Setu Bhavan Attack: VP Noor Sent to Jail After Remand
Former Vice President of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Daksu) and President of the Public Rights Council, Nurul Haque Noor, has been sent to jail after a five-day remand in connection with the attack on Setu Bhavan. The incident involved extensive vandalism and arson, resulting in significant damage to
Order to seize more properties of Benazir's family
Dhaka, June 12, 2024 – The Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Mohammad Jaglul Hossain has ordered the seizure of various properties and assets belonging to former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, his wife Zishan Mirza, and their daughters Farhin Rishta bint Benazir and Tahsin Raisa bint Benazir. This order was issued in response to an application by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday. The ACC lawyer Mahmud Hossain Jahangir provided details of the court's decision, which followed an application submitted by Dr. Hafizul Islam, the chief deputy director of
Charges Framed Against Dr. Yunus in Money Laundering Case
Dhaka, June 12, 2024 - A Dhaka court has formally framed charges against Nobel Laureate economist Dr. Muhammad Yunus and 13 other individuals in a high-profile money laundering case. The Special Judge Court -4 in Dhaka issued the order on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the trial process for Dr. Yunus and the co-accused. Background and Accusations The case, initiated by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on May 30, 2023, alleges the embezzlement of Tk 252.2 million from Grameen Telecom employees' profits. The ACC's investigation led to a charge sheet against 14 individuals,
