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Leave to appeal rejected, Bangladesh's top court reaffirms interim government's validity

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Bangladesh's top court has dismissed an appeal to challenge the High Court's decision dismissing a challenge to the formation of the interim government and reaffirming its legal valid... Read More


Government calls for prayers for Khaleda Zia on Friday

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The government has called for prayers wishing for the speedy recovery of ailing BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in all mosques across Bangladesh after the Jummah prayers on Friday. The C... Read More


Khaleda Zia to be taken to London for advanced treatment

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- BNP chief Khaleda Zia will be transferred from Dhaka's Evercare Hospital to a hospital in London for advanced treatment. She will be taken to the UK on board a special air ambulance ... Read More


Khaleda Zia to be airlifted to London for advanced medical treatment

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will be flown to London for advanced medical treatment from Dhaka's Evercare Hospital, where she has been receiving care for a severe lung infection and mu... Read More


Crimes against humanity: Arrest warrant issued for Hasina's son Joy

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has issued an arrest warrant against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina in a case over crimes against humanity for shu... Read More


High Court returns split verdict on management of Chittagong Port's NCT

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The High Court has delivered a split verdict on a petition challenging the validity of the process by which the government is signing an agreement with a foreign company for the opera... Read More


Unsold handsets worth billions linger as NEIR launch nears

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- With 12 days to go before the National Equipment Identification Registrar (NEIR) comes into force, major players in Dhaka's grey market remain without an agreement with the interim go... Read More


High Court orders halt to hill-cutting at Rangamati university site

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- The High Court has ordered an immediate stop to the hill-cutting carried out for the construction of the Rangamati Science and Technology University building. The bench of Justice Si... Read More


Crimes against humanity investigation report on Joy submitted to tribunal

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- International Crimes Tribunal prosecutors have received the investigation report on four individuals, including Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in the ca... Read More


EC moves to amend RPO again ahead of election, referendum schedules

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- As preparations advance for the general and the national referendum, the Election Commission (EC) is bringing yet another round of amendments to electoral laws and rules. Following t... Read More