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Aminul Islam replaces Tajul Islam as ICT chief prosecutor

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The government has removed Tajul Islam from his post as chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) and appointed Md Aminul Islam in his place. The law ministry anno... Read More


President Shahabuddin approves resignations of judges Mamnoon, Naima

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accepted the resignations of High Court Division judges Justice Mamnoon Rahman and Justice Naima Haider. The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliame... Read More


EU urges reforms to continue as Bangladesh nears PCA signing

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The European Union has urged Bangladesh's new government to continue reforms initiated under the interim administration, particularly in judicial processes, commercial courts and mig... Read More


Government to review firearm licences issued during Awami League rule

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- In a move aimed at tightening oversight of civilian firearms, the government is going to review gun licences issued during the Awami League government, with authorities set to verify... Read More


Bangladesh, United States seek to expand cooperation and elevate bilateral ties

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Bangladesh and the United States are seeking to elevate their partnership to "new heights", with both sides highlighting broader collaboration across key sectors of engagement. The ... Read More


Bangladesh First sets tone for foreign policy as Khalilur seeks 'mutually beneficial' ties

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Setting out the tone of the government's diplomacy, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said Bangladesh hopes to establish "very deep relations" with all countries while pursuing a ... Read More


Rumours swirl over removal of ICT Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Speculation is rife that Mohammad Tajul Islam, chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), has been removed from his position, though no official confirmation has ye... Read More


'Normal for elected govt to choose its own people,' says departing ICT chief prosecutor

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Tajul Islam has described his removal as chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) as a "normal phenomenon", saying it is natural for an elected government to appoi... Read More


Awami League office openings will face 'legal review', says Mirza Fakhrul

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The reopening of Awami League offices in multiple areas after the formation of the new government has been taken up for legal scrutiny, according to BNP Secretary General and Local G... Read More


Former BNP ward leader shot at Dhaka's Panthapath

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- A shoe trader and former joint general secretary of BNP's Ward 16 unit has been shot in Dhaka's Panthapath. Shafiqul Rahman, 55, a trader at the floating shoe market near Bashundhar... Read More