A Bangladesh tribunal formally accused four individuals, among them Awami League joint general secretary Md Mahbubul Alam Hanif, of committing atrocities during violence that claimed six lives in Kushtia last summer. The International Crimes Tribunals-2 panel, headed by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, established three specific counts against Hanif, along with district party president Sadar Uddin Khan, secretary Azgar Ali and city organization secretary Ataur Rahman Khan Ata during proceedings held on Sunday.
Authorities have not apprehended any of the defendants, who face prosecution despite their absence from court. The tribunal scheduled Nov. 25 for prosecutors to deliver initial statements in the matter.
Officials previously...
A tribunal in Bangladesh has authorized criminal proceedings against Hasanul Haq Inu, who previously served as information minister, for his alleged involvement in six deaths that occurred in Kushtia during political unrest last year. The International Crimes Tribunal-2 established eight charges of crimes against humanity against the former Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal president on Sunday, with Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury leading the panel that issued the ruling.
Prosecutors claim Inu directed the fatal actions after speaking with then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina while demonstrations unfolded. When tribunal members asked whether he accepted guilt regarding the accusations, Inu maintained he was innocent. His attorney had previously...
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party will commemorate the 1975 civil-military uprising through activities spanning 10 days beginning Tuesday. Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir detailed the schedule during a briefing at party headquarters in Nayapaltan following discussions between BNP officials and affiliated organizations.
Activities start on November 5 with a forum hosted by Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal and conclude on November 13. Party banners will fly above BNP facilities nationwide on the morning of November 7, when senior members will visit founder Ziaur Rahman's burial site at 10 a.m. to lay flowers and pray. Dhaka's northern and southern branches will stage a demonstration departing from Nayapaltan at 3 p.m., while district...
The National Citizen Party plans to run candidates across all 300 constituencies when Bangladesh holds its next parliamentary vote, with party Convener Nahid Islam declaring he will seek a seat representing Dhaka. Islam shared the campaign strategy during a briefing at party headquarters in the capital's Banglamotor area on Sunday afternoon, stating that officials may reveal their full candidate roster before December arrives.
Islam accused unnamed groups of attempting to undermine the electoral process while claiming rival political organizations are creating openings for the Awami League to take advantage of current circumstances. The party leader warned that forces resisting governmental changes will eventually vanish from the...
Bangladesh reduced cooking gas costs for November as regulators lowered the retail rate for a 12-kilogram cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas by 26 taka, bringing the new total to 1,215 taka. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission revealed the adjusted pricing on Sunday and said the changes would begin that evening. Motorists using autogas will pay 55.58 taka per liter rather than the previous 56.77 taka.
October saw a 29-taka decrease for 12-kilogram cylinders and a 1.38-taka drop for vehicle fuel. Commission records show LPG underwent seven increases and four reductions during 2024, with rates holding steady one time. Prices climbed in January, February, March, July, August, September and October, while April, May, June and...
Sundarban Courier Service marked 43 years of operation with festivities at its Uttara headquarters in Dhaka. The celebration featured prayer services, discussions, and cake-cutting ceremonies honoring the delivery company established by freedom fighter Md. Imamul Kabir Shanto in 1983.
Leadership figures attending the anniversary included Dr. Md. Ahsanul Kabir, who chairs both the Shanto-Mariam Foundation and the courier firm, alongside board member Artist Afroza Begum and Vice Chairman Hafizur Rahman Pulak. Commemorations began with tributes at the grave of Shanto, who died after building Bangladesh's pioneering express mail network. The government previously recognized his achievements by bestowing the Legend of Courier designation...
Pathao has added a three-wheeled auto-rickshaw service to its mobile platform as the Bangladeshi transportation company marks a decade of operations. The new CNG option joins existing motorcycle and car alternatives within the application, giving customers another choice for urban travel.
The company positions the auto-rickshaw tier between its least and most expensive offerings, targeting commuters seeking a balance between cost and comfort. Users selecting this transport method through the app can propose their own fare through a bidding system. Safety features include emergency alerts and location sharing capabilities, with coverage providing up to 100,000 taka in protection for both drivers and passengers. Customers paying through...
Bangladesh's interim administration kicked off its parliamentary election promotional effort on Sunday by distributing a 48-second video announcement. The Chief Adviser's Press Wing confirmed that activities promoting the 2026 national vote have begun.
Captain Dr. Md Khan Sobayel Bin Rafiq appears in the brief clip, urging citizens to take part in what he describes as the nation's most consequential democratic exercise. The retired military officer previously led investigations into the 2009 BDR rebellion and advocates for families affected by forced disappearances. His message encourages Bangladeshis to move beyond earlier difficulties and embrace their opportunity to shape the country's direction through balloting. He tells viewers...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami members have returned Dr. Shafiqur Rahman to leadership for another term running from 2026 through 2028, the organization reported on Sunday. Party officials conducted the leadership vote through confidential balloting among registered Rukon members nationwide between October 9 and October 25.
Maulana ATM Masum, who holds positions as Chief Election Commissioner and Assistant Secretary General, revealed the outcome on Saturday evening after designated teams finished tallying results. Rahman secured more support than any rival candidate in the contest.
The political group distributed a statement confirming that Rahman garnered the most ballots cast by party membership during the multi-week election period...
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