A special makeshift court in Old Dhaka Central Jail adjourned the hearing in Zia Charitable Trust graft case filed against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia as she did not agree to appear before it on Wednesday.
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Commission to find other plotters of Bangabandhu murder: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told Parliament that the government is actively considering the formation of a commission to identify other conspirators behind the killing of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Job quota protesters stage rally, demand gazette
Leaders and activists of Bangladesh General Students Rights Protection Council, a platform that spearheads the quota reform movement, on Wednesday brought out a rally on the Dhaka University campus demanding immediate publication of a gazette notification on quota system.
Moderate tremor shakes Dhaka, neighbourhood
Dhaka, Sept 12 – A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook the capital and other parts of the country on Wednesday.
EVM project to come in next Ecnec meeting: Minister
Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said the EVM project will be placed in the next meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) for its approval.
No unity with Jamaat as major partner of BNP: Dr. Kamal
Dhaka, Sept 11 – Gano Forum president and constitutional expert Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday said that there will be no unity having Jamaat-e-Islami, a major partner of the BNP, in the process.
Quota reform: Gazette sought before BCS exam circular
Quota movement activists on Tuesday demanded the government to publish the gazette notification on quota reform before the publication of the circular of 40th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination.
International Criminal Court threatened with US sanctions
The US has threatened sanctions against the International Criminal Court if it goes ahead with prosecutions against Americans.
UN finds strong indication of Rohingya genocide
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has said there is strong evidence indicating genocide, extermination and deportation of the Rohingya in addition to crimes against humanity and war crimes reported to have been committed in three Myanmar states.
9000 MW power import plan: PM, Modi, Mamata opens connector
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government has planned to import 9000 MW of electricity from neighbouring countries by 2041 to maintain the country’s high economic growth.
BNP wants release Khaleda for fair polls
BNP on Monday said the government must release its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail to demonstrate its good intention of holding a fair and acceptable national election.
Cabinet clears draft of Shishu Academy Act
The Cabinet today gave final approval to the draft of “Bangladesh Shishu Academy Act, 2018” and “Motor Cycle Shilpa Unnayan Neetimala, 2018”.
Five Cox’s Bazar schoolboys ‘go missing’ or abducted: No clue
Cox’s Bazar, Sept 10 – Five students of two schools in the sea resort district town of Cox’s Bazar reportedly remained missing since Sunday morning, creating panic among teachers and guardians.
7-Member medical board for Khaleda Zia soon: Home Minister
Dhaka, Sept 9 – In the wake of BNP’s demand to admit jailed party Chief Khaleda Zia in a specialised hospital for her treatment, home minister Asaduzzaman said that a seven-member medical board would be formed for the treatment of…
Parliament in its penultimate session
Another session of the 10th parliament will sit at a convenient time in October next as the current session (22nd session) will continue for only 10 working days until September 20.
Bangladesh wants safe return of Rohingyas: FM
Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali on Sunday said Rohingyas are a composite group of Myanmar people, and Bangladesh wants to send these forcibly displaced people to their homeland in safe and secure manner.
UN urges ICC: Urgently probe Crimes against Rohingya
Dhaka, Sept 9 – United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Adama Dieng has urged ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to consider the recommendation of its Chamber to decide on the opening of an investigation into the atrocities against…
Common people in BD getting benefits of development: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the common people are now getting the benefits of her government’s development programmes as it has been able to lower the inflation rate with sustainable GDP growth.
BD Police HQ probing TIB findings on law enforcers’ graft
Bangladesh Police has formed a committee to look into a survey report that found out the law enforcement agencies as the most corrupt service sector in the country.
AL’s train tour electioneering in northern BD districts
Dhaka, Sept 8 – An Awami League delegation, led by party general secretary Obaidul Quader, left Dhaka Kamalapur Railway Station for Nilphamari by a train on Saturday morning, aiming to carry out electioneering in northern districts.
Home Minister rejects BNP’s arrest allegation
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Friday turned down BNP’s allegation of arresting its leaders and activists arbitrarily, saying members of law enforcement agencies do not arrest any innocent person.
ICC to exercise jurisdiction over repression on the Rohingya
Today, 6 September 2018, Pre-Trial Chamber I (the “Chamber”) of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or the “Court”), composed of Judge Péter Kovács, Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut and Judge Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou, decided by majority that the Court…
Hasina blasts Khaleda for court boycott remark
She welcomes move by Dr Kamal, B Chy to form an alliance Dhaka, Sept 6– Pointing at BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina questioned on Thursday how a citizen of the country can make an audacious remark that…
Literacy rate now 72.9 pc, says BD Govt Minister
Primary and Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman on Thursday said now the literacy rate in the country is 72.9 percent which was 72.3 last year.
PM urges all to check electricity wastage
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged all to exercise austerity in electricity consumption as they may not get it at such a lower rate in the future.
Bangladesh alert about Brahmaputra’s likely swell-up
Bangladesh is alert about the release of excess water by China which may cause floods in the downstream of the Brahmaputra River casting a possible impact on Bangladesh, too.
Khaleda sees no justice: Court begins graft hearing in jail
Dhaka, Sept 5 – The trial proceedings of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Zia Charitable Trust graft case began around 12:15 pm while the judge reached the court at 11.07am yesterday Wednesday at a makeshift court set up inside…
Govt ensured voting rights of people: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said democracy is now established on a strong base in the country as her government has ensured the voting rights of people.
Dhaka hopeful of beginning Rohingya repatriation soon
Bangladesh has expressed hope that Rohingya repatriation will begin soon with the return of over 3,000 Rohingyas—though no specific date has been set to begin the process.
Zia Charitable Trust case trial at Dhaka old central jail
The government has decided to hold the trial of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case at central jail in old part of the city after setting a temporary court there.