Bangladesh

A Dhaka court on Sunday acquitted BNP leader and former adviser to the party chairperson, Mosaddek Ali Falu, in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over illegal wealth accumulation and concealing asset information. Dhaka Special Judge Court-5 Judge Md Abdullah Al Mamun handed down the verdict and said that the prosecution failed to prove the charges. “He ...

Law Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul announced on Sunday that the Law Ministry has recommended the withdrawal of 7,184 politically-motivated cases filed during the previous government’s tenure. “Sometimes, cases are filed that aren’t truly politically motivated, and names are added through various means. Officials from the Law Ministry and Home Ministry are continuously reviewing these cases. I want to assure ...

Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Muhammad Yunus today described Pahela Baishakh as a symbol of “our harmony,” extending his greetings to the nation on the occasion of the Bengali New Year, which will be celebrated tomorrow (Monday. “Tomorrow, Pahela Baishakh is one of the symbols of our harmony. People will celebrate it in their own ways, according to ...

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has identified the individual responsible for setting fire to a motif at Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, an act that occurred ahead of the Pahela Baishakh celebrations. DMP Commissioner Sazzat Ali announced that the suspect is likely to be arrested before Monday morning, in time for the Ananda Shobhajatra procession. “The person responsible for setting ...

The Chief Adviser of the interim government Professor Muhammad Yunus laid the foundation stone for Sampriti Bhaban at International Buddhist Monastery in the capital on Sunday. He was the chief guest at the ceremony, which was organized by the Bangladesh Buddhist Federation. The event was also attended by Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain and Chattogram Hill ...

The leaders of religious-based organisations and political parties have called upon the Muslim world to boycott Israel, holding the country responsible for its ongoing barbaric atrocities in Gaza. Mahmudur Rahman, editor of the daily Amar Desh, read out a declaration during the rally held at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Saturday. “Cancel all deals and ties with Israel,” ...

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Saturday said the country’s judiciary has embarked on a new journey after the July mass uprising, and the people will regain their lost trust in the judiciary. “The pro-activity of the interim government has made it possible to formulate an ordinance for the appointment of apex court judges in the shortest possible time,” he ...

Authorities have collected 28 sacks of cash from the donation boxes of the historic ‘Pagla Mosque’ in Kishoreganj on Saturday morning, after four months and 12 days since the last count. The donation boxes were opened around 7:00 am in the presence of Kishoreganj Deputy Commissioner (DC) and President of Pagla Mosque Management Committee, Fouzia Khan and Superintendent of Police ...

Cultural Affairs Advisor Mostofa Sarwar Farooki accused Hasina’s allies of burning the “Face of Fascism” at Dhaka University’s (DU) Faculty of Fine Arts. He vowed legal action. DU formed five-member probe committee led by Arts faculty Dean Prof. Siddiqur Rahman Khan, confirmed by Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed at 12:30 PM on Saturday. “Hasina’s associates set fire to the ‘face of fascism’ ...

To ensure the successful execution of ‘March for Gaza’ event, law enforcement agencies have ramped up security measures. In protest of Israel’s brutal attacks and genocide against Palestinians, a platform named Palestine Solidarity Movement Bangladesh has organized a “March for Gaza” event at Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan. Intelligence units are also on high alert. Multiple layers of security have been reinforced ...