Court seizes tax files of Asaduzzaman Noor
The court has ordered the seizure of former cultural minister and actor Asaduzzaman Noor's income tax documents on corruption charges.
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Tensions in court premises over chanting 'Joy Bangla' slogan
Two groups of lawyers engaged in chase and counter chase in the court premise soon after the order to send former National Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Choudhury to jail was issued.
JS passes 8 more bills, includes enforced disappearance as crime against humanity
Eight more bills have been passed in the National Parliament to turn the ordinances issued by the interim government into laws. The bills were passed by voice vote in the session held on Tuesday (April 7) with Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, in the chair. Since there were no amendment proposals, they were passed directly by vote without discussion.
Dr. Yunus handed July movement ‘Trophy’ to BNP in London: State Minister Shahe Alam
State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam has claimed that the 'trophy' of three historical movements, including the July Uprising, is in the house of BNP. He said that the head of the interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, went to London and handed over the 'trophy' of the July movement to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman.
Foreign Minister leaves for Delhi today to reset Bangladesh-India ties
Nearly one and a half years of strain later, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman is travelling to Delhi on Tuesday, April 7, to usher in a new chapter in Bangladesh-India relations. During the three-day visit, discussions will cover renewal of the Ganges water-sharing treaty, removal of trade barriers, border killings, and extradition of Bangladeshi nationals residing in India.
Parliament to sit twice daily from Tuesday
The National Parliament will sit in two sessions daily from Tuesday, April 7, to fulfil the constitutional obligation of converting 133 ordinances into laws.
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