'We are not handicapped': tribunal says to Tajul as counsels bicker

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- A heated exchange has taken place between the prosecution and defence during the charge-framing hearing over enforced disappearance and torture during the tenure of the ousted Awami ... Read More

Protests erupt outside Bangladeshi missions in India's Delhi, Kolkata, Agartala

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Amid protests over the killing of garment worker Dipu Chandra Das and growing diplomatic tensions, demonstrations have erupted outside Bangladeshi missions in Delhi, Kolkata, and Aga... Read More

Bangladesh seeks swift action after India pledges protection of diplomatic missions

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- In response to protests targeting Bangladesh's diplomatic missions in India, Dhaka has sought tangible follow-up to a security pledge from New Delhi. On Tuesday afternoon, foreign m... Read More

Police arrest 11 more on charges of vandalism, arson at Prothom Alo, Daily Star offices

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Police have arrested 11 more people over attacks, vandalism, and arson at the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star in Dhaka. The Detective Branch arrested nine suspects across ... Read More

CEC Nasir Uddin says assurance of support from police, breaucracy boosted his confidence

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has said assurances from the field administration and police have boosted his confidence about holding a fair election. He ordered electi... Read More

ICT orders trial of Hasina, Kamal and 15 Army officers over alleged disappearances, torture at TFI

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered the start of trial proceedings against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and 15 Army off... Read More

Airport authorities impose 24-hour visitor ban for Tarique's homecoming

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Authorities have banned visitors at Shahjalal International Airport for 24 hours to manage crowds ahead of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's return to the country. According to a... Read More

Lawsuit lodged over attack, vandalism, arson at Daily Star office

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- A case has been filed over the attack, vandalism, and arson at The Daily Star office after news of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi's death spread. Mizanur Rahman, chie... Read More

Government 'fully prepared' to face any challenge ahead of election, Yunus tells US special envoy

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has said the interim government is fully prepared to deal with any challenge as it moves towards the general election scheduled for Feb 12. During a tel... Read More

Police identify 31, arrest 9 over attacks on newspapers, cultural institutions

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Police have identified 31 people involved in the attacks on the offices of two leading newspapers and two cultural organisations in Dhaka during a wave of violence triggered by news ... Read More

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