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Hasina to face charges of genocide, crimes against humanity

A complaint against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been filed with the investigation agency of the International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. Supreme Court lawyer Gazi MH Tamim made the application today on behalf of Md Bulbul Kabir, father of Arif Ahmed Siam, a student who succumbed to his injuries two days later, after being shot by police during the anti-discrimination student movement in Savar on August 5. The complaint has been filed...

Shafiqul press secretary to Chief Advisor

Shafiqul Alam, Bangladesh bureau chief of international news agency AFP, has been appointed as the press secretary to the Chief Advisor of the interim government, according to a gazette notification received here today. In line with the order of the president Mohammed Shahbuddin, the Ministry of Public Administration issued the gazette notification on Tuesday. The status of the press secretary will be equivalent to a secretary of the government. The duration of the contractual appointment depends...

UK assures support to Yunus-led govt

British High Commissioner in Dhaka Sarah Cooke today said that the UK welcomed Bangladesh's interim government led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus as the new government has Britain's support. "The interim government has the UK's support as it works to restore peace and order, ensure accountability and chart a peaceful pathway to an inclusive, prosperous and democratic future for the people of Bangladesh," she said. Cooke made the remarks when she called on the interim government's Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hoss...

Fakhrul on way to Rangpur

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir delivered his short speech & guideline at the BNP Party Office, Saidpur on 14th August (Wednesday). On his way to Rangpur, taking a short break he attended Saidpur BNP Office to encourage his party leaders & workers. Press & Media of the District were also present there.

Trial to be conducted at ICT

The interim government has announced that the killings that occurred during the student-people movement in July and the first week of August will be tried at the International Crimes Tribunal. Additionally, the government has initiated an investigation into these incidents under the supervision of the United Nations. [caption id="attachment_30898" align="alignleft" width="593"] File Photo[/caption] Asif Nazrul, the advisor for law, judiciary, and parliamentary affairs, made this announcement during a press conference at the Secretariat on ...

Strengthen security in businesses and factories: FBCCI

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has urged law enforcement agencies to coordinate all for ensuring the security in companies and industrial establishments. “If the law and order situation improves, confidence will return among businessmen and investors. The business community is hopeful that the economy will regain its momentum if the security of businesses and industries is ensured,” said FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam. The president said this while speaking at a coordina...
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