Barrister Toby Cadman, special prosecutor advisor to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), expressed hope on Monday that India would uphold the truth and respond positively to Bangladesh’s note verbale requesting the repatriation of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed four cases against Tarique Ahmed Siddique, former military adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 18 others over embezzlement from various airport-related projects. Three other accused in the case are Mohibul Haque, former senior

India’s ruling party, BJP, will remove illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and Rohingyas from Delhi within two years if it secures a mandate in next month's provincial elections, said Home Minister Amit Shah, a key strategist of the Hindu nationalist party. Speaking at a public

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today (Jan 27) issued arrest warrants against two Awami League (AL) leaders and six police officers for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the July-August mass uprising last year. ICT Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam

The teachers of independent Ebtedayee madrasas have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government demanding the nationalisation of their jobs. Prof Ruhul Amin of the Department of International Relations, Dhaka University (DU) announced the ultimatum on behalf of the protesting teachers

Dhaka University (DU) authorities today (Jan 27) decided to cancel the affiliation of the seven colleges with the university.  According to the decision, no new students will be admitted to Dhaka University under this affiliation for the 2024–25 academic session. On

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (Jan 27) forecasted that a mild cold wave is currently affecting the northern and northeastern regions and is expected to persist for the next 24 hours. According to the forecast, which took effect from 9 AM today, the districts of

A court in Dhaka today (Jan 27) fixed March 2 as the new deadline for submitting the investigation report in the case involving the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi, marking the 115th extension of the deadline. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate GM Farhan Ishtiak

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan has called an emergency meeting with the principals of the seven affiliated colleges. The meeting is scheduled for 12:30 pm on Monday (January 27), according to a press release issued on Sunday (January 26) night by Mohammad Rafiqul

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin emphasized today that all necessary preparations for the national elections must be completed by October to ensure the polls can take place in December.  Speaking at a function organized by the Reporters Forum for Election and

The government has suspended two Additional Superintendents of Police (Addl. SPs), Shahidul Islam and Sadek Kawsar Dastgir, under Section 57 of the Public Service Act, 2018. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued separate notifications on January 19, signed by Secretary Nasimul Gani.

The International Crime Tribunal (ICT) has issued an arrest warrant for Md Harun-or-Rashid, the former Director General (DG) of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the anti-discrimination student protests last July and August. The

A Dhaka court today directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to interrogate Laila Kaniz, the former upazila chairman and wife of ex-National Board of Revenue (NBR) member Matiur Rahman, for one day.  Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the

A Dhaka court today granted the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) permission to interrogate former Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) chief Masud Biswas at the jail gate for one day. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order after holding

A Dhaka court today set February 4 for a hearing on charge framing in a case filed against suspended Assistant Commissioner Tapasi Tabassum Urmi for making derogatory remarks about Abu Sayed and other martyrs of the July-August mass uprising.  Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md

Police deployed sound grenades and a water cannon to disperse protesting Ebtedayee teachers in front of Shahbagh Police Station on Sunday afternoon. Police reportedly restricted teachers when they tried to break through makeshift police barricades at Shahbagh during a march towards the

Light to moderate fog may form across the country from late night to morning, according to a release from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The forecast, effective from 9 AM today, also states that a mild cold wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Chuadanga, Pabna, Naogaon,

Maj Gen (retd) KM Shafiullah, former chief of the Bangladesh Army and a valiant freedom fighter, passed away on Sunday morning at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in the capital. He breathed his last at around 8:45 am in the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) while

The announcement of the Bangla Academy Literary Award 2024 has been postponed.  Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki confirmed the decision on his verified Facebook page on Saturday night.  The delay comes just two days after the Academy revealed the names of

Adviser to the Interim Government, Mahfuj Alam, today said that the Awami League (AL) would not be allowed to participate in the upcoming general election, warning that their involvement could pave the way for the return of fascism to Bangladesh's politics. Speaking at a meeting in