Myanmar army rejects ICC bid for full Rohingya probe
Myanmar’s military on Thursday rejected an International Criminal Court prosecutor’s call for a full investigation into alleged crimes against Rohingya Muslims.
10 banks suffer Tk 18,383cr provision shortfall
Ten banks, including six state-owned entities, suffered Tk 18,383 crore in capital shortfall at the end of March quarter this year due to high non-performing loans, according to central bank data.
1971 GENOCIDE TRIAL RP Saha killer to walk the gallows
The International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday sentenced a Razakar member to death on charge of genocide for killing philanthropist Ranada Prasad Saha, his son Bhabani Prasad Saha, friend Rabi and 58 others during the War of Independence.
Rohingya return delay to hamper security: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that the security and stability of Bangladesh may be hampered if the displaced Rohingyas would not be sent back.
Verdict in RP Saha, son Bhabani murders today
The verdict in the sensational war crimes case of murdering philanthropist Ranada Prasad Saha, better known as Danbir RP Saha, his son Bhabani Prasad Saha, friend Rabi and 58 others during the Liberation War would be delivered today by the International Crimes Tribunal-1.
BNP allies to launch prog for Khaleda’s release
Several political parties belonging to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led alliance are likely to launch a programme to realise demands including release of BNP chief Khaleda Zia now in jail.
Ershad admitted to CMH, likely to be flown to Singapore today
Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad’s health condition improved a little after taking treatment at the Coronary Care Unit of Dhaka Combined Military Hospital, said party secretary general Mashiur Rahman Ranga on Wednesday.
Golden rice beta carotene disappears fast: study
After studies have confirmed that vitamin A, converted from beta carotene, is very low in genetically modified golden rice, new evidence shows that the rice is also unable to hold the biochemical for long after harvest.
DU finds milk, edible oils, spices adulterated
Amid the ongoing government drives against adulteration and substandard quality of food items, a group of Dhaka University researchers on Tuesday disclosed findings of a study they just carried out,
43pc female workers sexually harassed at RMG factories
At least 90 per cent of the female garment workers are mentally tortured, 43 per cent get sexually abused and 51 per cent become victims of physical harassment, according to a research report released Tuesday.
