Law-&-Order
HC orders confiscation of all copies of ‘Bangladesh Banker Itihash’
Dhaka, Feb 19 (UNB) – The High Court on Tuesday ordered confiscation of all the copies of the book, ‘Bangladesh Banker Itihash’, from the market and the ongoing Ekushey Book Fair for the distortion of history.
Distortion of History: Probe body finds evidence to support claims
Dhaka, Feb 18 (UNB) – The probe panel formed following the directives of the High Court has found evidence of distortion of the Liberation War history in the book ‘History of Bangladesh Bank’ published by the Bangladesh Bank in December 2017.
India-Bangladesh relationship passes golden chapter: Envoy
Dhaka, Feb 18 (UNB) - Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali on Monday said Bangladesh and India will now have to proceed to establish a win-win equation to benefit not only the two neighbours but the entire region as the relationship is passing through a ‘golden chapter’.
Avijit murder case: Police prepare chargesheet accusing six
Dhaka, Feb 18 (UNB) – Police have prepared a chargesheet accusing six people, including sacked Major Syed Mohammad Ziaul Haque, a suspected coordinator of the banned militant outfit Ansar-Al-Islam, and Shafiur Rahman Farabi, in a case filed over the murder of blogger Avijit Roy.
HC turns down writ challenging legality of holding posts by MPs
Dhaka, Feb 18 (UNB) – The High Court on Monday turned down a writ filed challenging the legality of holding posts by members of the 11th parliament.
Steps to be taken for quick hearing on Jamaat petition: AG
Dhaka, Feb 17 (UNB) - Attorney General Mahbubey Alam on Sunday said he will take steps so that hearing on a petition filed by Jamaat-e-Islami challenging a High Court order that had cancelled its registration as a political party is held as soon as possible.
2 cops to die for killing two college girls after rape
Kishoreganj, Feb 17 (UNB) – A tribunal here sentenced two police constables to death for killing two college girls after rape a hotel in Dhaka in 2008.
Over 100 Yaba traders surrender to police in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar, Feb 16 (UNB) - Over 100 Yaba traders, including 10 relatives of former MP Abdur Rahman Bodi, who have been kept at a police safe house, formally surrendered to police on Saturday.
94 held in Khulna
Khulna, Feb 16 (UNB) – Police arrested 94 people in separate drives conducted from Friday morning to Saturday morning in the distirct.
Jubo League leader held after being snatched from cops in Chattogram
Chattogram, Feb 16 (UNB) – Police arrested a local Jubo League leader, who was snatched by his followers from police custody, from Baro Aulia area in Sitakundu upazila on Friday night for his alleged involvement in drug trading.