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Azhar acquitted as he is proven innocent: Law adviser
12:16 PM, 27 May 2025 TuesdayLaw adviser Asif Nazrul has said that Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam was acquitted of the death sentence in a case related to crimes against humanity during the Liberation War, as he has been proven innocent.
Govt awaits court verdict on DSCC mayor’s oath
11:09 AM, 27 May 2025 TuesdayThe Local Government Division has said it is awaiting a court decision regarding the swearing-in of Ishraque Hossain as Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), following the latest legal developments surrounding the matter.
Visitors’ entry to Secretariat banned for today
11:00 AM, 27 May 2025 TuesdayThe Ministry of Home Affairs has banned all types of visitors from entering the Bangladesh Secretariat. The decision was announced in a notice issued by the ministry on Monday night (May 26).
SC acquits death row convict ATM Azhar
10:13 AM, 27 May 2025 TuesdayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has acquitted Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam, who had been sentenced to death in a case filed for crimes against humanity committed during the 1971 Liberation War.
Tension between BGB, BSF over push-in at Kurigram border
09:37 AM, 27 May 2025 TuesdayTension has erupted between the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India’s Border Security Force (BSF) following an incident involving the attempted push-in of 14 individuals at the Boraibari border in Rowmari upazila of Kurigram. The incident occurred around 4:00 am on Tuesday (May 27) near the 1067 border pillar in the no-man’s-land area.
Macron dismisses claims of spat with wife over viral video
09:11 AM, 27 May 2025 TuesdayEmmanuel Macron has denied he and his wife, Brigitte, had an altercation after a viral video promoted by Russian state media and French far-right accounts appeared to show her pushing him in the face as they prepared to get off a plane in Vietnam.
Car rams into Liverpool title celebration crowd, 27 injured
08:29 AM, 27 May 2025 TuesdayA car rammed into a packed crowd celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title victory on Monday leaving 27 people hospitalised, but police said they were ruling out terrorism.
Consensus Commission to launch 2nd round of political talks in June
10:05 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayThe Consensus Commission, tasked with spearheading reform initiatives, will commence its second round of discussions with political parties in the first week of June. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will inaugurate the talks, following the conclusion of the first round on May 19.
Wet blue exports allowed after 35 years, tanners vehemently oppose
09:48 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayTo ensure fair prices for sacrificial animal hides, the government has relaxed export restrictions on raw and wet blue leather (processed hides with fur intact) for three months, marking the first such move in nearly 35 years. While raw leather traders welcome the decision, tannery owners are strongly opposing the move.
Army to go tough against mob violence, activities causing public suffering
09:41 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayThe Bangladesh Army has vowed to take strict action against mob violence, activities causing public suffering, and threats to life and property, as it works tirelessly to protect national sovereignty, secure citizens and state assets, and maintain stability.
Secretariat officials risk Hasina’s fate if coup persists, warns Hasnat
09:34 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayHasnat Abdullah, chief organiser of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in the southern region, warned that Secretariat officials continuing their “coup” will face consequences similar to those of ousted leader Hasina.
Chhatra Front demands 25% budget for education, student union elections
08:48 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayThe Samajtantrik Chhatra Front brought out a procession and held rally at Dhaka University on Monday, May 26, 2025, demanding 25 per cent of the national budget for education and the immediate holding of student union elections, including the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU).