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Govt Again Extends Magistracy Power for Armed Forces Officers

March 13, 2025

The government has extended the magistracy power granted to commissioned officers of the armed forces at the rank of captain or higher for another 60 days, according to a circular issued by the Public Administration Ministry today. Additionally, these powers have been extended to officers on deputation in the Bangladesh Coast Guard and Border Guard […]

Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul.

Trial in Magura Child Rape-Murder Case Could Start Within a Week: Law Adviser

March 13, 2025

The trial for the rape and murder of the eight-year-old girl from Magura could begin within seven days, Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul said today. Speaking at a press conference at the Secretariat, he emphasized that law enforcement, medical professionals, and the judiciary are working with utmost urgency to ensure swift justice. […]

Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Dhaka, where the eight-year-old rape victim was treated.

Eight-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies at CMH After Week-Long Battle

March 13, 2025

The eight-year-old girl from Magura, who was raped last week, died at Dhaka’s Combined Military Hospital (CMH) today. She passed away at around 1:00 pm, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed in a statement. Despite intensive medical care and efforts by specialist doctors, she could not be saved. The child suffered three cardiac arrests […]

USAID Staff Told to Destroy Documents Amid Agency Dismantling

March 12, 2025

Employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have been instructed to shred and burn classified documents and personnel files, raising concerns among staff and labor groups as the agency faces sweeping dismantlement under the Trump administration. According to a BBC report, Acting Executive Secretary Erica Y. Carr sent an email to staff thanking […]

High Court: Beximco Group to Manage Its Own Affairs; Receiver Not Needed

March 12, 2025

The High Court (HC) today ruled that the appointment of a receiver to oversee Beximco Group is no longer necessary, allowing the conglomerate to resume independent management of its affairs. However, the court upheld the functions performed by the receiver, appointed by Bangladesh Bank on November 10 last year, saying they were legally justified. The […]

Jai Jai Din’s Permit Cancelled Following Complaint from Shafik Rehman

March 12, 2025

The government has revoked the publishing permit of daily newspaper Jai Jai Din following allegations that it violated printing regulations, according to an order issued today by Dhaka District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner Tanvir Ahmed. The decision came in response to a formal complaint from the newspaper’s former editor, Shafik Rehman, who accused the publication […]

Exterior view of Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Dhaka, where the eight-year-old rape victim from Magura is receiving critical care.

Eight-Year-Old Rape Victim from Magura Suffers Cardiac Arrests, Condition Worsens

March 12, 2025

The condition of the eight-year-old rape victim from Magura has further deteriorated after she suffered two cardiac arrests this morning, according to a member of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) medical board overseeing her treatment. The child remains on life support in the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at CMH, Dhaka, as doctors continue to […]

Hefajat-e Islam protest at Shapla Chattar, Dhaka, with inset images of Sheikh Hasina and Imran H Sarker.

2013 Shapla Chattar Crackdown: ICT Issues Arrest Warrants for 5 including Hasina, Imran

March 12, 2025

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants against five individuals, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, over alleged crimes against humanity related to the crackdown on 2013 Hefajat-e Islam protest at Motijheel’s Shapla Chattar in Dhaka. The tribunal also issued warrants against Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, […]

Portrait of Syed Manzur Elahi, chairman of Apex Group and a pioneer in Bangladesh’s footwear industry.

Apex Group Founder Syed Manzur Elahi Passes Away at 79

March 12, 2025

Syed Manzur Elahi, a towering figure in Bangladesh’s business landscape and chairman of Apex Group, has passed away at the age of 79. He breathed his last at 9:31 am local time in Singapore (7:31 am Bangladesh time) today while undergoing medical treatment. His son, Syed Nasim Manzur, confirmed the news. The family is currently […]

Pakistan train hijacking rescue operation; security forces assisting injured passengers.

Explainer: Pakistan Train Hijack – What We Know So far

March 12, 2025

Pakistani security forces say they have rescued 127 passengers from a train hijacked by separatist fighters as it traveled from Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, to Peshawar on Tuesday. The attack, claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has left at least 10 passengers dead, including the train driver, while dozens remain in captivity. The […]

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Govt Again Extends Magistracy Power for Armed Forces Officers

Trial in Magura Child Rape-Murder Case Could Start Within a Week: Law Adviser

Eight-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies at CMH After Week-Long Battle

USAID Staff Told to Destroy Documents Amid Agency Dismantling

High Court: Beximco Group to Manage Its Own Affairs; Receiver Not Needed

Jai Jai Din’s Permit Cancelled Following Complaint from Shafik Rehman

Eight-Year-Old Rape Victim from Magura Suffers Cardiac Arrests, Condition Worsens

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