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Hearing delayed for ‘invisible’ reasons, auction of 700 MHz band stuck
The auction of the 700 MHz spectrum band is stuck due to prolonged litigation, preventing the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) from proceeding.
Legal experts on amended ordinance: Mandatory arbitration to increase sufferings of victims
The Legal Aid (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 came into effect on July 1. Under this amendment, the interim government has made arbitration (mediation) mandatory for resolving disputes under five civil and four criminal laws—nine in total. As a result, no case under these laws can be filed directly in court; instead, the parties must first approach the local Legal Aid Office for mediation.
How are AL leaders spending time in prison?
From positions of political power to the isolation of prison cells—it’s a dramatic shift of fate. Once influential figures shaping key decisions in national politics, several top Awami League leaders now find themselves confined within the walls of Kashimpur Central Jail. Among 26 VIP inmates held there, a number are prominent Awami League politicians whose past affluence and current solitude form a striking contrast.
Nurjahan Mosque: 300 years without a single call to prayer
As the sun leans westward and prepares to set, marking the beginning of Maghrib prayers, silence blankets the aged structure of the Nurjahan Mosque. No call to prayer echoes from within, no congregants gather to worship. For three hundred years, not once has this mosque resounded with the azan, nor has a single rak’ah of salat been performed within its walls. Built from lime, surki, and burnt bricks, this eerie, silent monument stands as a haunting witness to a forgotten history. Officially known as the Nurjahan Mosque, locals more commonly refer to it as “Nati Bibi’s Mosque.”
Eminent citizens call for govt intervention to eliminate mob violence
It was around 8pm. The city was bustling as usual. Suddenly, a group of young men were seen dragging a teacher away and beating him. After some time, when the teacher asked for water, a bottle was handed to him. But instead of being allowed to drink, the water was poured over his head.
The way the fiber bank will operate
A new initiative has been launched to create a fiber bank based on the country’s optical fiber network infrastructure. The fiber bank will function as a soft consortium, allowing stakeholders to lease fiber capacity competitively based on location and demand, with revenue shared among participants.
Mandatory arbitration clause for dowry, injury raises concern among legal experts
Previously, cases of abuse related to dowry were adjudicated in the Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal. However, through the promulgation of the Women and Children Repression Prevention (Amendment) Ordinance on 25 March, the jurisdiction was transferred to the Magistrate Court. Now, even that has been changed to allow for resolution through arbitration or mediation.
Tk29 lakh sought for telecom policy roadmap research
The committee under the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has proposed a budget of Tk 29 lakh to conduct research for formulating a roadmap to restructure the telecom network and licensing regime.
Burial of mother, 2 children uncertain, no case filed yet
Even before public outrage could subside over the incident of a woman being stripped and tortured on video in Cumilla’s Muradnagar, yet another horrific event has shaken the nation. In the same upazila, a mother, her son, and daughter were brutally beaten to death by a mob in broad daylight. Shockingly, more than 24 hours after the murders, no case has been filed with the police.
Muradnagar 'rape' victim falls prey to village supremacy combat
Locally influencial Fazor Ali reportedly raped a woman in Muradnagar upazila of Cumilla on June 26. As the incident unfolded, some local men not only assaulted Fazor but also brutally beat the victim up. Eventually, they stripped and filmed the incident, later circulating the video on Facebook.