strikes against court verdicts HC seeks explanation
The High Court Division on Wednesday asked the government as well as the road transport owners association and the road transport workers federation to explain in three weeks why strikes, hartals or blockades called against court orders would not be declared illegal and those enforcing such action programmes would not be punished.
Aggrieved transport workers can appeal against sentences: Anisul
Law tminister Anisul Huq said on Wednesday that the aggrieved transport workers, instead of protesting at the verdicts, could go to the High Court to appeal against sentences delivered by the lower courts.
China for momentum in relations
The Chinese government has stressed the need for the continuation of momentum reached in political and strategic relations and the implementation of deals signed with Bangladesh during Chinese president Xi Jinping’s visit to Dhaka in 2016.
Gulshan attack ‘arms supplier’ held in Dhaka
Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s counter terrorism and transnational crime unit arrested a man suspected of supplying arms to Gulshan cafe attackers near Kakoli rail crossing in the capital’s Banani area Tuesday night.
Trump strikes softer tone in outlining ambitious vision
President Donald Trump sought to shift his tone Tuesday during his first address to Congress, striking notes of inspiration and common national purpose and leaving behind the darker aspects of his speeches at the inauguration and the Republican National Convention.
North Korea executed 5 security officials, South Korea says
Five North Korean officials have been executed by anti-aircraft guns, according to South Korean lawmakers.
China considers baby bonus for couples to have second child
The Chinese government may consider giving families financial incentives to have a second child in a bid to reach higher birth rate targets.
Iraqi commander: ISIS leaders 'running away' from Mosul
The commander of Iraq's Federal Police has said ISIS militants in western Mosul are looking to cut and run from their defense of the group's last remaining stronghold in the country.
No extra-judicial killing exists in country: HM
Home minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Tuesday informed the parliament that there was no existence of extra-judicial killing in Bangladesh.
12 held, 10 injured during hartal
At least 12 people were arrested and 10 were injured as police clashed with pickets during half-day hartal enforced by left parties in Dhaka on Tuesday protesting at the price hike of gas.
