61 ‘pro-AL’ lawyers sent to jail in murder attempt case
A Dhaka court has sent to jail 61 pro-Awami League (AL) lawyers in a case lodged over assault and attempt to murder allegedly committed during July-August mass uprising, reports BSS.The court also allowed bail to 19 others, including former president of Dhaka Bar Association Abu Sayeed Sagar, in the case.Dhaka...
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Tulip face questions if she misled UK parliament on flat ownership
Former Labour city minister Tulip Siddiq has faced questions over whether she misled the UK parliament over the ownership of an apartment in Bangladesh, reports The Daily Mail, reports bdnews24.com.The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Bangladesh is investigating the MP over the apartment - valued at £600,000, the UK-based publication says.Tulip...
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ACC files two cases against Hasan Mahmud, wife over illegal wealth
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two cases against former foreign minister Hasan Mahmud and his wife Nuran Fatema over allegations of having wealth beyond means, reports bdnews24.com.It also accuses them of involvement in suspicious transactions amounting to more than Tk 7.22 billion across 65 bank accounts.Dr Mohammad Abdul Momen...
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BNP urges India to reconsider waqf amendment bill
FE REPORTBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Thursday called upon the Indian government to ensure religious harmony by reconsidering the Waqf amendment bill for the sake of a congenial environment in the region.BNP also termed the amendment as discriminatory and interference in religious rights of the Muslims in India. "We urge...
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SC unit of Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi forum formed
The Supreme Court (SC) unit of Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum, a platform for pro-BNP lawyers, has been formed with Barrister Bodruddoza Badal as its convener and Advocate Gazi Tauhidul Islam its member secretary, reports BSS.Confirming the matter, Barrister Badal said Central Committee President of Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum Advocate Zainul Abedin and...
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DU students submit memorandum for DUCSU polls roadmap
A group of Dhaka University (DU) students has submitted a memorandum to Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Prof Dr Sayma Haque Bidisha, urging the authorities to promptly announce a roadmap for holding the long-stalled Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election, reports UNB. They handed over the memorandum to Prof Sayma at...
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Railway workers seek justice for attack on two fellows
FE REPORT A railway workers' group formed a human chain at Kamalapur Railway Station on Sunday demanding justice for the attack on two railway employees at Baradkundu, Cumilla.The group, 'Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Railway Sramik and Employees Dal', also demanded safety at work.Imrul Qaes Palashi, assistant general secretary of Railway Sramik Dal...
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