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Case against Khaleda over death of 42 during BNP's blockade scrapped

News —24 October, 2024 15:37

A court has scraped a case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and three others over the death of 42 people across the country during BNP's blockade…

Case against Khaleda over death of 42 during BNP's blockade scrapped

BCL banned

The interim government has officially banned the Bangladesh…

BCL banned
DANA likely to be a severe one

The cyclonic DANA likely to move northwestwards and intensify…

DANA likely to be a severe one

Ex-EC secretary Helal Uddin arrested

Ex-EC secretary Helal Uddin arrested

Former Election Commission Secretary and PSC member Helal Uddin has been arrested by Chattogram police.  He was taken into custodyon Wednesday eveningfrom the Bayezid area of…

Political solution lies in holding election after quick reforms: Experts

Political solution lies in holding election after quick reforms: Experts

With political tensions rising in Bangladesh, experts have emphasised that the interim government must prioritise preparations for a free, fair and impartial election. They also argue…

President issue: BNP urges unity in talks with Prof Yunus

President issue: BNP urges unity in talks with Prof Yunus

Amid the growing demand for the resignation of the president, BNP senior leaders met Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and called for strengthening national unity to foil any attempts…

No decision yet over president issue: interim govt

No decision yet over president issue: interim govt

The interim government has affirmed that there has been no decision yet regarding the President’s matter, saying that the media will be informed in due time if any decision is…


Security tightened at Bangabhaban amid calls for president's removal

Security tightened at Bangabhaban amid calls for president's removal

In response to escalating protests calling for the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, security measures have been significantly ramped up around Bangabhaban in Dhaka.  Following…

4 extortion cases scraped against Tarique

4 extortion cases scraped against Tarique

The High Court (HC) on Wednesday scraped four extortion cases against BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman.  A High Court division bench comprising Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain passed the order, declaring absolute a rule issued earlier by the court in this regard. Senior jurist Barrister AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon and Barrister Kaiser Kamal argued for the BNP leader before the court.

Warrant against Hasina sent to IGP

Warrant against Hasina sent to IGP

International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Advocate Mohammad Tajul Islam on Wednesday said the arrest warrants against 46 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina…

Overhaul constitution, remove president: Anti-Discrimination Student Movement

Overhaul constitution, remove president: Anti-Discrimination Student Movement

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has issued five urgent demands, including the repeal of the 1972 Constitution, the resignation of President Mohammed Sahabuddin, and the banning…

Advisers sit with Chief Justice amid political tension

Advisers sit with Chief Justice amid political tension

Dr. Asif Nazrul, Adviser to the Ministry of Law of the interim government, and Md. Nahid Islam, Adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, held a meeting with Chief Justice…

Tension erupts at Bangabhaban after sound grenade blast

Tension erupts at Bangabhaban after sound grenade blast

A tense situation has been prevailing in front of the Bangabhaban on Tuesday, and things came to a head in the evening following the explosion of a sound grenade.  The incident…

Govt decides to limit tourism in St. Martin's Island in peak season

Govt decides to limit tourism in St. Martin's Island in peak season

The government has decided to limit tourism in Saint Martin's Island in Cox's Bazar during the peak season aiming to protect the country's lone coral island from environmental pollution…

Protesters stage demo demanding president’s removal

Protesters stage demo demanding president’s removal

A group of protesters staged demonstration in front of the Bangabhaban on Tuesday demanding the removal of President Mohammed Sahabuddin. Protesters under the banner of Shadhinota-Shorbobhoumotto…

China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise

China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise

China is holding live-fire drills off the coast of its southern Fujian province facing Taiwan, just a week after a massive air-and-sea drill it called punishment for Taiwan's president…

Barrister Sumon arrested

Barrister Sumon arrested

Police have arrested former lawmaker Barrister Sayedul Haque Sumon from Mirpur. Officials said Sumon was arrested late Monday night by members from Mirpur Model Police Station. He…