- BNP blames govt, police for failure to prevent vandalism during anti-Israel protests
- James Pamment appointed as Bangladesh’s new fielding coach
- Deepika to play Suhana Khan's mother in SRK's King
- Congo flood death toll rises to 33 as authorities rush to assist victims
- Win-win situation expected in US tariff dispute: Finance Adviser
- Five killed, 33 injured in devastating Faridpur bus crash
- Heatwave sweeps over eight districts
- EC seeks expert opinions to determine voting system for expatriates
- Dhaka Bypass Expressway to partially open on May 1
- Election roadmap prepared
- Mount Kanlaon erupts in Philippines, ashfall forces school closures
- Rain expected in Dhaka, seven other divisions
- Dhaka to host first delegation visit from Trump administration
- US tariffs on Bangladeshi apparels a miscalculated move: Paul Krugman
- Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect
- WHO chief warns of inevitable new pandemic
- Nutritionist explains early collagen loss causes in young people
- Gary Stead steps down as New Zealand’s limited-overs coach
- 49 arrested over vandalism at Bata, KFC outlets
- Dhaka's air quality remains ‘moderate’
Govt Moves to Tackle Delays in Legal Trials: Law Adviser
The government is actively working to address delays in criminal trials, according to Law Adviser Asif Nazrul. In an interview with a national daily on Friday, Nazrul discussed various measures the government is implementing to speed up the judicial process, including the trial of an...
Magura child rape trial to begin in 7 days: Law Advisor
Professor Asif Nazrul, the Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs advisor to the interim government, said the trial of the child rape and abuse in Magura will begin within seven days. He said this at a press conference held at the Secretariat Law Ministry on Thursday. The legal advisor said,...
Draft to amend rape case law ready: Asif Nazrul
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said that a draft to amend the rape case law is ready. He said, The draft will be completed in a day or two and submitted for final approval. The advisor said these to the reporters at the Secretariat on Wednesday. He held a meeting with the leaders of the anti-rape...
‘Rape probes to be completed in 15 days, trial in 90 days’
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said that law enforcement agencies have to complete the investigation of rape cases within 15 days and the trial in 90 days. He shared the information while briefing reporters at the secretariat on Sunday. Asif Nazrul said that the government will bring some...
‘Govt committed to credible probe into July-Aug massacre’
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said that the government is committed to an impartial and credible investigation into the July-August massacre and due judicial processes for redress, reports BSS. He said: The OHCHR Fact Finding Team report and the evidence collected and analyzed for the report would...
Independence Award to be given based on merit: Adviser
Law adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said that the Independence Award will be conferred this year based on merit, rising above partisan and group considerations, reports UNB. The awards are being given to deserving people who have made significant contributions in their respective fields, Asif Nazrul, a...
‘Proper enforcement of law will reduce mob violence’
Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said that proper enforcement of the law will help reduce mob violence, reports The Business Standard. If we do our job correctly, mob rule will decrease. Everyone must act responsibly, he said at a workshop on law...
‘Discussions with political parties on reforms to start in mid-February
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Advisor Dr. Asif Nazrul said, Six reform commissions have submitted their final reports. They have proposed reforms in three time frames: Immediate, medium-term and long-term reforms. We want to move into the election process as soon as the basic reforms are...
Full reports of 6 reform commissions to be published on Feb 8: Asif Nazrul
Asif Nazrul, the law advisor to the interim government, said the full report of the six reform commissions will be published on February 8. The law advisor informed it at a regular briefing organized by the chief advisors press wing at the Foreign Service Academy on Bailey Road in the capital on...
Asif Nazrul shares good news from his Saudi Arabia visit
Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Prof Dr Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said he received some good news from his official visit to Middle East country Saudi Arabia. In a facebook post from his verified account, Asif Nazrul shared details about his visit saying in Riyadh, he had a...
Clashes between DU and seven college students undesirable: Asif Nazrul
Law Advisor Professor Asif Nazrul has said that the clashes between Dhaka University (DU) and seven college students are undesirable. He said this in response to questions from journalists after a meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs at the Secretariat on Monday. Asif Nazrul said, These...