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.
Protests Continue Over Cancellation of Music and Physical Training Teacher Posts in Primary Schools
Political and cultural organisations continued their demonstrations on Wednesday against the government’s recent decision to cancel the newly introduced positions of music and physical training teachers in government primary schools.
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.
21 High Court Judges Take Oath in Bangladesh
Twenty-one of the 22 judges permanently appointed to the High Court Division of the Supreme Court have taken their oath of office. One judge, who was ill, is scheduled to take the oath at a later date, according to the Registrar’s office.
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.
BNP leaders and activists stage protest in Gazipur by burning tires, halting vehicular movement
BNP leaders and activists have set fire to tires and blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding the reinstatement of the Gazipur-6 constituency. As a result, traffic on this busy road has come to a halt, creating a traffic jam stretching about 12 kilometers.
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.