Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina was Monday sentenced to death for the "crimes against humanity" committed during the July-August mass uprising last year that toppled her government. In its verdict telecast live, the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) in Dhaka also handed dow
National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has requested not to air the speech of the convicted persons on the media for the interest of the national security. Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Affairs Ministry’s release said today (Monday), BSS reports. The release said,
The United Nations human rights body on Monday said they "regret" the imposition of the death penalty, which they oppose in all circumstances but described the verdict as an important moment for victims of the grave violations committed during the suppression of protests last year. “The hand
Political parties taking part in the Election Commission’s ongoing dialogues have delivered a blunt warning: without independence and resolve, the commission cannot hope to deliver a credible national election. Their criticism on Monday laid bare a widening crisis of confidence in the body e
The National Citizen Party and Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist) have received final registration from the Election Commission (EC). As no objections were filed against the parties, the EC issued the official gazette on Monday. With this, both parties will be able to contest the upcoming elec
