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein called on the Government of Bangladesh to take urgent and concerted measures to ensure the protection of all those who are being 'threatened by extremists' operating in the country.

IS claimed the responsibility for the attack at a Police check post at Ashulia on the outskirts of Dhaka city on November 4 that left a Police Constable dead.

Police arrested seven suspected members of JMB in Dhaka city. The JMB men were arrested from an area under the Airport Police Station.

Minister of Home Affairs, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, denying any presence of the Middle East-based terror outfit IS in Bangladesh said, “The forces that were defeated in the 1971 [Liberation War] are the IS. They are the militants. They are Jamaat-Shibir.”

Police arrested the ‘district commander’ of ABT and his ‘deputy commander’ in Bogra District. The ‘commander’ is Mehedi Hasan Zihad (22) and the ‘deputy commander’ Mudasir Tandil (20). Police also recovered five sharp weapons from them.

Police arrested a militant of JMB from Gayeshpur village in Mymensingh District. The arrestee is Golam Mustafa (55), an accused in an attempted murder case.

Denying the existence of IS in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed said a local and foreign conspiracy is afoot to establish that cohorts of IS are active in the country.

November 9

Police arrested 11 militants of JMB from Uttara's Abdullahpur area in Dhaka city. Police recovered some explosive materials and local weapons from their possession.

November 10

Samidul Islam, a lance corporal of Military Police was injured after being hacked with a machete by an unidentified assailant in the Kachukhet area near Dhaka city.

Police arrested five cadres of ICS from a house at Savar area in Dhaka city. Police recovered one gun, 18 bullets and some jihadi books from them.

November 11

In Satkhira District, a joint force of RAB and BGB arrested 27 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS in different places of the District on sabotage charges.

In Nilphamari District, Police in separate drives arrested 20 cadres of JeI-ICS for planning subversive activities.

In Jhenidah District, Police in separate drives arrested seven JeI-ICS cadres on charge of planning subversive activities in the areas.

November 12

A team of joint force, comprising Police, RAB and BGB, conducted separate drives in Satkhira District and arrested 26 JeI-ICS cadres on sabotage charges.

In Thakurgaon District, 20 JeI activists were arrested at different spots in the District on charge of planning subversive activities in the area.

Police arrested 12 leaders and cadres of ICS from Chittagong District while they were holding clandestine meeting.

In Sylhet District, Police arrested JeI District unit General Secretary Maulana Lokman Ahmad on various charges from his house in South Surma sub-District.

A day after ULFA leader Anup Chetia was handed over to the Indian Government, Nur Hossain, the prime accused of Narayanganj seven-murder case, has been brought back from India.

Renewing her allegation that Khaleda Zia wants to tarnish Bangladesh’s image by killing foreigners, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed said people will not allow conspirators to make the country a terrorist state.

November 13

Police arrested two JeI activists for planning subversive activities in Jhenidah District.

November 14

In Chittagong District, 60 JeI-ICS cadres were arrested from different places in several cases.

In Chapainawabganj District, 42 cadres of JeI-ICS were arrested by Police. Police also recovered three crude bombs and some jihadi books from their possession.

In Satkhira District, 12 cadres of JeI-ICS were arrested from different parts of the District.

In Jhenidah District, Police arrested 10 JeI activists on charge of planning subversive activities.

November 15

Police arrested Tarikul Alam Tarek (36), former general secretary of Sitakunda sub-District unit ICS from Chittagong District’s Panchlaish area for his alleged involvement in the murder of secular blogger Niladri Chatterjee Niloy.  

In Satkhira District, a team of joint force comprising Police, RAB and BGB arrested 15 JeI-ICS cadres on various charges in different parts of the District.

In Nilphamari District, Police in separate drives arrested 14 JeI-ICS cadres in Dimla sub-District accused in several cases.

In Jhenidah District, Police arrested two JeI activists at Baliakandor village. The arrestees are Younus Ali, (52) and Nazrul Islam (38). Police recovered five petrol bombs from them.

In Bogra District, two JeI leaders were arrested in Kahaloo sub-District on sabotage charge. The arrestees are Abdul Jalil (54), Ameer of the District unit of JeI and Abdul Haque (57), Nayeb-e-Ameer.

In Chapainawabganj District, Police arrested two JeI activists accused in several cases.

Four charges have been pressed by the prosecution against two war crimes suspects of Shariatpur District, Sulaiman Mollah (84) and Edris Ali Sarder alias Gazi Edris (67) for mass killing, rape, torture and confinement during the Liberation War.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal told that the Government has decided to form a separate unit within the Police Department to deal with militancy and terrorism.

JP Chairman HM Ershad while talking to the journalists at his Rangpur residence Palli Nibash claimed that there was no existence of militant outfit IS in Bangladesh.

BNP senior leader Hafiz Uddin Ahmed said that Bangladesh would turn into a militant state if the incumbent Government obstructs the path of restoring democracy.

Police arrested 23 JeI activists at different places in Chittagong District. Police also recovered a pistol, two rounds of cartridges and seven homemade arms.

In Jhenidah District, Police arrested 16 JeI activists raiding different areas on charge of planning subversive activities.

In Gaibandha District, Police arrested 15 JeI-ICS cadres on charge of planning subversive activities.

In Chapainawabganj District, Police arrested three JeI-ICS cadres from different places on charge of planning subversive.

In Bogra District, Police arrested three ICS leader and cadres from a students' mess in Thinmatha area of Bogra town wanted in sabotage cases.

Police arrested two ICS cadres over the killing of secular blogger Niladri Chatterjee Niloy in Chittagong District. The arrestees are Mortuza Faisal Sabbir, a ward level leader of ICS and Tarequl Alam, a former general secretary of Sitakunda ICS.

Police arrested Maulana Abdul Momen Sherjahan, 'general secretary' of the District unit of HeI and president of the District unit of IOJ, from Sholakia Bazar of Kishoreganj District.

An Italian citizen Piero Arolari (57), sustained bullet injuries in an attack by unknown miscreants at BRTC bus stand in Dinajpur town of Dinajpur District.

The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions of death row inmates JeI Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid and BNP standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.

JeI called a countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal for November 19 protesting at the Supreme Court verdict.

The formal trial of war crimes case against eight Jamalpur JeI men began in the ICT-1. Of the eight, detained Mohammad Shamsul Haque and SM Yusuf Ali were in the dock. The remaining six were still in hiding.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while replying to a question in Parliament urged people to help the Government efforts in eliminating militancy and raising awareness against the menace.

The countrywide hartal called by JeI protesting at the Supreme Court verdict that upheld the death penalty of war criminal JeI Secretary General Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mojaheed was ignored largely across the country.

According to the SITE Intelligence Group, the IS has claimed the responsibility for the attack on Italian priest Piero Parolari.

In Jessore District, 11 JeI-ICS cadres were arrested for planning subversive activities.

Police arrested two JeI activists for planning sabotage activities at Sonatunia Dakhil in Bagerhat District. Police recovered 10 crude bombs from them.

In Jhenidah District, two JeI activists were arrested for planning subversive activities.

Police arrested Lutfor Rahman, acting secretary general of Savar unit of JeI, accused for subversive activities in Dhaka city.

IS warned that the terror group is preparing for fresh attacks in Bangladesh. In its online propaganda magazine 'Dabiq,' the extremist groups strategic expansion to countries like Bangladesh is discussed at length.

The Government executed war criminals former BNP standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury and JeI Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid after completing all legal procedures, in line with the ICT verdicts.

JeI called a countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal for November 23 protesting what it said the killing of its secretary general Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mujahid by hanging him for war crimes.

One cadre of ICS was killed and two others were injured as they came under attack from some students at MM College in Jessore District. Police also recovered a homemade bomb and some jihadi leaflets from the spot.

In Jhenidah District, Police in separate drives arrested at least 24 cadres of JeI-ICS on charge of planning subversive activities in the areas.

In Chapainawabganj District, 17 JeI activists were arrested in an extortion case.

In Satkhira District, Police arrested 12 JeI activists on sabotage charges.

The daylong hartal enforced by JeI across the country concluded with almost no response from people as traffic movements in major cities were almost normal.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed in her 42-minute-long wind-up speech in Parliament said that the nation had started getting rid of the stigma of impunity through the completion of trial and execution of war criminals.

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia said that the Government is heading towards establishing a ''one-party rule'' in the country shrinking all the spaces of democracy.

ICS cadre Kamrul Hasan (22), who was critically injured in an attack on November 23 by some students of MM College in Jessore District, died of his wounds.

Two assailants wielding machetes attacked the BHBUC’s Faridpur District secretary general Aalak Sen in front his house in Kamalapur area injuring his hands and legs.

In Satkhira District, a team of joint force in separate drives arrested 24 cadres of JeI-ICS from different places while they were holding a secret meeting there. Police also recovered four hand bombs and a number of jihadi books from them.

In Jhenidah District, Police arrested five cadres of JeI-ICS from different areas on charge of planning subversive activities in the areas.

In Chittagong District, Police arrested three cadres of JeI-ICS in different areas involved in several cases.

In Chapainawabganj District, Police arrested one JeI activist involved in several cases.

Police arrested a youth for allegedly spreading IS propaganda on Facebook from Dhaka city's Badda area. The arrestee is Nahid Hossain.

Police arrested an activist of JeI from Dhaka city's Tejgaon area 4 for allegedly threatening noted intellectuals of the country with death.

A Dhaka court indicted four suspected members of IS in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The accused are JMB ‘regional coordinator’ Shakhawatul Kabir also IS ‘coordinator’, and his aides Anwar Hossain Baten, Rabiul Islam and Nazrul Islam.

Home minister Asaduzzaman Khan ‘In our country, there’s no organizational existence of IS. Those who were arrested in the name of IS are members of Harkatul Jihad and Ansarullah Bangla Team.’

Shahdat Mahfuz Al Bani (35), the ‘operations commander’ of JMB was killed in a gunfight with members of the DB in Gabtoli area of Dhaka city.

10 priests in Rangpur District received death threats in a letter addressing Reverend Barnabas Hemrom, priest of Rangpur Baptist Church Sangha through the post.

In a second attack on Shia Muslims in just over a month, one person was killed and three others were injured as three gunmen stormed a Shia mosque and opened fire on praying people in Shibganj sub-District of Bogra District.

Police arrested five militants of JMB in Dhaka city for their alleged involvement in various subversive activities including bomb attacks in Dhaka city.

Police arrested two cadres of ICS from Jorgahsa Bazaar area of Pabna District over suspension of planning subversive.

A Court in Lalmonirhat District sentenced three militant of JMB to different jail terms in connection with August 17, 2005 serial bomb blasts case.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed at a joint emergency meeting of the Awami League Parliamentary Board and the party's central working committee at the Gono Bhaban in Dhaka city said that the path of terrorism and suicide bombing is not the right one for a true Muslim.

DMP Joint Commissioner Monirul Islam at the DMP media centre said “At least one-fourth of banned militant outfit JMB members are former JeI members and are now involved in acts of destruction across the country.”

SITE Intelligence Group in a report said that the IS has claimed the responsibility for the attack on devotees at a Shia Mosque in Bogra District.

In Jessore District, 11 cadres of JeI-ICS were arrested over subversive activities, vandalism and attacking Policemen. 

Police arrested six leaders of ICS in Arambagh area of Dhaka city for planning subversive activities. Police also recovered 11 crude bombs and huge publications of the organisation from them.

In Chapainawabganj Dsitrict, Police arrested Tajer Hossain (57), ameer (chief) of Gomostapura unit of JeI.

JMB leader Tariqul Islam Tareque gave a confessional statement before the Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Mahbubur Rahman that members of JMB killed a pir, his son and four disciples in Dhaka city's Gopibagh in 2013 for their anti-Islamic” activities.

In Satkhira District, a joint force arrested three JeI activists on sabotage charges.

Police arrested two cadres of JeI-ICS from Chittagong District. Police said that they were warrant accused.   

In Tangail District, Police arrested 14 cadres of ICS from a mess in Tangail town. Police also recovered a number of jihadi books from their possession.

In Pabna District, Police arrested three activists of JeI on sabotage charges.

Ramjan Seikh, a local activist of JeI was killed in a gunfight with Police in the Shashan ghat area of Meherpur District. Police recovered one light gun, two bullets and local firearms from the spot.

Police arrested four militants of JMB in Uttara area of Dhaka. Police also recovered foreign currencies, passports and huge publications of the banned organization from their possession.

Ansar al-Islam released a fresh list of targets issuing death threats against State Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamad Shahriar Alam and seven other eminent personalities of Rajshahi city in Rajshahi District.

A Rangpur Court sentenced seven cadres of ICS to 20 years' imprisonment for possessing crude bombs and bomb making materials. 

Workers Party at a protest rally in Dhaka city called on the AL-led Government to impose a ban on the political activities of JeI and ICS in the month of December.

Bidyut Kumar Roy (35), a cadre of PBCP was killed in a gunfight with his rivals at Ranigati village in Jessore District. Police recovered one pipe gun, three rounds of bullet and three rounds of bullet shell from the spot.

RAB arrested a militant of JMB from Chechua Bazar area in Mymensingh District. The arrestee is Rafiqul Islam alias Rabi (35), accused in two cases.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed “We won’t allow any sort of insurgency in Bangladesh. We want a peaceful atmosphere in this region. We’ll work for people and we need more cooperation and support from our neighbors.”

JeI ameer Motiur Rahman Nizami (72) appealed to the Appellate Division of SC to commute his death sentence on war crimes charges in view of his old age and good behavior.

Police arrested 27 cadres of JeI-ICS on different charges in Nilphamari District for subversive activities.

Police arrested six militants of new outfit, Mujahid of Bangladesh, from Motijheel area of Dhaka city. Police also recovered a laptop and 10 mobile phones from their possession.

RAB arrested three suspected cadres of ICS from Dhaka city for spreading anti-Government propaganda through Facebook using fake accounts.

Police arrested three activists of JeI in Poyari area of Mymensingh District for planning subversive activities. The arrestees are Maulana Mozammel Haque, Maulana Badrul Alam and Mehedi Hasan.

10 people were injured in bomb blasts at Kantaji temple in Dinajpur District. Police said that three crude bombs were exploded one after another at around 1:00am in a canopy where a Jatra was being staged during ongoing Rasmela there.

A team of joint forces in separate drives arrested 15 cadres of JeI-ICS in Satkhira District on sabotage charges.

Police arrested three JMB militants from Dhaka city's Uttara area. The arrestees are AHM Khairul Asad alias Sohag, Mir Moazzem Hossain Saifi alias Jarmin and Kafil Uddin Bin Amin.  

Police arrested a local leader of JeI from his house at Madhya Darmapur village in Gaibandha District. The arrestee is Mozammel Huq (42), secretary of Sreepur union unit of JeI and accused in several cases.

The Central Bank removed Deputy Managing Director of Islami Bank Nurul Islam for his alleged involvement with JeI.

Attorney General Mahbubey Alam appealed to the Supreme Court to uphold the death sentence of war criminal JeI ameer Motiur Rahman Nizami (72) as the JeI chief instigated the killing of civilians, including intellectuals, during the 1971 Liberation War.

A team of joint forces in separate drives arrested six activists of JeI from Jessore District in several cases.

Masud Rana (28), a regional leader of JMB confessed his involvement in the killing of Japanese man Kunio Hoshi (65) in Rangpur District on October 3.

In Satkhira District, a team of joint forces in separate drives arrested 12 cadres of JeI-ICS at different places of the District on various charges.

In Sunamganj District, Police arrested eight cadres of JeI-ICS in Gobindaganj area while they were holding clandestine meeting there.

Two persons were injured as unidentified gunmen attacked a Hindu religious function at ISKCON temple in Dinajpur District.

Police in Chittagong District arrested the District unit Ameer of JeI Ahsan Ullah and central ICS leaders Enamul Kabir and Golam Mostafa on various charges.

Local people caught a suspect, Shariful Islam, in connection with the attack at ISKCON temple in Dinajpur District and handed him over to Police.

Another suspected attacker of ISKCON temple in Dinajpur District, Mozammel Hossain, was arrested by Police. Police recovered a machine gun and 28 rounds of bullet from Mozammel's possession.

Police arrested five activists of JeI, from different parts of Satkhira District on charge of carrying out subversive activities.

Police arrested a cadre of ICS from his residence in Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District accused in 10 cases. Police recovered a pistol, two bullets and 25 sharp weapons from his possession.

Tapan Barman, a priest of Church of God in Lalmonirhat District received death threat from IS. The hand-written letter of the threat asked the priest to stay ready for death by December 20.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while meeting an United States delegation at the Gono Bhaban, ruled out the existence of IS in Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed at a function in Dhaka city to mark Martyred Intellectuals Day said that no force in world can stop Bangladesh's war crimes trial.

A JeI leader, identified as Osman Goni was killed in Dakkhin Rahamatnagar in Chittagong District. Osman was Social Welfare Secretary of Muradpur union of JeI.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam stated that Bangladesh has decided to join a Saudi Arabian initiative to set up "Counter-Terrorism Centre" along with other Muslim countries to fight terrorism and extremist ideology.

Humayun Kabir, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Rangpur Range) stated that JMB was behind the recent killing of a Japanese national in Rangpur and shooting of an Italian pastor in Dinajpur.

Three persons including two activist of BCL and one cadre of ICS were injured as they clashed at the Shaheed Minar of Chittagong College in Chittagong District. Police arrested 60 ICS cadres for the clash.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan while speaking at Rajarbagh Police Lines in Dhaka city said that there is no existence of militant group IS in the country and the Government is trying to clamp down on extremism.

JMB militant Idris Sheikh confessed his link with a Pakistani female diplomat before a Dhaka court. Idris said that he got a ride from the diplomat in her car from Baitul Mukarram to Fakirerpool and received BDT 30,000 from her.

RAB arrested two leaders of ICS in Panchbibi sub-District of Joypurhat District. Two pistols, four bullets, 21 crude bombs and six hand bombs were recovered from them.

A team of joint forces arrested two JeI activists in Jessore District. Police said that they were involved in several cases.

Six people were injured in a bomb attack at a mosque inside the Issa Khan Base of Bangladesh Navy at Chittagong city of Chittagong District.

Six persons including three Policemen and three cadres of JeI-ICS were injured in a gunfight at Awlai in Jaipurhat District. The injured JeI-ICS cadres were identified as Abu Jar Gifari, Omar Ali and Al Amin.

International War Crimes Mass Trial Committee formed was aimed at building a collaborators-free Bangladesh at a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity in Dhaka city.

Police arrested Golam Kabir alias Golap (45), ameer (chief) of Bholahat sub-District unit of JeI involved in several cases from Alalpur in Bholahat sub-District of Chapainawabganj District.

Police arrested Shahjahan Ali, assistant general secretary of JeI on charge of carrying out subversive activities at village Dattagram under Bahubal sub-District in Habiganj District.

Shariful Islam, the arrested militant of JMB in a confessional statement admitted his role in the gun and bomb attack on ISKCON temple in Dinajpur District.

Police arrested four leaders and activists of JeI in Jhenidah District for subversive activities. The arrestees include Abdul Khaleque (45), general secretary of Tribeni ward unit of JeI in Shailakupa sub-District.

Police arrested Humayun Kabir Sumon (32), a cadre of ICS charge-sheeted in a case for arson attack from a bus at Boro Dargah area under Pirganj sub-District of Rangpur District.

Police arrested Mezbah Uddin Bhuiyan (55), a former secretary of Noakhali Municipal JeI's committee accused in 13 cases in Dhanmondi area of Dhaka city.

Benazir Ahmed, DG of RAB during his visit to Kantanagar village in Kaharol sub-District of Dinajpur District said that Bangladesh is a country of peace but militants are trying to destabilize the country by attacking temples, mosques and foreigners.

Police arrested six cadres of ICS at Rampura in the capital city of Dhaka. Six crude bombs, one kg of gunpowder, one kg of sulfur, nails and stones were recovered from them.

Jagadish Edward, Academic Dean of Gloria Theological Seminary at Uttara in Dhaka city received a death threat for a second time.

There is no existence of IS in Bangladesh as intelligence agencies do not have any evidence of its existence here, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.

ICT-1 indicted former BNP and JeI MP Shakhawat Hossain and eight others over alleged wartime offenses. Among those indicted, Shakhawat, Billal Hossain Biswas and Lutfar Morol are in Police custody while six others Ibrahim Hossain, Sheikh Mohammad Mujibur Rahman, Kazi Ohidul Islam, Aziz Sardar, Aziz Sardar and Abdul Khaleq Morol are on the run.

Two church clerics Bishop Bejoy ND' Cruze OMI, head Sylhet division and Father Boniface Tolentino CSC, Parish priest of Srimangal Mission received separate death threats through mobile phone text messages in Sylhet division.

Fareena Arshad, second secretary (political) at Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka city was withdrawn from Bangladesh weeks after allegations of her involvement in financing JMB.

PBCP 'regional commander' Omar and two associates Kashem and Saddam were killed in a gunfight with RAB at Omarpur of Tangail District. Three personnel of RAB were injured during the gunfight. Two Italy-made 7.65mm firearms, a double barrel gun, two magazines and seven bullets were recovered from the spot.

Seven JMB militants were arrested from a JMB den in a building at Mirpur in Dhaka city. 17 improvised grenades, explosives with which about 200 such grenades could be made and a sack-full of suicide vests were recovered.

One person was killed and three others were injured in a bomb attack at Chokpara Ahmadiyya Jamaat Mosque during Juma prayer in Bagmara sub-District of Rajshahi District. Later, IS claimed the responsibility.

Three JMB terrorists were arrested from a JMB den at Aminbazar in Hathazari area of Chittagong District. MK 11 high precision semi-automatic sniper rifle, five kg of explosive gel, 13 military uniforms, 252 rounds of bullets including rifle rounds, revolver rounds and 25 detonators were recovered.

Two JMB terrorists were killed when a RAB team raided a JMB den in Vogra of Gazipur District. One RAB member was injured in the raid. Explosives, grenades, a pistol, bullets of the pistol, and books on jihad were recovered from the house.

According to US-based monitoring group SITE, IS has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack at Chokpara Ahmadiyya Jamaat Mosque during Juma prayer in Bagmara sub-District of Rajshahi District.

In Kishoreganj District, Police in a drive arrested a leader and four cadres of ICS while they were planning to carry out subversive activities from a house in Battirish Bilpara area of the District.

In Satkhira District, a team of joint forces comprising Police, RAB and BGB arrested three JeI activists from different areas of the District on various charges.

In Lalmonirhat District, Police arrested an activist of JeI on sabotage charge in Judge Court area. The arrestee is Advocate Firoz Haider Lavlu (38), a member of the District unit of JeI.

Ruhul Amin (62), son of martyred freedom fighter Yunus Ali Inu filed a case against 12 people including an ex- JP MP for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War.

Police said that JMB is planning countrywide attacks on March 25, 2016. They came to know about the plot while interrogating three arrested JMB members in Dhaka city.

The Speedy Trial Tribunal in Dhaka city sentenced two youths to death and jailed six others to various terms, in the first ever case of the killing of self-styled atheist blogger Ahmed Rajib Haider Shovon (26) in 2013.

Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime, a 600-man Police unit specializing in technology formed under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police to enhance Police capability in combating militancy and terrorism.