The government is changing the law to stop the Sentencing Council issuing new guidelines to courts in England and Wales without the explicit approval of the justice secretary. Under the new rules, Shabana Mahmood will have veto powers over any new sentencing guidance issued by the independent public body, the Ministry of Justice said. The change comes after a public ...

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), under its consumer brand “Saudi, Welcome to Arabia,” has launched a new global campaign featuring football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. Titled “I Came for Football, I Stayed For More,” the campaign promotes Saudi Arabia’s growing calendar of world-class sports, cultural, and entertainment events. The campaign kicks off across major markets in Europe, India, and China, using ...

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has cut the retail price of 12 kg LPG by Tk 3. Now, the retail price of a 12-kg LPG cylinder has been set at Tk 1,270, down from Tk 1,273. The new prices come into effect from Tuesday (September 2) evening.

Police have submitted chargesheets in 34 cases linked to July Mass uprising incidents before the courts. Thirteen of the chargesheets were given in murder cases, while 21 were submitted in other cases, according to a statement of the Police Headquarters. A total of 1,390 were chargesheeted in the murder cases and 777 were charge sheeted in other cases, it also ...

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Tuesday (September 2) to see Nurul Haque Nur, the president of Gono Odhikar Parishad. He arrived at the hospital around 12:15 pm and inquired about Nur’s health and treatment progress. Nur was injured during a clash on August 29 between activists of the Jatiya Party and ...

Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said that the number of tribunals could be increased to accelerate proceedings of July genocide. ”Once the adjacent tin-shed building next to the International Crimes Tribunal premises is vacated, it could be used to set up Tribunal-3.” Speaking to reporters after inspecting renovation works at the main building of Tribunal-2, he made this remark. ...

At a multi-party meeting in Dhaka on Monday, a coalition of 22 political parties, including BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolon Bangladesh, NCP, and Gono Odhikar Parishad, demanded the trial of Awami League, Jatiya Party (JaPa), and the 14-party alliance, branding them as “fascist forces.” The meeting, held at Gono Odhikar Parishad’s central office at Al Razi Complex in Bijoynagar, lasted from ...

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved a case against Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and 34 others on charges of large-scale bribery, embezzlement, and tax evasion involving the Suchona Foundation. ACC Director General Md Akhter Hossain confirmed the decision to reporters on Monday, saying the case was cleared for filing following a detailed investigation. According ...

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) kicks off Thursday, celebrating its 50th anniversary with a packed lineup of world premieres, Hollywood heavyweights, and international auteurs, reaffirming its status as North America’s largest and most influential movie event. While lacking the historical prestige of Cannes or Venice, TIFF stands apart for its sheer scale and reach, drawing an estimated 400,000 attendees ...

Masum Billal Fardin — a popular music artist and diplomatic member — has been working for the cultural and social development between Pakistan and Bangladesh. During the oppressive fascist regime, he endured imprisonment and torture, yet he continued to stand strong in political, social, and cultural progress. Recently, upon the invitation of the Netherlands, Masum Billal attended the Bangladesh vs ...