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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…
Create a society where no one’s body is left unclaimed: CA
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has praised Anjuman Mufidul Islam for its long-standing humanitarian work, particularly in burying unclaimed bodies and caring for orphans.
"I don't know if such an institution exists elsewhere…
Bangladesh can attract FDI in renewable energy, carbon market: experts
A delegation of development and renewable energy experts have expressed interest to invest in small-scale solar plants and carbon markets, agroforestry in Bangladesh.
The team, led by former Norwegian minister for development and…
BNP’s Salahuddin warns against tactics that will delay democracy
BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed today urged all to refrain from using tactics to further prolong the path to democracy.
"As the days go by, we feel that some cunning tactics are being devised to further prolong the…
July victims’ families to share quota with FFs children
The interim government has decided to include the "family members" of those injured or killed in the July uprising in the admission quota for government secondary schools reserved for the children of freedom fighters and martyred…
Make int’l meet on Rohingya a success
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday called for making the upcoming international conference on the Rohingya crisis a big success to bring back focus on the decades-long humanitarian tragedy and mobilise more support for the…
Amendments must not serve any group
Eminent jurist Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday said that steps must be taken to ensure that the constitution cannot be manipulated to benefit any particular person or group.
"We must ensure that any change or amendment to the constitution…
Ensure free drinking water at public places
The High Court in a verdict yesterday declared the access to pure drinking and usable water a fundamental right of the citizens, saying it is the state's responsibility to ensure this right.
The court also directed the government to…
Shun vengeance, unite to rebuild Bangladesh
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday said the people expect the interim government to hold an acceptable election following swift implementation of minimal reforms to repair the state so that the country can return to democracy.…
Army chief urges not to disrupt judicial process of Pilkhana trial
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman today urged everyone not to disrupt the judicial process of the Pilkhana massacre trial.
He made this call at an event at the RAOWA Club in Mohakhali, in remembrance of the army officers who…