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New ICT Chief Prosecutor Aminul promises criminals will be brought to justice

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Md Aminul Islam, the newly appointed chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), has pledged to ensure that offenders face the full force of the law while protecting... 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


Three secretaries transferred in latest administration shake-up

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The government has transferred three secretaries to the Ministry of Public Administration. A notification on Monday announced the administrative reshuffle. The transferred officers... Read More


Woman dies on way to Dhaka after suffering burns in Chattogram blast

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- A woman who suffered burns in a gas explosion at a Chattogram Halishahar flat has died on the way to Dhaka. The victim, 40-year-old Nurjahan Akter Rani, had suffered 100 percent bur... 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


Survivor Faiza returns home after Saudi Arabia crash killed family, still unaware of loss

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Faiza Akhter, who lost her parents and two sisters in a road accident in Saudi Arabia, has returned to her village home in Lakshmipur's Ramganj Upazila. However, she is still unaware... Read More


Publishers' Unity pulls boycott of Ekushey Book Fair

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- After days of tension over stall allocations and scheduling, Publishers' Unity has reversed its decision to boycott the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, allowing hundreds of publishers to joi... 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


Dhaka Chamber of Commerce says extortion rose by 20-50% under interim government

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Extortion in the business sector surged by 20 to 50 percent during the tenure of the previous interim government after the fall of the Awami League government, Dhaka Chamber of Comme... Read More