Seventeen actors were sued yesterday in a case filed over the July uprising, while another actor was handed over to police after being assaulted by a group of youths.

Political consensus can be achieved by June if the National Consensus Commission (NCC) demonstrates wisdom and foresight, said Saiful Haque, general secretary of Biplobi Workers Party, yesterday.

The government will decide whether to continue with the International Monetary Fund’s $4.7 billion loan programme if the fourth and fifth tranches are not released, said Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.

Police officials have called for the formation of an independent commission to ensure the force operates impartially and free from political influence.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged the police to ensure that they are not used by anyone during the next national polls as the interim government is committed to holding a free, fair, and peaceful election.

Asiatic 3sixty issued a statement yesterday denying a series of allegations made against the agency group, including the supply of fake gold medals, CRI connection, corruption in organising events for the 50th anniversary of independence and Mujib Borsho, involvement in organising Joy Bangla concerts, and monopolising the advertising market.

Deepto TV, a private television channel, suspended its news service for hours till late last night, while three journalists from three TV stations, including Deepto, were dismissed.

BNP and several other parties have voiced concern over reported  developments regarding a UN-backed humanitarian corridor into Myanmar’s war-torn Rakhine State, calling it a potential threat to national sovereignty and regional security.

Human rights organisations yesterday expressed concern over implicating innocent persons in cases filed over the July uprising, saying that such actions, driven by malicious intent or harassment, amount to a violation of human rights.

At a roundtable organised by The Daily Star, exporters and an economist urge a swift rethink of trade strategy

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said the interim government has not discussed the so-called “humanitarian corridor” with the UN or any other entity, but it would be willing to provide logistics support to the transportation of aid to Rakhine state through Bangladesh.

The government’s failure to form an education reform commission, despite setting up 11 other reform bodies, is a form of national failure, said Debapriya Bhattacharya, distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), yesterday.

Students of polytechnic institutes across the country yesterday announced that all campuses would remain shut until a proper roadmap for implementing their six-point demand is formulated.

The Supreme Court yesterday stayed the High Court orders that granted bail to 15 pro-Awami League lawyers in a case filed over the assault and attempted murder of fellow lawyers during the anti-discrimination student movement.

A 16-year-old madrasa student in Jhenaidah was hospitalised last month after being beaten by an assistant teacher -- reportedly for eating two slices of leftover orange after iftar, with the madrasa superintendent’s permission.

Abdul (not his real name) paid for his Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) clearance through the Ami Probashi app, completed all the necessary steps online, and was ready to board his flight to Saudi Arabia.

The Kuakata 20-bed Hospital exists only in name, as it currently has no doctors, severely disrupting healthcare services for both residents and tourists.

The court also issued a rule asking the authorities concerned of the Dhaka South City Corporation and the government to explain why the decision for leasing out the Meradia area for cattle market should not be declared illegal

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today agreed to increase connectivity with Azerbaijan aiming to boost trade and commerce and increase the exchange of scholarship programmes for students

They also postponed their hunger strike for tonight and will announce new programmes tomorrow