Govt committed to conducting credible probe into July-Aug massacre: Asif Nazrul
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said the interim government is committed to an impartial and credible investigation into the July-August massacre in Bangladesh and proper judicial processes for redress, report agencies.Asif Nazrul made the remarks while addressing a session titled 'OHCHR Fact-Finding Report on Human Rights Violations and Abuses...
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US rights group to help BD's democratic transition
President of US-based human rights group 'Right to Freedom' Ambassador William B Milam and Executive Director American diplomat Jon Danilowicz called on Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Thursday, report agencies.They updated the CA about the work of the Right...
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Withdrawal of 4,615 ‘political’ cases recommended
The committee, formed by the Ministry of Law to review and recommend withdrawal of politically motivated cases, has so far suggested lifting 4,615 cases, reports UNB.Headed by Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Prof Dr Asif Nazrul, the committee has held six meetings to assess the cases and determine their...
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Travel ban on ex-RCC mayor Liton, family, ex-Jatrabari OC, wife
A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on former Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton, his wife Shahin Akter, daughters Anika Fariha Zaman and Maisa Samiha Zaman over graft allegations, report agencies.Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order on Thursday, accepting a...
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Tarique, Mamun acquitted in money laundering case
The Supreme Court (SC) has acquitted BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and businessman Giasuddin Al Mamun in a money laundering case, report agencies.A four-member tribunal headed by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed passed the order on Thursday, said the defendants' lawyer, Advocate Md Maksud Ullah.On December 10 last year,...
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BNP leader suspended in Jashore for 'looting' rice
BENAPOLE, Mar 06 (UNB): A local BNP leader has been suspended by the party in Sharsha uapzila of Jashore over alleged looting of 155 sacks of rice meant for a government's food-friendly programme.The suspended BNP leader is Ruhul Kuddus, vice-president of Sharsha Upazila unit BNP and a former chairman of...
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Ex-MP MA Maleque on remand
A Dhaka court has placed former Member of Parliament (MP) from Dhaka-20 constituency MA Maleque on a four-day remand in a case lodged over the murder of one Riajul Islam in the Ashulia area during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Tajul Islam Sohagh passed the order on...
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