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Z I Khan Panna to defend Hasina in enforced disappearance cases
Supreme Court senior lawyer and the human rights organisation Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK) Chairperson Zahirul Islam Khan Panna has been appointed as state defense to represent ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in two enforced disappearance cases at the International Crimes Tribunal-1.
13 Army Officers urge virtual attendance before ICT
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today has conducting hearings in two separate enforced disappearance cases from the previous Awami League government era, involving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and several current and former army officers, linked to the Taskforce Interrogation (TFI) and Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC).
13 army officers to appear before ICT today; security heightened around tribunal
Thirteen army officers are scheduled to be produced before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today in connection with two separate cases involving enforced disappearances, killings, and torture inside secret detention facilities during the Awami League regime.
DU to remain closed for 2 weeks, students asked to vacate dorms
Dhaka University (DU) authorities have declared the university campus temporarily closed in view of the risks posed by the recent earthquake and its subsequent aftershocks. The authorities have ordered students to vacate all residential halls by 5 pm on Sunday (November 23) to ensure technical safety.
Now JnU suspends all classes, exams on Sunday
Following Dhaka University, Jagannath University (JnU) has also announced the suspension of all classes and examinations on Sunday. However, activities related to JnUSU will continue, according to Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Rezaul Karim.
DU suspends all classes and exams on Sunday
Dhaka University authorities have suspended all classes and examinations scheduled for Sunday, November 23, to ensure students’ safety and to consider possible psychological trauma following the recent earthquakes.
Earthquake again jolts Narsingdi
Two earthquakes were felt almost simultaneously in Dhaka’s Badda area and in Narsingdi on Saturday (22 November) evening, according to Tariful Newaz Kabir, meteorologist at the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
6 panic-stricken DU students injured while rushing down stairs
Six students of Dhaka University, including five female students, were injured after rushing down staircases in panic during the third tremor in 36 hours.
Bangladesh will engage confidently in changing international order: Foreign Adviser
Bangladesh will play an active and responsible role as a sovereign state amid global geopolitical realignment, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain.
Bangladesh, Bhutan sign 2 MoUs
Bangladesh and Bhutan have signed two Memoranda of Understanding—one on health cooperation and another on internet connectivity—following a bilateral meeting between the leaders of the two countries.