12 remanded in cases over violence at Ctg court
A Chattogram court yesterday placed 12 accused on a six-day remand in two cases over attacking police and obstructing their duties during violent protests over a former ISKCON leader’s arrest.
Internet outage in july: Unity among journos played crucial role in publishing news
Local journalists faced immense risks during the July uprising but displayed unity and resilience, which led them to continue reporting despite the internet blackout imposed by the then-government, speakers said at a discussion yesterday.
Banks were considered ‘the best place to rob’
Ahsan H Mansur has said he never witnessed “any country where the highest level of the government, engineering with the help of some goons,” managed “the systematic robbing of the banks”.
Rejoinder, our reply
Jatiya Nagorik Committee sent a rejoinder to our report titled “Nagorik Committee members split over ex-Shibir leader joining,” published on November 26, saying the report was a one-sided portrayal and appeared to align with the divisive tendency to stigmatise individuals.
Facebook post: Hindu temples, houses attacked in Sunamganj
At least two temples were ransacked and “many” homes and shops of the Hindu people were vandalised at a remote village in Dowarabazar upazila of Sunamganj on Tuesday night, said locals.
Chief justice pays courtesy call on chief adviser
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka yesterday
Let’s unite to protect nation’s sovereignty
Leaders of political parties yesterday agreed to unite and set all their differences aside when the country’s sovereignty, existence, independence, and dignity are threatened.
Mass Uprising: Amu, Qamrul shown arrested in genocide case
Former Awami League ministers Amir Hossain Amu and Qamrul Islam have been shown arrested in a case filed at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) over their involvement in crimes against humanity and genocide during the July uprising.
Of cronies and crimes / Zahir: A lawyer who terrorised Moulvibazar
Md Abu Zahir, a former Awami League lawmaker, gained notoriety for orchestrating an extensive network of land grabbing and extortion throughout Moulvibazar.
Fundamental rights, religious freedom need to be respected
The US has stressed the need for respect for religious and other fundamental freedoms, and basic human rights in Bangladesh amid alleged attacks on minorities.
Qualitative political change key to administrative reforms
Without bringing qualitative changes in politics, it is not possible to achieve desired reforms in administration, said speakers at a roundtable yesterday.
Environment for free expression a must
Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman yesterday said significant reforms are needed in the state administration.
BNP voice concern over attack on Bangladesh mission
BNP expressed deep concern over India's remarks surrounding the arrest of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and subsequent attacks on Bangladeshi diplomatic missions
Service seekers paid Tk 1.46 lakh crore in bribes during AL rule
People paid an estimated Tk 1.46 lakh crore in bribes to get services during the 15 years of Awami League rule, according to findings of Transparency International Bangladesh.
Attack on Agartala mission: Protests mount, Yunus moves for national unity
Amid demonstrations in the capital and different districts over the attack on Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus last night began a series of dialogues to achieve national unity.
Bangladesh won't compromise in regards to sovereignty: Hasnat
Bangladesh will not compromise even an inch in the question of sovereignty and territorial integrity with India, said Anti-Discrimination Students Movement convener Hasnat Abdullah
Summit, Petrobangla disputing $22m bill
Summit has run into a payment dispute with Petrobangla over a $22 million bill for the four months its floating LNG terminal was out of commission as a result of damages from cyclone Remal.
‘Neutral platform needed to amplify women’s voices’
A neutral platform for women is necessary to unite rights advocates and to amplify voices from the grassroots, speakers said at a discussion yesterday.
Tarique calls for utmost restraint
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon all Bangladeshis to show utmost restraint and not fall prey to any provocation amid the tension between Bangladesh and India.
FDI data overstated by $5.7b in four years
The Bangladesh Bank overstated the net foreign direct investment data by $5.7 billion between fiscal 2019-20 and 2022-23.
Draft a new constitution
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the Jatiya Nagorik Committee yesterday proposed drafting a fresh constitution, formation of a constituent assembly, and recognition of the student-led July-August mass upsurge in the new constitution.