Azhar demands trial for 'judicial killings'
Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General ATM Azharul Islam has demanded trial for what he termed 'judicial killings' of political figures.He made the demand while addressing a gathering at Shahbagh in the capital on Wednesday shortly after his release from jail.Azhar, who was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity during the...
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SC hears EC's explanation today for declaring Ishraque as DSCC mayor
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday sought to hear the explanation of the Election Commission (EC) about its position over declaring Ishraque Hossain as the mayor of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). The apex court asked the EC to place its explanation before the court today...
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UK envoy meets two NCP leaders
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has met National Citizen Party (NCP) leaders Nahid Islam and Tasnim Jara, and discussed political issues, reiterating its support for Bangladesh's democratic and inclusive future, reports UNB.The British High Commission in Dhaka on Wednesday said the meeting was part of a series of...
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Subrata Bain, Molla Masud, two others on remand
A Dhaka court has placed listed terrorists and 'seven star' syndicate kingpin Subrata Bain and his close accomplice Molla Masud and two others on different terms of remand in a case lodged under Arms Act, report agencies.The two others who were put on remand are underworld shooters Md Arafat Ibn...
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Six sent to jail over Shammo killing
A Dhaka court has sent six accused to jail after the end of their remand in a case filed over the killing of Dhaka University (DU) student Shahriar Alam Shammo, reports BSS.The accused are Tamim Hawlader (30), Polash Sardar (30), Samrat Mallik (28), Hridoy Islam, Sohag, and Robin.The court of...
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Three traders sent to jail for assaulting DU students
A Dhaka court has sent three traders of the capital's Chandni Chowk to jail after end of their one-day remand in a case lodged for assaulting and attempting to kill two students of Dhaka University (DU) for protesting eve-teasing at the market, reports BSS.The three accused are Nazrul Islam Milon,...
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