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Hasina will face trial, in person or in absentia

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina will face trial, regardless of whether she is present in Bangladesh or not, Chief Adviser (CA) Dr Yunus has said in an interview with Sky News, report agencies."She will stand trial, there is no doubt about that, all the evidence is here but she is...

CR Abrar sworn in as adviser

Prof Chowdhury R Abrar was sworn in as adviser to the interim government on Wednesday, reports UNB.President Mohammed Shahbuddin administered the oath at Bangabhahan around 11:00 am.On Tuesday, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said CR Abrar would take the oath on Wednesday.Prof Abrar completed his studies at the University...

BNP will take steps to deregulate business, economy, if elected: Khosru

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said if BNP comes to power, it will take steps to reduce excessive regulations in business, commerce and the economy, as Bangladesh has become overly regulated, reports UNB."If there is a chance (to come in power) in the future, we will...

Anisul, Shajahan Khan among nine shown arrested in new cases

A total of nine people, including former law minister Anisul Huq and former shipping minister Shajahan Khan, have been shown arrested in murder and attempted-to-murder cases filed with different police stations during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, report agencies.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Monirul Islam delivered the orders following the petition filed...

Shamsuddin Chy Manik on remand

A Dhaka court has placed former justice AHM Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik on a two-day remand in a murder case filed with Gulshan police station, report agencies. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Manirul Islam passed the order when inspector of Anti-Terrorism Unit and also the investigating officer of the case Aminul Islam...

ACC sues ex-minister Dastagir Gazi, wife over illegal wealth

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former Textile and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi and his wife Hasina Gazi on charges of acquiring assets outside known sources of income, report agencies.Two cases were filed against them, Director General Akhter Hossain told this while talking to reporters at...