Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman has said that the judiciary had played a facilitating role in establishing Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian rule. He also criticised a section of the media for aiding in the entrenchment of such governance. Dr Iftekharuzzaman made the remarks on Saturday while inaugurating a training workshop
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Warrant issued for arrest of Hasina, 45 others
Trial proceedings for the July-August genocide, which took place during the recent mass upsurge, have begun with issuing warrants for the arrest of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 others, including Awami Legaue general secretary Obaidul Quader, as part of these developments. Advocate Mohammad Tajul Islam, the chief prosecutor of
Hasina, 3 ex-CECs among 18 sued for fraudulent polls
Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and three former chief election commissioners (CECs), along with 14 other individuals, were sued over allegations of organising fraudulent national elections. EkramulKarim, former General Secretary of Chattogram City BNP, filed the case in the court of Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate-6 KaziSharifulHaque on Wednesday. KafilUddin, the plaintiff's lawyer,
The United States has canceled Sheikh Hasina’s visa
Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country
Sheikh Hasina has resigned from the post of Prime Minister in the face of a round of demands for the government's resignation from the anti-discrimination student movement. After resigning, a military helicopter took off with Sheikh Hasina from around 2:30 pm. He was accompanied by his younger sister Sheikh Rehana.
PM invites Malaysia to set up Perodua car factory in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday invited Malaysia to install full manufacturing facilities for their Perodua cars in Bangladesh. She said this when outgoing Malaysian High Commissioner Haznah Md. Hashim called on her at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). Prime Minister's Press Secretary M Nayeemul Islam Khan briefed reporters after the call
Action must be taken wherever irregularities are seen: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday reiterated her firm conviction to fight irregularities and corruption in the society. "Now we've taken steps that by no means we will condone corruption," she said. The premier said this while addressing the signing ceremony of the Annual Performance Agreement (APA) of the ministries and divisions
Govt’s image not harmed by anti-graft drive: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sunday said she did not think that drives against corruption would hamper the image of her government, reiterating commitment to pursue the "zero tolerance" policy to wipe out corruption from the country. "I will not spare corrupt people no matter whoever they are or whatever position they
FSIB placed 1st Runners-up at Sheikh Hasina Interbank Tournament
First Security Islami Bank (FSIB) placed 1st runners-up at Sheikh Hasina Interbank Football Tournament 2024. FSIB placed 1st runners-up by defeating 1-0 goal in the tournament organized in this regard. Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over the prize to Syed Waseque Md Ali, Managing Director, Md. Masudur Rahman Shah,
Bangladesh gets respect in world for Padma Bridge: PM
Describing the Padma Bridge as a symbol of pride, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Friday said the international community now shows due respect to Bangladesh as the bridge was constructed with own finance. "People now show respect when they heard the name of Bangladesh on the international stage. The people of Bangladesh