Protests Called Against Leasing Laldia and Pangaon Ports to Foreign Companies

The Left Democratic Alliance believes that the country has been turned into a pawn of imperialist conspiracies. According to the alliance, the interim government is now implementing the previous autocratic government’s plan to lease out ports. They claim the government is attempting to portray foreign investment as development through such activities.

Sheikh Hasina Tells BBC She Is Not Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity

Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has rejected allegations of committing crimes against humanity during the deadly crackdown on last year’s uprising that led to her ouster. Her remarks come just days before the special tribunal handling her case is expected to announce its verdict.

Multiple Crude Bomb Blasts Reported Near Dhaka Airport

A series of three crude bomb (cocktail) explosions occurred consecutively in two areas of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital. However, no casualties have been reported in the incident.

Awami League’s ‘Dhaka Lockdown’: What the Capital Witnessed Throughout the Day

In the capital, the “Dhaka Lockdown” program declared by the banned political party Awami League has led since morning to a shortage of vehicles across the city, empty streets, a standstill in public transport, and widespread suffering among ordinary people.

Verdict in Sheikh Hasina’s Case on November 17

The verdict in the case filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others for alleged genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising will be announced on Monday, November 17.

British MP Blackman Calls for Ensuring Free and Inclusive Elections in Bangladesh

British lawmaker Bob Blackman has urged Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure that the upcoming national parliamentary election is held in a free, fair, transparent, and inclusive manner.

‘Lockdown’ Paralyses Dhaka — DMP Sets Up Check-Posts to Maintain Law and Order

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have set up multiple check-posts across the capital since Thursday morning to inspect vehicles and strengthen security measures.

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.