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SC acquits Tarique, Gias Uddin from money laundering case

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today acquitted BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his close aide Gias Uddin Al Mamun from a money laundering case, in which they were sentenced to seven years' imprisonment by the High…

Polls likely by Dec this year

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday reaffirmed the interim government's commitment to holding a free and fair election. The vote is likely to take place by December this year, he said. He said this at a meeting with…

UN report on uprising: It’s crucial for due process

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk yesterday hoped that their recent independent fact-finding report will support truth-telling, accountability, reparations, healing and reform in Bangladesh. "It will be crucial to…

Zia Charitable graft case: SC upholds acquittal of Khaleda

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday upheld the High Court verdict acquitting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and two others in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case. A three-member bench of the Appellate Division, led by…

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