The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is likely to submit its report today in a case filed against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina for her alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed during last year’s July Uprising. “The investigation agency and the prosecution team are working on the final stages. We hope…

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has expressed his hope that Chinese modernization can offer some reference for Bangladesh and fellow Global South nations as Bangladesh stands at this “crucial crossroads of transformations.” He was speaking at the “China-Bangladesh Readers Forum on Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” at a hotel in Dhaka on Sunday…

The Advisory Council has given in-principle and final approval to the draft Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, which has provisions to prohibit the activities of individuals or entities involved in terrorist activities. The approval came at an Advisory Council meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna on Sunday, under the chairmanship of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad…

Dhaka city is rolling out 22 new traffic signals in a renewed attempt to bring order to its notoriously chaotic roads. But a pressing question hangs in the air – will commuters and drivers finally follow the rules? In the past, traffic signals in Dhaka often served as little more than decorative poles. Red lights…

Businesses are bracing for possible impact after neighbours India and Bangladesh recently imposed tit-for-tat trade restrictions after months of verbal sparring, BBC reports. Last month, Bangladesh restricted land imports of cotton yarn from India to shield local industries from cheaper imports. Dhaka’s move came days after India abruptly stopped the transhipment facility it had offered…