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Ex-IGP, Ziaul among 8 produced before ICT, shown arrested

Eight individuals, including former inspector general of police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun and sacked Maj Gen Ziaul Ahsan, have been produced before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) and shown arrested in a case filed for crimes against humanity on charge of genocide during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. They were produced before the tribunal around 10:15AM amid high security. A three-member ...

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Perhaps, conspiracy goes on somewhere else: Tarique Rahman

Calling upon the party leaders and workers to remain cautious about conspiracy, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said, “We have been telling you frequently that conspiracy has not stopped. Perhaps, you also understand it reading the newspapers of the last couple of days. Certainly, conspiracy is going on somewhere. So, awareness will have to be created among people. They will ...

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Three High Court judges resign

Three judges of the High Court Division have resigned from their posts. They are Justice Salma Masud Chowdhury, Justice Quazi Reza-Ul Hoque, and Justice AKM Zahirul Hoque. The law ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on Tuesday, saying the president accepted the resignation letters.

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Moyeen Khan criticises interim govt’s stance on election reforms

BNP Senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Tuesday criticised the interim government’s position on holding elections after reforms, calling it illogical. While inaugurating a workshop in the capital, he also said the main responsibility of the interim government is to restore the people’s right to vote by holding a neutral election after completing necessary electoral reforms. “The interim government ...

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Police foil Saad’s supporters’ attempt to march to CA’s residence

A faction of the Tablighi Jamaat, supporting Indian preacher Muhammad Saad Kandhalvi, attempted to march to the Chief Adviser’s residence this morning, demanding his participation in the upcoming Bishwa Ijtema. Police intercepted the group in front of the Chief Justice’s residence, preventing them from advancing further. “Around 10 am, thousands of Saad supporters marched towards the Chief Adviser’s residence but ...

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Kamrul Islam Placed on 8-Day Remand in Murder Case

Advocate Kamrul Islam, a member of the Awami League Presidium, has been placed on an 8-day remand by a Dhaka court in connection with the Abdul Wadud murder case filed at New Market Police Station. On Tuesday (November 19), the police submitted a remand application, and after a hearing, Judge Ziadur Rahman Jumman approved the remand. Kamrul Islam was arrested ...

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Delhi must return Hasina to face trial, Yunus tells The Hindu

Bangladesh will pursue the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus told The Hindu. He admitted however that he had no objection to her party the Awami League contesting in elections. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu at his residence in Dhaka, Yunus spelt out his vision for ties with India and ...

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Austrian companies keen to invest in Bangladesh: envoy

Austrian companies are keen to invest in Bangladesh as the Western European nation seeks to cement economic ties with Bangladesh, non-resident ambassador of Austria Katharina Wieser said on Monday. Wieser, who is based in New Delhi but serves as the envoy to Bangladesh, made the comments when she called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his office at Tejgaon ...

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Minister-level meeting on climate change to be held in Jan: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said a minister-level meeting to discuss the risks of climate change will be held in January 2025, with representatives from Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh in attendance. She, however, didn’t disclose the location of the meeting. Adviser Rizwana said this following a bilateral meeting with Nepal’s Environment Minister, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, at the ongoing ...

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No Victory Day threats: Home Adviser

Victory Day is for everyone and not just for any specific group, said Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, assuring that there are no possible threats to law and order during the upcoming celebrations. The adviser made the statements on Monday following a security meeting at the ministry’s conference room at the Secretariat ahead of the Victory Day. “December 16 ...

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