ICT to Announce Verdict Schedule in Hasina Crimes Against Humanity Case Today

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 is scheduled today to announce the date for delivering its verdict in the crimes against humanity case against deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her ex–home minister Asaduzzaman Khan—both fugitives—and detained former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun.

Dhaka Falls Silent as Awami League’s ‘Lockdown’ Brings Tight Security and Empty Streets

On Thursday (November 13), silence and emptiness were observed in the capital Dhaka and across several parts of the country surrounding the “Dhaka Lockdown” program called by the Awami League. On Wednesday, there was reduced traffic pressure on the roads, limited attendance in offices, courts, and educational institutions, while law enforcement agencies remained on high alert everywhere.

Fact Detector Investigation: PUSAB’s Claim that ‘Awami League Set Fire to Police Vehicle in Uttara’ Found to Be False

The fact-checking organization Fact Detector Bangladesh has identified as false a Facebook post by the “Private University Students Alliance of Bangladesh (PUSAB),” which claimed that the Awami League was involved in the incident of a police car catching fire in Uttara, Dhaka.

Canadian Delegation Meets Muhammad Yunus, Discusses Rohingya Crisis

A seven-member Canadian parliamentary delegation has met with the Chief Adviser of the interim government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

Searches at Checkpoints, Streets of the Capital Remain Empty

Early Wednesday morning, the capital city experienced a wave of violence as several cocktail grenades were detonated at different locations, followed by arson attacks on multiple buses. The incidents caused widespread fear, disrupted transportation, and prompted an immediate law enforcement response.

Govt Deploys BGB in Dhaka and Nearby Districts to Maintain Law and Order

The government has deployed Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Dhaka and adjoining districts to maintain law and order following incidents of vehicles being set on fire by unidentified individuals.

Press Club of India Condemns Remarks by Bangladesh Chief Adviser’s Spokesperson

The Press Club of India has strongly condemned the recent comments made by Shafiqul Alam, spokesperson for the Chief Adviser of the Bangladesh government, targeting journalists who interviewed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Armed Forces’ Special Magistracy Powers Extended by Another Three and a Half Months

The interim government has extended the tenure of commissioned officers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces as Special Executive Magistrates for an additional three and a half months. This decision was announced on Tuesday (November 11) through a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration.

Buses Set on Fire and Cocktail Explosions in Dhaka: 17,000 Police Deployed

Before the “lockdown” program announced by the banned Awami League, several buses in Dhaka were set on fire and cocktail explosions occurred in multiple locations on Monday. In response to the situation, law enforcement agencies are on high alert.

Syeda Rizwana Hasan Becomes First Member of Yunus Advisory Council to Visit Pakistan

Bangladesh’s Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has made history as the first member of the Yunus Advisory Council to visit Pakistan, highlighting growing bilateral interactions between the two nations.