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Tribunal opens trial of 16 over Ashulia killings, corpse burning

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- International Crimes Tribunal-2 has indicted 16 people in connection with the killing and burning of six bodies during the July Uprising in Dhaka's Ashulia, paving the way for t... Read More


Fresh clashes erupt between Dhaka College, City College students

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Clashes have once again broken out between students of Dhaka College and City College in the capital, reportedly leaving several people injured and bringing traffic on Mirpur Ro... Read More


India denies Awami League running 'anti-Bangladesh activities' on its soil

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- India has rejected allegations by the interim government that "fugitive" Awami League leaders and activists are carrying out "anti-Bangladesh activities" from its soil. On Wednesday... Read More


ACC asks 17 NBR officers to submit asset details over 'evidence of illicit wealth'

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission has asked 17 senior and mid-level officers of the National Board of Revenue to submit statements of their assets and liabilities after investigato... Read More


Protesters demand resignation of Law Advisor Asif Nazrul over Uprising case bail

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Families of the victims and the injured from the July Uprising have demanded the resignation of Law Advisor Asif Nazrul, accusing him of failing to prevent suspects from securin... Read More


Election confirmed in February, no plan to backtrack, says Advisor Asif Nazrul

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The upcoming general election will be held in February no matter what statements are made by the political parties, says Law Advisor Asif Nazrul. On Tuesday, he said the govern... Read More


EU to provide Bangladesh Euro 4mn for upcoming general election

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The European Union (EU) will provide 4 million Euros in electoral support to Bangladesh to hold the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections according to international sta... Read More


Road accidents claim 418 lives in July

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- As many as 418 people have died in 443 road accidents across Bangladesh in July, while 856 individuals suffered injuries. Motorcycles were involved in the highest number of acc... Read More


Bangladesh ends use of party symbols in local government elections

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The government has issued ordinances amending the relevant laws to repeal clauses that allowed the use of party symbols in local government elections. The ordinances were issue... Read More


Asif Nazrul explains remarks on doctors after backlash

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has explained his recent remarks on doctors following backlash from professional groups. In a Facebook post around 8:45pm on Sunday, he claimed that cer... Read More