The European Union (EU) and the Group of 77 and China (G-77) have reaffirmed their support for ensuring a smooth, sustainable and stable transition of Bangladesh from the Least Developed Country (LDC) list.
The International Crimes Tribunal has released the full verdict awarding death penalty to former Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Habibur Rahman and two other police officers in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of two people and shooting a young man during the July 2024 mass uprising in Rampura, Dhaka.
The second session (budget session) of the 13th National Parliament has concluded. Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal announced the conclusion of the current session on Wednesday, July 15, after reading out President Md Sahabuddin's proclamation on the closure of the session.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has firmly stated that the current government will not tolerate extremism or militancy in any form. He also emphasised the government's tough stance on controlling corruption.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has commented that political influence has played a role in the preparation of the list of victims of genocide and martyrs of the Liberation War in the past. He said, "Those who had this responsibility after independence could not complete the task impartially and correctly. Therefore, the government has taken a new initiative to prepare an accurate and acceptable list."
After the hearing of the charge sheet against Sheikh Hasina and 286 others in the case filed for overthrowing the interim government and participating in anti-state activities, there was a scuffle and tension between BNP and Awami League lawyers in the Dhaka court premises.