Fakhrul eyes rise in investment as political stability prevails
LGRD , and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said Bangladesh's political situation has improved compared to the past, expressing optimism that sustained stability would lay a stronger foundation for economic growth, increased investment, and job creation, report agencies."We believe that if we can ensure stability in the country,...
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Ex-DIG Jalil offers ‘cooperation' in Shapla Chattar case
Former deputy inspector general (DIG) of Police Abdul Jalil Mondal has offered to cooperate with the prosecution during the trial at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in a case over the killings during the Hifazat-e-Islam rally at Shapla Chattar in the capital's Motijheel, report agencies.However, his legal counsel said he...
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Govt to scrutinise cases filed during interim govt’s tenure: Home minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government has decided to review crimes against humanity cases filed during the tenure of the interim government, report agencies.He said deputy commissioners (DCs) have been instructed to send district-wise lists of such cases to the Ministry of Home Affairs for scrutiny.The minister made...
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NCP's Nusrat takes oath as MP
Nusrat Tabassum Jyoti, a leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and the newly elected MP for a reserved women's seat in the 13th Parliament, has taken the oath of office, report agencies.Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram, administered the oath to her at the Speaker's office in the parliament...
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Jahajbari 'murder': Indictment hearing against Hasina, seven others June 7
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has rescheduled the indictment hearing against eight individuals, including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of nine youths in an alleged 'staged anti-militant operation' in the capital's Kalyanpur, report agencies.The ICT set a new date for the...
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