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Judges must also be held accountable, says International Crimes Tribunal

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has said that those who deliver verdicts must also be held accountable for their mistakes and shortcomings. Tribunal-1 Chairman Md Golam Mort... Read More


Bangladesh border guard injured in mine blast near Myanmar border

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- A member of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been injured after a mine exploded while he was part of a patrol in the Bangladesh-Myanmar border area in Bandarban. The incident occur... Read More


All suspects acquitted over murder of Rajshahi University Chhatra League activist Faruk Hossain

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- A court has acquitted all suspects in the 2010 murder case of Rajshahi University (RU) Chhatra League activist Faruk Hossain. Rajshahi Metropolitan Sessions Judge Zulfikar Ullah del... Read More


Some looted weapons will remain unaccounted for, says Home Advisor Jahangir

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury believes it is not possible to recover all the weapons looted from police stations during the protests in July and August last year. He made the... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus flies to Rome

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has departed for the Italian capital of Rome to attend a flagship event organised by the World Food Forum (WFF). The Biman Bangladesh flight carrying th... Read More


Arrest warrants against 100 more Army officers 'baseless rumour', says press secretary

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has dismissed social media claims that arrest warrants were being issued against more than 100 Army officers, calling these "completely ... Read More


Shahidul Alam reveals mental abuse by Israel during Gaza Flotilla detention

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Photographer Shahidul Alam has said he suffered mainly psychological abuse after Israeli forces detained a vessel from the Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla and took him into custody. On ... Read More


15 military officers in 'custody over crimes against humanity', says Army HQ

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- The Bangladesh Army has said it took 15 of its officers into custody following warrants issued against 30 over alleged involvement in enforced disappearances and crimes against human... Read More


DSCC launches clean-up drive at DU, BUET and Dhaka Medical College

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will work in tandem with Dhaka University (DU), the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), and Dhaka Medical College Hosp... Read More


Legal basis of July Charter 'a matter of life or death', says Khelafat's Mamunul

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish chief Mamunul Haque has demanded that the general election be held under the legal framework of the July Charter, calling it "a matter of life or death". ... Read More