June 26, 2025
A major crackdown reveals extent of sports-related crime, including criminal groups linked to drugs, money laundering, violence heightening fan violence, toxic rivalries
Running battles ensue as Jatiya Party loyalists confront protesters
Nobody was injured but damage was caused to the property's entrance, police say
Cody Balmer slipped into the property carrying homemade incendiary devices, set it on fire, and left
Classmates identify Rabiul Islam Rakib as the suspect after recognising him in viral video footage of the incident
"We’re hopeful that before the parade begins at 9am on Monday, we’ll reach a satisfactory point in our investigation," says Commissioner Sazzat
“If we can remake the effigy, it will be part of the procession. If not, we will hold the procession without it,” says Prof Azharul Islam
“If anything of that nature [security lapse] is uncovered, we will take action against [those on duty] as well, says Shahidur Rahman
