In Dhaka on Friday (7 November), various programmes by government, political, and social organisations will take place. BNP Programmes: 10:00 am: On National Revolution and Solidarity Day, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will pay tribute at the grave of the party’s founder, President Ziaur Rahman. He will be accompanied by Standing Committee members, […]

As the 13th National Parliamentary Election draws nearer, fears of electoral violence are intensifying. The election schedule is expected to be announced within the first week of next month or in about a month’s time. However, informal campaigning has already begun, and around 11 people have reportedly been killed in election-related violence — 10 of […]

In Naogaon’s Sadar Upazila, Golam Hossain (52) was stabbed to death during a mediation over a land dispute. The incident occurred on Wednesday night in Sunlia Malonchi village of Dubalhati Union. Golam Hossain, the son of Siraj Uddin, died on his way to Naogaon Sadar Hospital. According to the victim’s cousin, Noyon Islam, two brothers […]

The President has removed Supreme Court Justice Muhammad Khurshid Alam Sarkar following a recommendation from the Supreme Judicial Council. In a gazette issued on Wednesday (5 November), the Ministry of Law stated that Justice Khurshid Alam had become unfit to carry out his judicial duties. The notification added that his removal was executed under Clause […]

The Bangladesh Army has stated that the job status of the 15 detained army officers accused in cases of enforced disappearances, killings and crimes against humanity remains under legal consideration. According to the Army Headquarters, the International Crimes Tribunal Act does not clearly specify whether an officer automatically loses their job once they are named […]

In Solanga, Sirajganj, the skeleton of the missing rickshaw driver Amirul Islam has been recovered, leading to the arrest of three individuals by the DB police. On Wednesday (5 November) afternoon, they appeared in court and confessed their guilt under Section 164. The arrested individuals are Shaheb Ali (25), son of Sohrab Ali of Choknihal […]