Startup entrepreneurs to receive loans up to Tk 10 lakh: Finance Minister
New entrepreneurs are being provided collateral-free loans of up to Tk 10 lakh, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury informed parliament on Tuesday, June 9.
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Appellate Division stays HC order for separate SC secretariat
The Appellate Division has stayed a High Court order that directed the government to establish a separate independent secretariat for the Supreme Court within three months. The apex court also set June 16 for full hearing of the appeal against the HC ruling, stating that the HC order will remain stayed until the appeal is disposed of.
Ramisa rape-murder case: Death reference of two convicts sent to HC
The death reference of Sohel Rana and Swapna Akter, the two convicts sentenced to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, capital, has been sent to the High Court. The case has now entered the appellate stage for review.
61 lawyers demand trial of Dr Yunus
Sixty-one lawyers who were imprisoned during the tenure of former chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus held a human chain on Tuesday, June 9, demanding his trial on the occasion of release day.
Licences of 3 agencies cancelled for sending workers to Russia-Ukraine war
The government has suspended the licences of three recruiting agencies for sending Bangladeshi youths to Russia under the pretext of employment and forcing them to participate in the Ukraine war. Legal action is also being taken against these agencies, State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Haque informed parliament.
Rumeen Farhana voices concern over worsening law and order in parliament
Independent MP Rumeen Farhana has expressed extreme anger and dissatisfaction over the severe deterioration of the country's law and order situation. Speaking in parliament on Monday, June 8, under Rule 71, she highlighted alarming figures of murder, kidnapping and violence against women during the government's first 100 days.
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