The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has brought amendment to its rules of procedure, narrating the method of trying an organization under the act. ICT prosecutor Gazi Monawar Hossain Tamim told BSS that the provision of trying and punishing an organization was brought earlier by amending the ICT Act, but this latest amendment, which will be called “International Crimes Tribunal-1 Rules of Procedure 2010 (Amendment), 2025” has explained the method of trying that organization and those, from that accused organization, can represent it at the tribunal during the trial. “…if cognizance is taken against any organization, summons/warrant shall be served upon…
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Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today urged all to work together for overcoming all challenges of the country’s economy. “We are in the midst of all sorts of challenges,” he said while speaking as the chief guest at the national finals of the Bangladesh Economics Olympiad 2025, held at Dhaka Residential Model College in the city. The event was presided over by Chairman of the organising committee of Bangladesh Economics Olympiad 2025 and former caretaker government adviser Hossain Zillur Rahman. Also present at the event were Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Fahmida Khatun, Managing Director of…
Fact-checking platform BanglaFact, operated by the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB), has identified that an old report on resignation of Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus from Grameen Bank in 2011 is being circulated on social media platforms as resignation from the post of chief adviser of the interim government. BanglaFact’s investigation found that a link of a report titled “Prof Yunus resigns” published in the mainstream media ‘The Daily Star’ is being circulated on the social media platform Facebook since Thursday afternoon. In fact, the fact-check and media research team of BanglaFact identified that the Daily Star published the report on…
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said the interim government is performing three hard responsibilities – reforms, justice and elections. “Our responsibilities are broadly three, and all three are very difficult. One responsibility is reform, one is dispensing justice, and other is election,” she told reporters after attending a function in the capital here today. “Our responsibility is a national one. We said we have taken the responsibility, not power. It will be possible for us to perform it only when we all get cooperation from all,” she said. She said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has…
The government has issued gazette of the Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025, to identify, prevent, suppress, and subsequently to try the crimes committed in cyberspace for ensuring cyber security. Confirming the matter to BSS, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry spokesperson Dr Md Rezaul Karim said the gazette was issued on May 21, and the ordinance will come into effect immediately. Earlier on May 6, Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said the ordinance will be announced within the week after vetting by the ministry of law affairs. The 32-page gazette said the President is formulating and issuing the ordinance as provisions…
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today described the High Court decision on Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayoral election of Ishraque Hossain as a victory of the people. “The people have won in this decision. This is undoubtedly another victory for democracy. When the mayoral election was held, the fascist Awami League government forcibly snatched away the result,” Fakhrul, who is now in Bangkok, told journalists on virtual platform. The HC today summarily rejected a writ petition that challenged the Dhaka First Joint District Judge and Election Tribunal’s verdict declaring BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as DSCC mayor. The…
LGRD adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan has said the restrictions imposed by India on import of some commodities from Bangladesh through land ports would create new opportunities to become self dependent. “The Indian restrictions however will cause some temporary loss for businessmen, but to long extent we think it will create an opportunity for Bangladesh to become self reliant”, he said. The adviser made this comment while replying to a query of a journalist following a youth rally at National Youth Institute in Savar yesterday, a Facebook post of the adviser today said. Regarding the temporary loss of the businessmen…
Asian equities sank and Treasuries remained under pressure following sharp losses on Wall Street fuelled by US economy fears as Donald Trump tries to push through fresh tax cuts that could balloon the already huge deficit. A weak auction of 20-year US government debt flashed a warning sign that the bond market was worried about the country’s finances, days after Moody’s lowered its top-tier credit rating. The news brought an end to a healthy run-up in recent weeks that was stoked by the China-US tariff detente and signs of progress between the United States and other countries on trade. Bond…
Bitcoin hit a record high on Wednesday, driven by a wave of optimism over cryptocurrency legislation in the United States. The world’s most popular cryptocurrency surged to an all-time peak of $109,499.76, surpassing its previous high set on January 20 when Donald Trump was sworn in as US president. Bitcoin gained after US policymakers showed greater bipartisan support for a cryptocurrency bill on the regulation of so-called stablecoins, digital coins whose value is tied to the dollar, according to analysts. This has sparked fresh hopes for regulatory clarity in the sector, including for Bitcoin which is not directly linked to…
