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Kashem Khan, a student of 17years, one of the victims who suffered serious injuries during attacks on the house of former Liberation War Affairs AKM Mozammel Haque in Gazipur, has died while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). Md Faruk, in-charge of Dhaka Medical College Hospital police outpost, said Kashem breathed his last at 3pm while receiving treatment at the intensive care unit of the hospital on Wednesday. The body of Kashem, son of late Jamal Hajji of Board Bazar area under Gazipur metropolitan, has been kept at the hospital morgue. At least 14 people, all belonging to…

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Arab League secretary-general Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Wednesday rejected any displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and West Bank, calling it “unacceptable” for the region. “The focus today is on Gaza today and tomorrow it will shift to the West Bank with the objective of emptying Palestine of its historical inhabitants,” he said at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. “It’s unacceptable for the Arab world, which has fought this idea for 100 years.” Aboul Gheit was commenting on US President Donald Trump’s plan to move Palestinians out of Gaza which has been widely condemned in the Arab world. …

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The Bangladesh interim government has welcomed the fact-finding report of the UN human rights office on the July-August protests. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released its Fact-Finding Report titled ‘Human Rights Violations and Abuses related to the Protests of July and August 2024 in Bangladesh’ today. In a statement, issued by the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing, the Bangladesh interim government thanked the Office of OHCHR for undertaking “the most thorough independent investigation to date of the events in Bangladesh in July and August that ended the Hasina regime.” The OHCHR made its…

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Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today said each and every location of “Aynaghar” that was previously used as secret detention and torture cells will be identified. “All those involved in killings during the July-August mass uprising and enforced disappearances will be punished,” Shafiqul said at a press conference at Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka. The press conference was held following Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s visit to the three secret detention centres in Dhaka. Eight victims of enforced disappearance or their families, six advisers, and journalist from Qatar based Al Jazeera, Sweden-based journalism platform focusing on…

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The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has found evidence of “serious human rights violations and abuses” in Bangladesh between July 15 and August 5 in Bangladesh. A fact-finding report on human rights violations and abuses related to the July uprising, which was launched earlier today in Geneva, states that the Awami League regime “and its security and intelligence apparatus, in coordination with violent elements linked to the Awami League, systematically engaged” in these violent acts. “Violations were committed with the knowledge, coordination and direction of the political leadership and senior security sector and intelligence officials.” “The brutal…

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Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus visited three secret detention centers, previously used for torture and forced disappearances, in Dhaka today. The locations, known as “Aynaghar” or “house of mirrors,” were once used as covert prisons. Yunus was accompanied by members of the advisory council, the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances, victims, and both local and international media representatives. The sites visited include locations in Agargaon, Kachukhet, and Uttara. Yunus’ visit also included two local media outlets, foreign journalists, and a select group of victims, according to the Chief Adviser’s press team. One of the notable moments…

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US Chargé d’affaires to Bangladesh Tracey Jacobson on Tuesday called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna. They discussed issues of mutual interest and the fallout of the US decision to freeze the work of USAID across the globe. Professor Yunus and Jacobson also discussed the reform agenda of the interim government, the Rohingya crisis, migration, and the country’s law and order situation. Professor Yunus highlighted his recent moves to form a consensus commission and, under its auspices, to inaugurate dialogue with the political parties of the country. “Once we have reached…

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The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) will deliver its verdicts in several cases, including one against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, by October, said Asif Nazrul, Adviser to the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs. Speaking to journalists at the ministry on Tuesday (February 11), he said the tribunal has made significant progress since starting full operations four months ago. Over 300 complaints have been filed, with 16 cases officially lodged. Investigations for four cases will be completed this month, followed by charge sheet submissions. Trials will begin after a three-week preparation period for defense lawyers, and witness…

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The Election Commission (EC) is prioritizing preparations for the national elections, targeting December, said Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah on Tuesday (Feb 11). He said: “Discussions were held on the timeline required for the elections. Conducting local and national elections simultaneously is impractical, as past experiences show that local elections alone can take up to a year, potentially delaying the national polls. However, if the government decides otherwise, the EC will comply with its directives.” Sanaullah was speaking to reporters after a meeting with 18 development partners, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) When asked about…

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CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) auto rickshaw drivers who charge passengers beyond the designated meter rates will face a fine of up to 50 thousands Taka, according to a new directive from the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA). The BRTA has instructed the police to file cases against such drivers. The directive was issued on Monday, in a letter signed by Shitangshu Shekhar Biswas, Director of Engineering at BRTA. The letter was sent to the Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). The letter highlighted that the BRTA is addressing complaints of overcharging by drivers of 4-stroke, gas or petrol-powered…

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