The BNP says the ongoing trials at the two war crimes tribunals of Bangladesh were not being conducted properly and blamed the failure to get desired verdicts on ‘inefficient prosecutors’.
Day: February 26, 2013
ICT asks Jamaatmen to explain in another 5 days
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 on Tuesday fixed March 3 for three Jamaat leaders to explain their comment on a sub-judice matter.
Home Minister sees steps against Mahmudur
Home Minister Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir on Tuesday assured the Shahbagh protesters of taking measures against Bengali daily Amar Desh Acting Editor Mahmudur Rahman and his associates as per law.
IOJ chief freed hrs after detention
Islami Oikya Jote Chairman Abdul Latif Nejami was released hours after he was picked up by detectives in the capital on Tuesday.
Govt agenda in protests: Fakhrul
The lead opposition BNP has claimed the government is trying to create a state of anarchy in Bangladesh to promote its agenda.
Finn leads England to series win
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Madonna named pop’s top earner
Madonna has beaten Bruce Springsteen and Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters to be named the highest-paid musician in 2012 by trade publication Billboard.
Indo-Bangladesh Teesta diplomacy – Analysis
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Spinner Mominul taken for Lanka Tests
Left-arm spinner Enamul Haque jnr has returned to the Bangladesh Test squad after more than three years following his selection in the 15-man squad to tour Sri Lanka next month.
‘Argo’ beats ‘Lincoln’ to Best Oscar Picture
LOS ANGELES: If Ben Affleck was snubbed by the Oscars, everyone should be so lucky. His Iran rescue thriller “Argo” has won best picture from the Academy Awards.