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ICT dismisses Ziaul’s plea challenging tribunal jurisdiction

The International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday dismissed an application filed by retired major general Ziaul Ahsan challenging the tribunal’s jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the July–August 2024 student-led uprising...

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1m people fled Sudan war to S Sudan: UN

Over one million people have now fled the Sudanese war into neighbouring South Sudan, according to the United Nations, which said the figures illustrated the scale of the unfolding humanitarian crisis...

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S Alam Group financial crimes, aides shouldn’t go unpunished

THE shocking extent of financial crimes of the S Alam Group is evident in the recent disclosure of the amount of loans that the group has taken out from 10 banks and a non-bank financial institution. The Financial Intelligence Unit reveals that the group had taken a staggering Tk 2.25 lakh crore, or $16.6 billion, from these institutions. About 44 per cent, or...

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KSA-bound passengers stage demo over vaccine crisis

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-bound migrants and those intending to perform Umrah staged demonstration in Dhaka on Tuesday after failing to receive mandatory meningitis vaccination to travel the Middle East country...

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SRI LANKA: Foreign assistance offer need to be evaluated realistically

FOUR months after coming to power, the National People’s Power government is facing growing criticism from those in the opposition and also scepticism regarding its ability to make policies necessary to revive the country and its economy. The catchy stories in the media are invariably in relation to some mishap or shortcoming in the past of government...

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Buttler wants 'alliance' with coach McCullum

England captain Jos Buttler said Tuesday he wants to build an ‘alliance’ with new white-ball coach Brendon McCullum, as they named their side for the first of five T20s in India.

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Shaheed Asad Day observed

Shaheed Asad Day was observed on Monday, commemorating the supreme sacrifice of student leader Asaduzzaman during the mass uprising against then Pakistani autocratic ruler Ayub Khan in 1969...

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Bangladesh women suffer crushing defeat to West Indies

Bangladesh women's cricket team's aspiration to have a direction qualification to the ICC Women's World Cup received a setback when they suffered a crushing nine-wicket defeat to West Indies in their first of the three-match ODI series at Basseterre in Sti Kitts on Monday.

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Shaheed Asad Day today

Shaheed Asad Day will be observed on Monday, commemorating the supreme sacrifice of the student leader Asaduzzaman Asad...

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Lewis assures UN’s help for ICT trial process

The resident coordinator of the United Nations in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis on Sunday assured the International Crimes Tribunal of continuous support of the world body to continue the trial process smoothly.

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Admin cadre’s supremacy manifests fascism: speakers

Speakers at a seminar held in Dhaka on Saturday condemned arbitrary suspension of officials from education, health, fisheries and livestock cadres, and the public administration reform commission’s negligence in listening to the voice of those protesting against inter-cadre discrimination...

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Pothas leaves Tigers 

Nic Pothas has resigned from his position as the Bangladesh national cricket team’s assistant coach without finishing his contract ahead of the Champions Trophy. 

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BCB to hold Women’s BPL 

The Bangladesh Cricket Board is planning to organise women’s Bangladesh Premier League right after the end of the ongoing men’s edition, confirmed board director and the member secretary of BPL Nazmul Abedin Fahim. 

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KILLING OF MUGHDHO, JAMAAT LEADER: Complaints filed with ICT

The elder brother of Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho, who was shot dead during the demonstrations of the Student Movement Against Discrimination on July 18, 2024, filed a complaint on Thursday with the International Crimes Tribunal chief prosecutor...

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19.5m Yemenis in need of aid as crisis worsens: UN

More than 19.5 million people in Yemen will need assistance in 2025, a senior UN official said Wednesday, expressing concern over a worsening humanitarian crisis and for children suffering from malnutrition...

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Complaint filed against Hasina, 40 others over killing of Jamaat leader Fayez

Allegations have been lodged with the International Crimes Tribunal against 41 people, including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former military advisor Tarique Ahmed Siddique, over the killing of Fayez Ahmed, Naib-e-Ameer of Lakshmipur district Jamaat-e-Islami, who was shot dead at his residence....

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Tackling fertiliser and energy bill crisis

BANGLADESH is grappling with overdue fertiliser and energy bills, driven by $800 million in unpaid dues to international suppliers and compounded by limited foreign reserves and inflation. These challenges, worsened by poor decisions of the previous government, such as costly, poorly planned projects like the Adani Power deal and the...