A haunting message scrawled on the wall of a secret detention cell has revealed the grim reality of enforced disappearances, a survivor told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday.

The government has decided to place 133 ordinances -- issued during the tenure of the interim government -- before Parliament.

Over 10 lakh cases are currently pending in the country’s Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunals, with over 10,000 rape cases remaining unresolved for more than five years.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam yesterday reiterated that it’s not “extortion” if registered associations for transport owners and workers collect funds for organisational welfare.

Data from more than 1,200 BRIDGE Returnship applicants also points to unfavourable work environments, higher education and social expectations

The Supreme Court chamber judge yesterday stayed the High Court orders that on February 26 granted ad-interim bail to Selina Hayat Ivy, former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation, in five cases, including four over murder, filed in connection with the July uprising.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday fixed April 9 for delivering the verdict in the crimes against humanity case over the killing of Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayed during the July 2024 uprising in Rangpur.

The High Court yesterday granted bail to senior journalist Anis Alamgir in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

NCP convener says delay undermines public confidence and democratic norms

Missing weapons pose a serious threat to public safety, petitioner argues

Initiative aims to resolve urban problems

Civil aviation minister and state minister call for improved services and behaviour toward Bangladeshis working overseas

Efforts underway to arrest filling station owner, say police

Maherin Chowdhury rescued at least 20 children from the burning Milestone school building

Case filed; family suspect enmity over business matters

Annual gatherings for politicians and journalists cancelled; diplomats and orphans to attend programmes

She has been in jail for nine months

Executives were accused of fraud and breach of trust

Five institutions also selected for national contributions

BMDC asked to suspend registration of Rajesh Majumdar for six months