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Hearing on appeal over caretaker govt system continues

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today continued hearing an appeal against its earlier judgment that had abolished the poll-time non-party caretaker government system.
[caption id="attachment_8571" align="alignleft" width="836"] Bangladesh Supreme Court.[/caption] The Appellate Division full bench, headed by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, held the hearing for the fifth consecutive day. At the end of today's proceedings, the apex court adjourned the hearing till November 2. Senior Advocate Zai...

The hidden reign of ‘Balu Sattar’

Where has Haji Abdus Sattar — better known across Sirajganj as “Balu Sattar” — gone? Once a household name in the district’s sand business and Awami League politics, the controversial sand trader has vanished from public view.

Yet, many locals claim his invisible hand still grips the multimillion-taka sand trade stretching across the Jamuna River.

An empire built on the Jamuna’s sands

Bail bonds thru’ online begins tomorrow: Law Adviser

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today said the process of receiving bail bonds online will begin on a trial basis tomorrow (Wednesday), allowing bail documents to reach prisons directly in a single click. “After a person secures bail, there are reportedly 12 stages before release—often involving money and harassment. From tomorrow, we’re launching a pilot project. With just one click, the bail bond will instantly reach the respective jail,” he said.
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AI advances, but so do digital dangers

Nusrat Tayba Mim:

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ushered in significant innovation and convenience across multiple sectors. However, its unregulated misuse is increasingly contributing to a surge in cybercrimes, including misinformation, identity theft, and phishing attacks. Legal experts and analysts are now calling for immediate legislative reform in Bangladesh to address these emerging threats. Without a comprehensive framework to regulate AI-driven o...

On-duty security forces to get Tk 2.3cr for improved diet on Eid day

The government has allocated Taka 2.3 crore for serving improved food to the on-duty members of police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Ansar and VDP and Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, according to a notification issued on Sunday.

"The government allocated the amount to meet the expenses of serving improved food to members of the police, BGB, Ansar and VDP and Bangladesh Coast Guard who are responsible for patrolling, checking posts and jo...

Teen boy kills father over mobile dispute

Chuadanga Correspondent: A son killed his father at Polashpara in Chuadanga district town on March 22 at about 9 pm over using a mobile phone. Police arrested him with two knives which were used in the killing.

The deceased was identified as AKM Rintu alias Dodul, 52, son of Kaji Afazuddin of Polashpara in the district town.

According to sources, AKM Rifat Rahman, 17, son of deceased AKM Rintu of Polashpara in the town was arrested...
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