Bangladesh has strongly rejected Myanmar’s recent submissions to the International Court of Justice, saying references to the Rohingya as “Bengalis” distort history, undermine their identity, and seek to justify atrocities committed during the 2016–17 violence. “The Government of Bangladesh calls upon Myanmar and others having authority over Rakhine to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the recognition of Rohingya as an integral part of their society and State, and facilitate their return by creating conducive atmosphere in Rakhine and their reintegration with equal rights, in safety and with dignity,” read a statement issued by the foreign ministry this evening. In the…
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The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 today framed charges against seven accused, including Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, for alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July Mass Uprising. The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, passed the order, scrapping discharge petition filed for the accused. The tribunal also set February 17 for placing opening statement and recording deposition of the prosecution witnesses. Senior prosecutor Mizanul Islam and prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim took part in the hearing for the prosecution, while Advocate Lokman Hawlader and Advocate Ishrat Jahan argued for the defence. The second tribunal on January 18…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today stressed on holding the forthcoming general elections slated for February 12 in a manner that it can set a standard for polls in the country in future. “The 2026 polls should be such an election that will set a standard for future elections,” he said. The Chief Adviser made the remarks while chairing a high-level meeting on the overall law and order situation at his office in the city’s Tejgaon area ahead of the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election and the referendum on the implementation of the July National Charter. Later, Chief Adviser’s…
The death toll from a mall fire in Pakistan’s biggest city rose to at least 55 people, a Karachi government official told AFP on Thursday. “A total of 55 bodies have been recovered since Saturday night” when the fire erupted, said Javed Nabi Khoso, deputy commissioner of Karachi’s south district. Relatives of those still missing have criticised the slow operation at the three-storey Gul Plaza, where rescuers are scouring the wreckage for human remains. More than 50 families have given DNA samples, provincial health official Summaiya Syed told journalists Wednesday. “We will hand over the bodies (remains) to the family,…
A total of 1,981 candidates will contest the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections in 298 constituencies across the country, alongside a referendum scheduled for February 12. Director (Public Relations) and Information Officer of the Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Md Ruhul Amin Mallick told BSS that 1,732 candidates nominated by 51 registered political parties and 249 independent candidates are in the race. However, due to a revised election schedule for Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies, finalisation of candidatures in those seats will take place after January 27, the EC said. According to the EC, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has fielded 288 candidates…
Saudi Arabia and eight Muslim-majority countries including Gaza mediators Qatar and Turkey have agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, the Saudi foreign ministry said on Wednesday. In a joint statement, Riyadh announced the “shared decision” of the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates to join the body to be chaired by Trump, saying they supported his “peace efforts” on the Gaza conflict. Kuwait’s foreign ministry later posted on X that the country had also accepted. Invites were sent to dozens of world leaders with a request…
US President Donald Trump descends on Davos for a showdown with European leaders Wednesday as his bid to seize Greenland threatens to tear the transatlantic alliance apart. Trump brutally mocked the Europeans a day before heading to the World Economic Forum, where he will be the star of a dark, self-made drama over the fate of the autonomous Danish territory. But leaders in the Swiss ski resort have closed ranks against Trump’s aggressive America First stance, with French President Emmanuel Macron vowing to stand up against “bullies” and the EU promising an “unflinching” response. “I’m going to a beautiful place…
Symbols for contesting candidates in the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections will be allotted today across constituencies. According to the Election Commission (EC), a total of 305 candidates withdrew their nominations by the deadline at 5 pm on Tuesday. With these withdrawals, 1,967 candidates remain in the race nationwide. An EC circular earlier had stated that symbols must be allotted and candidate lists published on the day following the deadline for withdrawal of nominations, which is January 21. EC Secretariat Director (Public Relations) and Information Officer Md. Ruhul Amin Mallick said that the 1,967 candidates – both party-nominated and…
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today said the E-Bail Bond management system is a landmark step in the digital transformation of the country’s judiciary, significantly improving transparency, accountability and efficiency in the bail process. “The E-Bail Bond system is a landmark step in the digital transformation of the judiciary. In Narayanganj, the system has received overwhelmingly positive responses, with 100 percent of bail bonds now being submitted online,” he said, adding that the system is being continuously upgraded based on user feedback to make it more user-friendly and efficient. The law adviser made the remarks while…
A total of 305 candidates have withdrawn their nominations for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections, leaving 1,967 contenders in the fray. Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Director (Public Relations) and Information Officer Md. Ruhul Amin Mallick confirmed the figure late last night. He said the 1,967 candidates – comprising both party nominees and independents – will contest in 298 constituencies, excluding Pabna-1 and Pabna-2. According to EC officials, 2,585 nomination papers were initially submitted for 300 seats. As per the election schedule, the deadline for withdrawal of candidatures expired at 5 pm yesterday. Symbols will be allotted today, and…
