All Flights to the Middle East Temporarily Suspended by Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Due to the ongoing security situation in the Middle East surrounding Israel’s attack on Iran, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to all destinations in the region. All its flights to Middle Eastern destinations including Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait and other regional destinations will remain suspended until further notice.
Jubo Dal Figure Killed in Brutal Assault, Tendons of Both Legs Cut
A Jubo Dal leader named Murad Hossain Khan (36) was hacked to death in Khulna. The killing took place in front of the Senhati Teacher Training Center (TTC) in Dighalia upazila at around 5:30 pm on Friday (27 February).
National Election Was ‘Staged and Engineered,’ Alleges Faizul Karim
Mufti Syed Faizul Karim has alleged that the national parliamentary election was a “staged” and “engineered” election. He made the allegation while speaking at an iftar event held in honor of ulema and professionals in Barishal on Friday (27 February).
1971 War Crimes: Khan Akram Hossain Walks Free After Appeal Verdict
The Appellate Division has acquitted Khan Akram Hossain of Bagerhat, overturning his life imprisonment sentence in a 1971 war crimes case.
Demand for Withdrawal of ‘False and Harassing’ Cases Against Journalists
The Editors' Council has demanded the swift withdrawal of false and harassing cases filed against journalists since 5 August 2024. The call was made in a statement signed on Wednesday by Council President Nurul Kabir and General Secretary Dewan Hanif Mahmud.
IP TV and Online News Portals to Come Under New Policy: State Minister
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury said, “The country’s IP TV and online portals will be brought under a policy framework. We have discussed these matters with the Prime Minister.”
International Rights Group Slams ‘Direct Assault’ on Independence of Judiciary
Paris-based international human rights organization Justice Makers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has strongly condemned the alleged “misconduct” by BNP-aligned lawyers at the Barishal Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court centering on the bail of Awami League leaders. The organization described the incident as a “direct attack” on democracy, the rule of law, and the independence of the judiciary.
Schoolgirl Stabbed to Death Outside Her Residence
Schoolgirl Shahriar Sharmin Binti was hacked to death in the Rayerbazar area of the capital. Hazaribagh Police Station suspects that a young man killed her over a romantic relationship. Police are searching for the young man. The incident occurred around 10:00 pm on Wednesday in an alley of the area.
ASK Voices Concern Over Police Order to Re-Arrest Awami League Leaders
The directive to take action “as deemed appropriate” against leaders and activists of a political party whose activities have been banned, and the instruction to show individuals released on bail as re-arrested under “shown arrest” or in other cases, are contrary to the rule of law, according to Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK). The organization has expressed deep concern over such instructions.
Potato Farmers Face Fresh Losses as Prices Crash Again
Potato farmers across northern districts are once again counting heavy losses as market prices plunge below production costs, deepening a crisis that began last season.