Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's critical condition: BNP
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's deteriorating health is largely the result of actions taken by Awami League President and deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, reports UNB.Rizvi said, "Begum Khaleda Zia is in this critical condition today...
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Lawyer Panna apologises to ICT after summons for ‘no-show’
Senior Supreme Court lawyer ZI Khan Panna has apologised before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) after refusing to act as the state-appointed defence counsel for ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina in a case of crimes against humanity linked to custodial torture and enforced disappearances during the Awami League's rule, reports...
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NCP warns of resistance if corrupt EC officials aren’t removed
National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday warned that the party will "resist" if immediate action is not taken against corrupt officials still working inside the Election Commission (EC), reports UNB.He issued the warning on Monday after a meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner at the EC headquarters...
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Tribunal rejects Army officers' plea to appear virtually
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has rejected the request for Army officers arrested in a case over crimes against humanity for enforced disappearances and torture in Task Force Interrogation (TFI) cells during the Awami League government to attend hearings virtually, reports bdnews24.com. Tribunal-1 made the decision on Wednesday after hearing...
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28th anniv of CHT accord observed
The 28th anniversary of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord was observed in the city on Tuesday, says a statement.Supradip Chakma, adviser on the CHT affairs, extended his greetings and congratulations to the people of all strata in the CHT marking the day.The adviser was addressing as the chief...
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