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Court freezes 57 bank accounts of Nanok, family amid graft probe

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of 57 bank accounts belonging to Awami League Presidium member and former minister Jahangir Kabir Nanok, his wife and daughter as part of an ong... Read More


Families of July Uprising victims want Hasina brought back, hanged for crimes against humanity

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Families of July Uprising victims say they want deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina brought back from India so that a death sentence, if handed down, can be carried out. Even "a th... Read More


Bangladesh tribunal begins delivering verdict against ousted PM Hasina

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- The International Crimes Tribunal is delivering its verdict in the case over crimes against humanity charges against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others. The three-me... Read More


4 crude bombs explode in an hour in Manikganj, 2 injured

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- At least four crude bombs have reportedly exploded in an hour in Manikganj, injuring two people. The explosions took place between 10pm and 11pm on Sunday in areas surrounding the c... Read More


UN's human rights agency opposes Hasina death penalty, stresses 'due process, fair trial'

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- The leading UN entity on human rights has voiced concern over the verdict against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, stressing due process, fair-trial standards and complete opposi... Read More


'We oppose death penalty in all circumstances', says UN on Hasina verdict

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has voiced concern over the verdict against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, stressing due process, fair-trial sta... Read More


Five vehicles torched, crude bombs go off in overnight unrest across Dhaka

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Several buses, a truck and a four-wheeled passenger vehicle, locally known as a "Laguna", have been set on fire in Dhaka's Merul Badda, Mohammadpur, Savar, Narayanganj, and Dhamrai a... Read More


Rickshaw driver shot for 'not driving fast' after Jubo Dal leader killing

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Miscreants who killed Jubo Dal leader Golam Kibria in Dhaka's Pallabi and fled in a battery-powered rickshaw also shot the driver for "not going fast enough". The 20-year-old driver... Read More


Heavy security at Bangladesh tribunal ahead of Hasina verdict, ex-police chief in lock-up

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Security at the International Crimes Tribunal has been beefed up ahead of the verdict in the case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two others for their role in attempt... Read More


Political parties say EC lacks resolve, independence to deliver credible polls

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Political parties taking part in the Election Commission's ongoing dialogues have delivered a blunt warning: without independence and resolve, the commission cannot hope to deliver a... Read More