The High Court yesterday expressed shock at learning that nobody came forward to protect Rifat Sharif when he was being hacked by assailants, although many captured video footage of the attack.

Famous Gandhian activist Jharna Dhara Chowdhury, who devoted her whole life to promoting peace, communal harmony and social justice, breathed her last yesterday.

The two attackers, who hacked Barguna youth Rifat Sharif to death in front of his wife in broad daylight, are listed drug peddlers and accused in multiple narcotics and mugging cases.

Skipper Virat Kohli’s gritty half-century and an incisive bowling performance powered India to a comprehensive 125-run win over West Indies yesterday, all but assuring them of a spot in the World Cup semi-finals.

A woman’s screams, as she desperately tries to stave off two men attacking her husband with sharp weapons, punctuates the air. She tries to hold back one of the attackers, while the other continues to hack her husband, Rifat Sharif, 25.

Babar Azam hit a sparkling century as Pakistan kept alive their hopes of reaching the World Cup semifi-nals with an impressive six-wicket win against New Zealand on Wednesday.

The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor wants to open a full investigation into Myanmar’s alleged crimes against Rohingya Muslims, including killings and forced deportations, the court said yesterday.

Two groups of recruiting agencies are at loggerheads over the Saudi embassy move to start visa service centres in Dhaka under two leading recruiting agents.

Bangladesh have been impressive in the World Cup so far and are still in contention for a semifinal place. However, when a five-day break following a 62-run win over Afghanistan ends, they will be preparing for their toughest challenge.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh’s security and stability may be hampered if the Rohingya refugees cannot be repatriated to Myanmar soon.

The home ministry has finally suspended Deputy Inspector General of police Mizanur Rahman after getting the president’s approval.

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday filed two cases against 23 people for their alleged involvement in illegally extending Banani’s FR Tower that caught fire in March.

Dhaka University researchers have found detergent and antibiotics for humans in packaged milk available in kitchen markets and grocery shops, raising serious health concerns.

Jumman Hawlader had turned 19 when his family began to expect some contribution from him. And a year later, he got lost in the Mediterranean on way to Europe. With all dreams shattered, they have now plunged into a cycle of poverty.

Having done the needful in their World Cup campaign so far, the Bangladesh team will now enjoy a five-day break before they attempt to take their World Cup campaign to the next level in the match against India on July 2.

Australia captain Aaron Finch hit a hundred before left-arm quicks Jason Behrendorff and Mitchell Starc shared nine wickets as the reigning champions thumped England by 64 runs at Lord’s on Tuesday to book their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup.

England spearhead Jofra Archer says his friendship with Australia batsman Steve Smith will be cast aside when the two sides face off in a crucial World Cup match at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London today.

Borrowing large amounts from banks, some people set up industries in the country with a portion and launder the rest to other countries, the High Court observed yesterday, adding that those people consider the countries to be their second home.

The derailment of Upaban Express in Moulvibazar was caused likely by faulty lines or misaligned carriage wheels, say officials.

More than 4.58 lakh unfit vehicles are on the road and 1.68 lakh of them operate in the capital, according to a report of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).