A Barguna District and Sessions Judge Saifur Rahman today sent 12 pro-Awami League lawyers of Barguna Bar Association to jail for their alleged role in attacking the local BNP office in March 2023. The accused, including former Bar Association president Mahbubul Bari, appeared in court

The High Court (HC) today restored the Supreme Court’s authority over the control and discipline of subordinate court judges, overturning a constitutional amendment that had vested this power in the executive. The court also directed the government to establish a separate

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today said the government is considering forming International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-3 to expedite trials of serious crimes, including enforced disappearances. Speaking to journalists after inspecting the ICT building and

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds, at many places across the country over the next 24 hours starting from 9:00 am today. According to a BMD bulletin this morning, rainfall is likely

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, who became a state witness in a case over crimes against humanity during the July Uprising, is scheduled to testify today (September 2) against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will hold a meeting with leaders of seven more political parties at the State Guest House Jamuna at 5pm today. Chief Adviser's press wing confirmed the matter on Monday (September 1).  Earlier, on Sunday, Professor Yunus held separate

The Supreme Court chamber judge today (Sept 1) halted a High Court order that had stayed the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election until October 30. Justice Farah Mahbub issued the order until Dhaka University files a civil miscellaneous petition (CMP) seeking a

The High Court has stayed the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election until October 30. The decision was announced on Monday afternoon (Sept 1), effectively halting the electoral process scheduled for September 9, according to the previously declared election

The United States does not support any political party in Bangladesh and seeks only a free, fair, and credible parliamentary election, a senior US diplomat said on Monday. Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, chargé d'affaires of the US Embassy in Dhaka, made the remarks after a

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to hold discussions with leaders of seven more political parties on Tuesday (Sept 2), as part of ongoing consultations ahead of the upcoming national election. The Chief Adviser’s press wing confirmed on Monday afternoon that

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin held a meeting on Monday with Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Dhaka, at the Election Commission headquarters in Dhaka. The meeting began shortly after 2:15 pm at the CEC's office in

The US Embassy in Dhaka issued a stern warning on Monday (Sept 1) against visa fraud and illegal immigration, declaring that individuals involved in such activities will face lifetime bans from entering the United States and possible criminal prosecution. In a post published on its

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is celebrating its 47th founding anniversary today (September 1), marking nearly five decades since its inception by the late President Ziaur Rahman on this day in 1978 at the Ramna Restaurant in Dhaka. To commemorate the occasion, the party has

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus held a meeting with leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) at the state guest house Jamuna in Dhaka on Sunday afternoon. The four-member NCP delegation, led by Chief Organiser (southern region) Hasnat Abdullah, arrived at Jamuna around 5:30pm.

Justice Md Akhtaruzzaman of the High Court (HC) Division has submitted his resignation today amid an ongoing inquiry by the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). A notification posted on the Supreme Court website said Justice Akhtaruzzaman submitted his signed resignation letter to the

The Election Commission (EC) today published a supplementary voter list showing 12,63,07,504 voters nationwide ahead of the next parliamentary elections. Senior Secretary of the Election Commission Secretariat, Akhtar Ahmed, disclosed the supplementary list at his office, saying that

Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan today (August 31) visited Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur at Dhaka Medical College Hospital to inquire about his health following the recent attack on him. Speaking to reporters afterwards, the adviser alleged that leaders of the July

Polythene bags will be confiscated on sight as authorities move to strictly enforce the country’s long-standing ban on single-use plastics, a senior government adviser has warned. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and the

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (Aug 31) forecast comparatively heavier rainfall in six divisions, with the possibility of isolated heavy showers in parts of the country. In its bulletin, meteorologist Kh. Hafizur Rahman said the monsoon trough extends across

President Md Shahabuddin personally inquired about the health of Nurul Haque Nur, President of the Gono Odhikar Parishad and former vice president of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU), following his recent injuries sustained during political unrest. Abu Hanif, a