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Brother of prominent journalist and blogger attacked by Jaamat activists

ABC news understands that that there was a brutal and pre-meditated attack in Dhaka’s Mouchak area yesterday. The victim is one Mr Md Ali Ahsraf , brother of notable national

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Shawkat Mahmud freed on bail

Journalist Shawkat Mahmud was released on bail from Kashimpur Jail in Gazipur this afternoon. “Shawkat was released from this jail around 4:30pm,” said Senior Jail Super Prashanta Kumar of Kashimpur

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Khaleda must surrender within 2 months

The High Court has published the full verdict that cleared the way for trying former prime minister Khaleda Zia for corruption in the Barapukuria coal mine deal. As directed by

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Arrest warrant issued against 27 BNP members

An arrest warrant has been issued against 27 BNP men including Shimul Biswas over the Jatrabari sabotage case. Judge Kamrul Hossain Mollah of Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court in Dhaka issued

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Why he shouldn’t be given Tk 20 lakh

Zobed Ali Biswas served 13 years in jail even though he was acquitted in a case. He had to endure imprisonment since 2003 and nothing could bring back the years

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No more blanket powers for cops 0

The police have finally lost the century-old wide discretionary powers concerning arrest, detention in custody and remand, as the Supreme Court yesterday upheld a High Court verdict against the arbitrary

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No raid on highway without specific complaint: IGP 0

Inspector General of Bangladesh Police AKM Shahidul Hoque today urged the law enforcers not to stop any vehicle on the highway in the name of raid without specific complaint. He

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Bangladesh war crimes trial: Key accused

A controversial tribunal in Bangladesh has been investigating war crimes committed during the 1971 war of independence from Pakistan. BBC News profiles the main defendants. Ghulam Azam – died in

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Bangladesh hangs War Criminal Nizami

Bangladesh hanged Islamist party leader Motiur Rahman Nizami on Wednesday for genocide and other crimes committed during the 1971 war of independence from Pakistan, the law minister said, risking an

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Broadcast Law in June: Inu

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Thursday said the draft of a ‘Broadcast Law’ will be placed at the next session of Parliament in June after getting clearance from Cabinet.

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