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No prior permission needed to arrest accused in anti-discrimination cases
The Chamber Court of Bangladesh's Appellate Division has upheld a High Court order stating that no prior approval from higher authorities is needed to arrest accused individuals in cases related to the anti-discrimination movement.

34 Myanmar military, BGP personnel repatriated
Thirty-four members of Myanmar’s military and Border Guard Police (BGP), who had taken refuge in Bangladesh a few months back, were repatriated to Myanmar on Wednesday (May 7).
Tarique Rahman urges restraint amid India-Pakistan tensions
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has condemned the military attacks amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, urging all parties to exercise restraint and prioritise a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Push-ins must follow formal channels: Security Adviser Dr Khalilur
Referring to reported push-ins from India, National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday (May 7) said any push-ins should be done in a formal channel and Bangladesh's position is to welcome only its citizens with sufficient proof.
CA thanks UAE for smooth visa for Bangladeshis
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday thanked the United Arab Emirates for significant progress towards resuming visas for Bangladeshi nationals and welcomed investment proposals from the country in various sectors.
No plans to raise gas and electricity prices: Adviser
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan has said that the government has no plans to increase gas and electricity prices at this moment.
Janata Party Bangladesh expresses concern over India-Pakistan situation
Expressing deep concern over the ongoing war situation between India and Pakistan, Janata Party Bangladesh has said that it does not support the state of war created between the two neighbouring countries.
India-Pakistan conflict: Bangladesh issues alert for SPs in 32 border districts
In response to the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, Bangladesh's Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Islam has instructed the superintendents of police (SPs) in the country's 32 border districts to stay on high alert. The directive aims to ensure that no criminals or militants cross into Bangladesh amidst the ongoing tensions.
Tarique thanks people for warm reception to Khaleda
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday expressed heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the thousands of party leaders, activists and common people who welcomed his mother and party Chairperson Khaleda Zia upon her return to Bangladesh from London.
Pakistan authorizes military response after Indian strikes
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that the country’s top national security body has authorized the armed forces to take "corresponding actions" in retaliation for Indian airstrikes inside Pakistani territory, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians.