Four people were killed and three injured in road accidents in two districts during the last two days, according to reports from our correspondents.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen yesterday said border killings have reduced notably in recent years.

Demanding fair trial of Abrar murder and ensuring safe environment in all educational institutes

Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) has called upon the Bangladesh government to carry out a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the murder of Buet student Abrar Fahad and bring the perpetrators to justice.

An international conclave will be held in The Hague, Netherlands, on October 18 to bring focus the issue of “justice and accountability” for Rohingyas.

Speakers at a discussion yesterday urged journalists to bring forward lesser-explored areas of the Liberation War, including accounts of refugees relocated to the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, and participation of indigenous communities in the war.

An 18-year-old can not be denied the right to their freedom of speech, said agriculture minister and veteran politician Dr Abdur Razzaque yesterday.

Buet’s Sher-e-Bangla hall authorities ask all illegal occupants to leave the dormitory by tomorrow.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says the killing incidents along Bangladesh-India border have significantly come down in the recent years.

Buet authorities seal off the rooms of the university unit Chhatra League president and secretary at their residential halls on the campus.

Former Jubo League Dhaka South president Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat, an alleged kingpin of illegal casino business in the city, has been taken to Dhaka Central Jail after his release from National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD).

Rab yesterday arrested a suspected member of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in Muladi upazila of Barishal.

In 2013, when I had just started paying attention to birds, I photographed a large bird perched atop a leafless tree in Baikka Beel, Moulvi Bazar. Sitting still, it only moved its head as it scanned for fish in the adjacent beel. When I showed my photograph later to other birders, they identified it as a Grey-headed Fish Eagle.

At least five people were killed and four injured in road accidents in two districts during the last two days, our correspondents and news agencies report.

BNP yesterday decided to stage a public rally in front of its Khulna city office today, protesting murder of Buet student Abrar Fahad and demanding release of party Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

The United Nations (UN) has appreciated Bangladesh’s role in promoting peace and development both globally and nationally, terming the country a committed actor.

Third Party Consultation Meet

Awami League (AL) led 14-party alliance yesterday demanded holding Buet student Abrar Fahad’s murder case in a speedy trial tribunal.

The three-day “National Startup Camp 2.0” of Student to Startup: Chapter 2 entered into the second day yesterday, with a view to discover young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas so that they can contribute to the country’s development.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal yesterday said incidents like Abrar murder might not have occurred had the Buet administration been a more careful.