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Zero tolerance to uphold discipline
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner S.M. Sazzat Ali said, regardless of ones identity, no one will escape punishment for committing a crime. Police action has already begun. In an interview with Bangladesh Pratidin on Sunday (March 9) in his office, he said that if the police commit a...
DCs of ‘midnight voting’ under surveillance
The Deputy Commissioners (DCs) who steered the much-talked midnight voting during the fascist Awami League regime are under the surveillance of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). ACC is working to find financial irregularities, illegal wealth and other irregularities of those DCs who well known...
CEC to hold talks with chiefs of 19 foreign missions on March 17
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nasir Uddin has invited the heads of missions of 19 foreign countries to a high-level meeting at the EC headquarters on March 17. The invited diplomats are from Afghanistan, Algeria, Brunei Darussalam, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia,...
NCC places 120 points before political parties
The interim government wants opinion of political parties on some 120 points, aiming at building national consensus. In the meantime, the National Consensus Commission (NCC) has issued letter to 34 political parties to clear their stance on these things. These 120 points were determined based on...
Consensus on reformations expected on time: Ali Riaz
National Consensus Commission Vice Chairman Prof Ali Riaz said that his commission is determined to reach a national consensus on reformations within the stipulated timeframe. He made the remark while European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller paid a courtesy call on him at the...
Hasina, Rehana among 23 face graft charges
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday approved charge sheets for six cases against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, and 21 others, accusing them of illegally acquiring a 60-katha plot in Purbachal by misusing state power. According to the charge sheets,...
EC does not want to miss national election timeline in Dec
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that the Election Commission (EC) does not want to miss the national election timeline in December. CEC said this after a meeting with British High Commissioner Sarah Cook at the Election Building in Agargaon in the capital on Monday....
EC invites applications for new political party registration
The Election Commission (EC) has issued a public notice inviting applications for the registration of new political parties ahead of the 13th National Assembly elections. In a notice signed by the EC Secretary on Monday, the commission announced that applications for new party registration will...
BSEC employees return to work
Officials and staff members of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Sunday returned to duties, ending a standoff with their chief after a lawsuit was filed against them. The BSEC Officers Welfare Association called off a work boycott programme, enforced on the last working...
EC to speak for keeping NID services under its jurisdiction
Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said that they will strongly urge the government to keep the national identity (NID) services under the Election Commissions control, reports UNB. He said: We will strongly voice our opinions in the law-making process. Wherever opinions are needed, we...
Investigation Commission found secret detention center in Bogura Police Station
Secret detention center have been found in Bogra police lines, where detainees were tortured in the name of interrogation. The information was shared by Noor Khan, a member of the Commission of Investigation into Disappearances, at a press conference at the commissions office in Gulshan of the...
Verdict on Amanullah Aman's acquittal appeal scheduled for April 30
The Appellate Division has scheduled April 30 for the verdict on BNP leader Amanullah Amans appeal seeking acquittal from his 13-year sentence. The decision was made by the Appellate Division, led by Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam, on Tuesday. Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokon represented Aman in court....
HC issues rule on presidential clemency without clear policy
The High Court has issued a rule questioning the constitutionality of the Presidents power to pardon convicts without a formal policy in place. The court also sought an explanation on why a clear policy should not be created to regulate the exercise of this power, reports UNB. The bench of...
European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib in city
European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib is now visiting Bangladesh. She will attend a book launching programme titled Bangladesh, 36 July 2024 in a city park on Monday (March 3) afternoon. The European Commissioner will meet Foreign Affairs Adviser...
EU Commissioner Lahbib arrives in Dhaka
European Union (EU) Commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management Hadja Lahbib arrived in Dhaka on Saturday on a three-day official visit. Secretary (east) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Md. Nazrul Islam received her at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport....
Create resistance, don’t take law into your own hands
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner SM Sazzat Ali has called the city dwellers to create resistance aiming at reducing various crimes including snatching and advised them against taking the law into their hands. He made the call after inspecting special activities underway to strengthen...
Australia fines Telegram $640,000 for delay in answering child abuse, terrorism questions
Australias eSafety Commission has fined Telegram nearly $640,000 for delaying its response to inquiries regarding its efforts to combat child abuse material and extremist content on its platform. The penalty, announced on Monday, follows Telegrams failure to meet the deadline set by the Australian...
Corruption case filed against former state minister Zahid Ahsan Russel
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against Md. Zahid Ahsan Russel, the former Minister of State for Youth and Sports under the deposed autocratic government, for illegally amassing wealth. The ACC has also ordered him to submit a detailed statement of assets held in his wifes...
‘EC takes preparations to hold election in December’
Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker said that the Election Commission (EC) is preparing to hold the national election by December. Mentioning that the election schedule will be announced within the logical time, Anwarul Islam said the election commission is trying to announce a...
Local Government Reform Commission proposes civil & magistrate courts at upazilas
Local Government Reform Commission has recommended setting up two full-pledged civil and magistrate courts at every upazila in the country, except Chittagong Hill Tracts, within two years. It also suggested establishing office of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) with the status of the senior...
PRC proposes allowing NHRC to investigate allegations against agencies
The Police Reform Commission (PRC) has recommended granting the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) direct authority to investigate allegations of human rights violations by law enforcement agencies, reports BSS. According to the Commissions recommendations, if an allegation of human rights...
Primary recommendations for strengthening local government
The Local Government Reform Commission has released its primary recommendations for strengthening and enhancing the effectiveness of local government, reports BSS. The commission, headed by Professor Tofayel Ahmed, was formed following a government notification on November 18 by the Cabinet...
Australia stands firm on climate justice and women’s rights in Bangladesh
The Australian government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladeshs overall development, including advancing climate justice, addressing crises, and ensuring womens rights. Australias Ambassador for Climate Change Kristin Tilley assured continued cooperation during a bilateral...
Investigation underway into 2 former BB governors, 53 officials
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into corruption allegations against 53 former and current officials, including former Bangladesh Bank governors Abdur Rouf Talukder and Atiur Rahman. The officials face accusations of illegal asset acquisition, money laundering, and...
ACC files case against ex-IGP Benazir, family
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday filed a case against former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed, his wife and two daughters, on charges of money laundering amounting to Tk 11.34 crore, reports UNB. Deputy Director of ACCs Integrated District Office Dhaka-1 Md Hafizul Islam...
PSC gets 7 new members
The incumbent government has appointed seven new members of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission, as announced in a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday, according to BSS. The new members are Dr. Ferdous Arfina Osman, professor of the Dhaka University;...
Corruption must be reduced for national progress – Home affairs adviser
Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retired) has identified corruption as the countrys biggest challenge, warning that without tackling it, the nations desired progress will remain unattainable. He emphasized the need to curb corruption at all levels, noting that...