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                                <updated>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:49:31 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[CA’s condolence to Tarique Rahman]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has sent a condolence message on the death of BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday.

The message was delivered by the Chief Adviser&rsquo;s Private Secretary, Shazeeb M Khairul Islam, at the BNP Chairperson&rsquo;s office in Gulshan, according to party sources.

In his message, Professor Yunus expressed profound sorrow at the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, describing her as a prominent symbol of Bangladesh&rsquo;s democratic movement. He offered prayers for the peace of her departed soul and extended heartfelt sympathy to her family members, as well as to BNP leaders, activists and supporters.

Begum Khaleda Zia, a three-time prime minister and longtime leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, died on December 30 while receiving treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. She was laid to rest the following day at Zia Udyan in the capital, beside her husband, the late president Ziaur Rahman, after a large and historic Namaz-e-Janaza held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad.

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            <updated>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:49:31 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Leaders at Janaza]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has joined the namaz-e-janaza of three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at Manik Mia Avenue.

Members of the Advisory Council, the chiefs of three services and senior political leaders, including BNP representatives, were also present.

A number of foreign dignitaries arrived in Dhaka to join the funeral of Begum Zia.

The Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban witnesses an unprecedented outpouring of grief on Wednesday as millions of mourners from across Bangladesh converged Manik Mia Avenue to pay their final tributes to Begum Zia.

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            <updated>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:29:09 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Anis Alamgir into DB custody]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Senior journalist Anis Alamgir has been allegedly taken into custody by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, though the reason for his detention has not been disclosed yet.

Alamgir himself confirmed the matter to an online news portal on Sunday night at 8:50 PM, stating over the phone, &ldquo;I am currently in DB custody.&rdquo;

However, attempts to reach multiple DB officials for comments were unsuccessful.

When asked who had taken him, he said he did not know but reiterated that he was in DB custody. On the question of why he was detained, he said he could not provide any information.

Reportedly, Alamgir was taken from a gym in Dhanmondi to the DB office.

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            <updated>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:23:36 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Caretaker government return!]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has declared the much-awaited verdict to abolish non-party caretaker government system for holding national elections is illegal.

The appex court now reinstated the caretaker government system in the constitution by announcing the 13th Amendment valid.

A seven-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed, delivered the judgement on Thursday (November 20), granting the appeal against the judgment cancelling the 13th Amendment.

The apex court in its observation said that the next national election would be held under the interim government and the caretaker government system would be applied from the 14th national election.

The caretaker system was introduced into the constitution through the 13th Amendment in 1996.

Earlier, on August 27, the Appellate Division allowed the filing of an appeal against the verdict that abolished the caretaker government system.

The hearing of the appeal to restore the caretaker government system began on October 21. Later, three lawyers, including Advocate M Salim Ullah, filed a writ petition challenging the amendment in 1998.The petition was dismissed in 2004, and the petitioners appealed in 2005.Acting on that appeal, a full bench of the Appellate Division delivered a verdict on May 10, 2011, declaring the 13th Amendment null and void.

Following the verdict, the 15th Amendment Act, which abolished the caretaker government system along with several other changes, was passed in Parliament on June 30, 2011, with the gazette notification published on July 3 that year.

After the change of government, five prominent individuals, including Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SUJAN) Secretary Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, filed an appeal on August 5 last year seeking a review of the verdict.

The other petitioners were Tofail Ahmed, M Hafizuddin Khan, Zobairul Haq Bhuiyan and Zahra Rahman.

Meanwhile, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir filed a review petition on October 16, followed by another from Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Prof Mia Golam Parwar on October 23.

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            <updated>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:48:26 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HRW is concern over fairness of trial]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Human Rights Watch (HRW) has shown serious concerns over the fairness of the trial in which Bangladesh&rsquo;s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) found former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal guilty of crimes against humanity.

Meenakshi Ganguly, deputy Asia director at HRW, stated, &quot;While there is enduring anger in Bangladesh over Hasina&#39;s repressive rule, it is essential that all criminal proceedings adhere to international fair trial standards.&quot;

She added, &quot;Those responsible for the horrific abuses under her administration must be held to account, but only after impartial investigations and credible trials.&quot;

&#39;&#39;Both were prosecuted in absentia, not represented by counsel of their choosing, and sentenced to death, raising serious human rights concerns,&rdquo; the HRW said in a news release on November 17.

The HRW came up with the statement after the International Crimes Tribunal-1 of Bangladesh on Monday (November 17) sentenced Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, the former home minister, to death for crimes against humanity during the violent suppression of student-led protests in 2024.

The Bangladeshi authorities committed serious human rights violations during the three weeks of protests in July and August 2024 that toppled the Hasina government.

While those responsible for abuses should be appropriately held to account, the prosecution failed to meet international fair trial standards, including for a full opportunity to present a defense and question the witnesses against them, and the right to be represented by counsel of one&#39;s choosing. Concerns over the fairness of the trial are exacerbated by the death sentences, the New York-based rights organisations said.

The rights organisation alleged the International Crimes Tribunal proceedings during Hasina&#39;s rule repeatedly failed to meet international fair trial standards and imposed the death penalty. Human Rights Watch opposes the death penalty in all circumstances because of its inherent cruelty.

The HRW urged the government to respond to any demonstrations in accordance with the UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials. Awami League leaders should discourage violence by party supporters opposing the tribunal verdict, it said.

&quot;Victims of the grave violations under the Hasina government deserve justice and reparations, but this must be delivered through proceedings that are genuinely independent and fair,&quot; Ganguly concluded. &quot;A crucial part of ensuring justice is protecting the rights of the accused, which includes abolishing the death penalty, an inherently cruel and irreversible punishment.&quot;

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            <updated>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:16:25 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Human capital is the nat&#039;l strength: CA]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Professor Muhammad Yunus issued a message on the occasion of &#39;Public Engineering Day 2025&#39; and 55th founding anniversary of the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB).

In his message, Prof Yunus underscored the importance of human ingenuity, skills, and creativity as true foundation of a nation&rsquo;s strength, beyond its natural resources.

He also praised this year&rsquo;s theme, &ldquo;Skilled manpower &ndash; the cornerstone of nation building,&rdquo; as timely and relevant, reflecting vital role of technical expertise in advancing the nations&rsquo;s progress.

Dr Yunus noted that diploma engineers have been instrumental in the country&rsquo;s development across sectors such as infrastructure, industry, and technology.

Their technical knowledge, he said, continues to strengthen the foundation of a modern and sustainable economy.

He commended IDEB for its sustained efforts in promoting technical education, nurturing skilled professionals, and fostering innovation to meet national development goals.

Expressing confidence in the organization&rsquo;s ongoing contributions, Dr Yunus said he believes IDEB members will remain at the forefront of nation-building through their professionalism, dedication, and inventive spirit.

Dr Yunus also conveyed his best wishes for the success of all events organized to celebrate Public Engineering Day and IDEB&rsquo;s anniversary.

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            <updated>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:03:24 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[NBR’s Belal OSD]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Mohammad Belal Hossain Chowdhury, President, Customs, Excise and VAT Appellate Tribunal, made OSD at NBR.

The decision was announced in a notification signed by Md. Humayun Kabir, Deputy Secretary of the Internal Resources Division, on Thursday (October 9). Earlier, on Wednesday (October 8), Belal Hossain Chowdhury, who has been named as an accused in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), was transferred to the post of President of the Customs, Excise and VAT Appellate Tribunal, Dhaka.

According to the latest notification, &ldquo;BCS (Customs and Excise) cadre officer Mohammad Belal Hossain Chowdhury, Member and President, Customs, Excise and VAT Appellate Tribunal, Dhaka, has been appointed as Special Officer (Member) at the National Board of Revenue, Dhaka. This order, issued in the public interest, takes immediate effect.&rdquo;

On October 7, the ACC filed a case against Belal Hossain Chowdhury on allegations of amassing illegal wealth worth around Tk 5 crore. Following that, on October 8, he was reassigned to the Customs, Excise and VAT Appellate Tribunal as its President.

The notification further stated that the BCS (Customs and Excise) cadre officer, currently serving at the NBR, has been released from his previous post to join his new assignment.

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            <updated>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:14:53 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[No Need another powerless rights body: Debapriya]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, distinguished fellow at Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has said that Bangladesh does not need another weak and ineffective human rights commission, calling for a stronger, more authoritative institution capable of addressing real issues of rights and justice.

Speaking at a discussion titled &quot;Draft Human Rights Commission Act 2025&quot;, organized by Citizens&rsquo; Platform on Saturday, Debapriya criticized past efforts, pointing out that the existing frameworks have failed to deliver justice or accountability. &quot;The people of Bangladesh don&rsquo;t want another powerless human rights commission with no authority or efficiency,&quot; he said, adding that the initiative to establish a commission first emerged during the 2007 caretaker government under Fakhruddin Ahmed, with a draft law prepared by 2009.

However, he noted that when Awami League government came to power, it significantly altered the draft and passed a version through parliament that ultimately lacked independence and effectiveness. &ldquo;A spineless good man was appointed to lead the commission. No matter how well-meaning a person may be, if they lack backbone, they cannot lead a human rights commission,&rdquo; Debapriya remarked bluntly. He further criticized the interim government for failing to offer a viable alternative after abolishing the previous commission in November 2024. &ldquo;Nearly a year has passed and what we have now is a draft law riddled with ambiguity and loopholes,&rdquo; he said.

Highlighting the legal flaws, Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Jyotirmoy Barua pointed out that the draft contains many of the same issues as the previous law. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s no specific timeframe for complaint resolution, no clarity on whether dual citizens can serve on the commission and serious ambiguity around funding sources,&rdquo; he said. Barua also raised concerns about the inclusion of bureaucrats in the commission, which creates an inherent conflict of interest. &ldquo;The draft doesn&rsquo;t say whether this problematic practice will be continued or abolished,&rdquo; he added.

Sanjida Islam, coordinator of Mayer Daak, a platform of families of victims of enforced disappearances, shared her disappointment with past commissions. &ldquo;Each time we approached the commission, they would simply send a letter to Home Ministry and consider their duty done. No real action followed,&rdquo; she said. Echoing her frustration, Debapriya criticized the commission&rsquo;s annual reports that claimed 100 percent task completion. &ldquo;In reality, their work amounted to little more than writing letters,&rdquo; he said.

The discussion was attended by human rights activists from various sectors, along with representatives from United Nations and several foreign missions, who also shared their perspectives on strengthening the proposed law and ensuring accountability in human rights governance.

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            <updated>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 08:35:29 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Digital literacy for inclusive, knowledge-driven Bangladesh]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday called for united efforts to create a knowledge-based and inclusive society by harnessing the combined strengths of technology and literacy. In a message marking International Literacy Day 2025, Yunus said the interim government, formed in the wake of the July mass uprising, is working to reshape Bangladesh&rsquo;s future. &ldquo;Let us strive for a Bangladesh where literacy and technology together build an inclusive, humane society,&rdquo; he said.

He stressed that literacy today extends far beyond reading and writing, encompassing digital knowledge, online learning, information analysis, and problem-solving. &ldquo;Those who fall behind in using technology are not only deprived of education but are also excluded from the mainstream of society and the economy,&rdquo; he noted. Welcoming this year&rsquo;s theme, &#39;Promoting Literacy in a Digital Era&#39;, Yunus said it was both timely and crucial.

He underscored the importance of skill-based education to remain competitive globally, urging reforms to ensure digital learning opportunities for women, children, marginalized groups, and people with disabilities.

The Chief Adviser also emphasized the need for teacher training, wider access to technology for students, and greater parental support for digital learning.

&ldquo;Work-oriented and skill-based education must go hand in hand with traditional learning,&rdquo; he said, expressing hopes for the success of all programmes undertaken nationwide to mark the day.]]>
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            <updated>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:15:25 +0000</updated>
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