- Nasir Uddin appointed as new CEC, along with four others
- Garment workers block road in Gazipur protesting
- Dr. Yunus advocates for a country where people hold ultimate power
- New DMP Commissioner Sazzad Ali takes charge
- Shakib hints he might be available for Windies ODIs
- Robert Pattinson cast in Christopher Nolan's next film
- Ex-MP Shahjahan arrested
- South Korea donates $2mn to support WFP’s Rohingya food aid in Bangladesh
- Barrister Suman shifted to Habiganj jail
- Bhutanese Ambassador and BNP leader Fakhrul discuss SAARC revival
- Sohanur Rahman honored with YAS24 Award in Geneva
- Russia to provide 30,000 MT of fertilizer to Bangladesh free of charge
- Dollar stagnates as market evaluates Trump policies and fed outlook; Bitcoin soars
- US wants human rights respected in Bangladesh: Spokesperson Miller
- 'Touch Messi, and it’s a foul; we get nothing'
- ‘Gangaburi’ concluded celebrating national heritage afloat
- Is too much calcium from supplements risking your health?
- Rickshaw drivers block railway line, disrupt communication with Dhaka
- Trump made no mention of Sheikh Hasina's leadership in interview
- President Shahabuddin recalls Liberation War martyrs on Armed Forces Day
‘Provision of appeal against order of ICT to ensure fair trial’
Law Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said a provision of appealing against the interim order of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has been introduced to ensure a fair trial. He made the remarks in response to a question from reporters after inspecting the renovation work of the main building...
Govt nods draft of ICT Ordinance to penalise political parties
The interim government has, in principle, approved the draft of the International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) Ordinance 2024, paving the way for taking action against the countrys political parties for their indulgence in acts against humanity. The approval was given during a meeting of the advisory...
Cyber Security Act to be replaced with new Cyber Protection Act: Asif Nazrul
On Tuesday, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul announced that the interim government plans to replace the existing Cyber Security Act with a new proposed Cyber Protection Act. Briefing the press about the law ministrys achievement during the first 100 days of his tenure, the law adviser said the government...
Asif Nazrul to brief media tomorrow
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul will brief media tomorrow (November 19) titled, 100 Days of the Interim Government: Explanations of the Law Ministry. The press conference will be held at 12:30 pm in the conference room of the ministry, said a media release on Monday. According to the release, Asif...
Law adviser expresses grief over death of ex-chief justice Fazlul Karim
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former Chief Justice Mohammad Fazlul Karim. In a message of condolence, the adviser prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved...
'Roots of fascists run so deep that fighting against them is difficult': Asif
The Law Adviser to the interim government Dr Asif Nazrul believes that Fascism has deep roots in this country and its so deep that fighting against these fascists has become arduous. In the past 15 years, they have consolidated while we have only been working against this process for a few...
Govt embarrassed with wholesale filing of cases: Law Adviser
Law and Parliamentary Affairs adviser Asif Nazrul said that the government is embarrassed about the cases which are being filed in wholesale manner due to political revenge or becoming victims. He also said that advice has been sought from the Judicial Commission on how to deal with it. He...
ICT chief prosecutor writes to IGP for Interpol red notice for Hasina
Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam has sent a letter to the inspector general of police (IGP), requesting action to issue a red notice through Interpol for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in connection with an International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) case, reports Dhaka Tribune. This...
students, teachers, activists form human chain in DU to protest harassment of adviser Asif Nazrul
Former and current students of the law department of University of Dhaka, university teachers organization Sada Dal and university students have protested against the harassment of Asif Nazrul, legal advisor to the interim government and professor of law department of Dhaka University (DU) in...
BJSA demands exemplary punishment for Asif Nazrul’s overseas harasser
The Bangladesh Judicial Service Association (BJSA) has called for exemplary punishment for those involved in the harassment of Law Adviser Professor Dr. Asif Nazrul in Geneva, Switzerland. A BJSA press release said that a group of unruly people treated Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs...
All cases will be abolished with repeal of DSA: Asif Nazrul
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Friday said that the Digital Security Act (DSA) will be repealed by the interim government. He said this at the DRU-Desh TV Best Reporting Award-2024 ceremony at Dhaka Club this afternoon. Asif Nazrul said, With the repeal of...
Tariq Rahman strongly condemns insulting remarks against Asif Nazrul
Acting Chairman of BNP, Tariq Rahman, has condemned the alleged rude behavior towards Asif Nazrul, Adviser on Law, Judiciary, and Parliamentary Affairs of the Interim Government, by miscreants associated with the Awami League. Rahman called the incident unacceptable and expressed strong disapproval...
Law Adviser to perform Speaker's administrative, financial responsibilities
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul will carry out the administrative and financial responsibilities of Speaker of the Parliament as the post is vacant now. The decision was taken at the meeting of advisers council held on Thursday at the Chief Advisers Office with...
Search Committee for Election Commission formed: Asif Nazrul
Law Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul said on Tuesday that a search committee has been formed to establish the Election Commission. The recommendation has been submitted to the Chief Adviser for signature, and official notification will be issued as soon as the signature is obtained today or...
Disunity is the main challenge for democracy: Asif Nazrul
Calling for unity to strengthen the democratic processes in the country, the Law adviser of the interim government Dr. Asif Nazrul said that lack of unity is the main challenge for achieving democracy. Therefore, everyone must unite. He made these remarks on Thursday while speaking at a...
Trial proceedings to begin at the International Crimes Tribunal's main building by November 3: Asif Nazrul
The International Crimes Tribunals main building will commence trial proceedings by November 3, announced Asif Nazrul, Adviser of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. He shared this information after a visit to the tribunal on Wednesday morning, accompanied by Housing Advisor...
Advisers hold ‘closed-door’ meeting with chief justice
Two advisers of the interim government held a closed-door meeting with Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed at his Supreme Court (SC) office on Tuesday, reports the Daily Sun. Law Adviser Asif Nazrul and ICT Adviser Nahid Islam joined the half-hour meeting with the chief justice starting around...
Govt agrees with Asif Nazrul's opinion on President
Chief Advisers deputy press secretary Apurba Jahangir said that he temporarily agreed with legal adviser Asif Nazruls opinion over President Md. Shahabuddin. He said it in a press conference at the Foreign Service Academy on Hare Road on Tuesday. In response to the question regarding the...
President walks into controversy
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has thrown himself into question by making contradictory remarks about the resignation of Sheikh Hasina as prime minister of the fallen Awami League government with various quarters now seeking his own resignation. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser...
President’s comment on Hasina’s resignation a lie: Asif Nazrul
Mohammed Shahabuddins recent statement that he did not receive former prime minister Sheikh Hasinas resignation letter is a lie, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said today(Monday), reports the Daily Star. According to Asif Nazrul, the presidents statement is self-contradictory and akin to a violation of...
Election timing to be fixed under CA's leadership: Law Adviser
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Saturday said the election timing will be fixed under the leadership of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus as it is a very important policy decision, reports UNB. He (CA) alone has the authority to declare it (election timing), Prof Asif Nazrul said in a statement,...
Anger against Shakib not unwarranted: Asif Nazrul
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul broke his silence on Shakib Al Hasan, saying he finds no illogicality in the public anger against the ace star cricketer, reports UNB. The allrounder was scheduled to return home on Thursday to play the first Test of the upcoming Bangladesh-South Africa series in Dhaka,...
Asif Nazrul seeks apology to people for price hike of essentials
Seeking apology to the people who are suffering due to price hike of essential commodities, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said the government is working hard and making joint efforts to improve the situation. I am seeking apology to you. I feel so bad. This is intolerable to us. We are working...
Next election "realistically possible" by 2025: Asif Nazrul
Law Adviser of the interim government Asif Nazrul has said the next national election could be arranged by the next year - 2025 - after completing the pre-election preparations including formation of a new Election Commission, reports UNB. I think realistically, holding the election can be...