HC orders freezing 81.92% shares of Islami Bank
The High Court has issued a rule and ordered the freezing of 81.92 percent shares of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, allegedly held by S Alam-related entities through 24 companies.
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Government forms 22 tribunals to try major narcotics cases
The government has formed 22 Narcotics Crime Suppression Tribunals to hear drug-related cases involving offences punishable by at least five years in prison.
Sheikh Hasina, Benazir among 30 accused ordered to appear before tribunal by Sep 16
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed, former IGP Benazir Ahmed and 27 other accused to appear before the tribunal by September 16. The tribunal has also directed that the notice be published in two newspapers .
ACC files case against 3 including Sheikh Hasina over Tk 276 crore fund embezzlement
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against three individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana, on charges of collecting and embezzling Tk 276 crore 34 lakh 50 thousand from the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds of 41 banks in the name of the 'Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Trust'.
Verdict in case against Obaidul Quader, 7 others next week: Chief Prosecutor
The Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal has said that the verdict against seven accused, including Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, for crimes against humanity during the July 2024 uprising will be announced on any day next week.
Legal notice to government for security at concerts, Baul songs, cultural festivals
A legal notice has been sent to the government demanding an end to obstacles and attacks on various lawful cultural programmes including concerts, Baul songs, folk music, plays, film screenings, cultural festivals and boat races. At the same time, a demand has also been made not to stop any legitimate cultural programme due to pressure or objection from any individual or group.
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