High Court upholds all convicts’ sentences in Sinha murder case

June 2, 2025

The High Court (HC) on Monday upheld all convicts’ sentences handed down by the lower court concerned in the sensational Major (Retd) Sinha Md Rashid Khan murder trial. A High Court division bench of Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman and Justice Md Sagir Hossain announced the verdict after holding a hearing on the death reference of […]Continue Reading

Yunus optimistic about finalising ‘July Charter’ through broader consensus

June 2, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday expressed optimism about finalising a comprehensive ‘July Charter’ through broader consensus among political parties, as more issues move closer to agreement. “I hope you will enter into the chapter and we will be able to present an excellent July Charter,” he said while inaugurating the […]Continue Reading

Concerns grow over KNF uniform production in Chattogram

June 2, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK Authorities have expressed growing concern over the seizure of a large volume of uniforms allegedly produced for the banned armed group, the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF), in Chattogram, Desh Rupantor reported. According to the daily, between 3 and 27 May, police conducted three separate operations across two garment factories, a warehouse, and […]Continue Reading

Formal charges filed against Sheikh Hasina over July crimes against humanity

June 1, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has filed formal charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a case related to alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July–August period of political unrest. The formal charge was submitted to the ICT Registrar’s office around noon on Sunday. Former Home Minister […]Continue Reading

Pakistan’s President Zardari hosts Tigers, says ‘need to mend hearts’ over 1971

June 1, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan intends to forge strong bilateral relations with Bangladesh in all areas including commerce, trade, sports, culture, and people-to-people ties, Pakistan’s The Nation reported on Sunday. Speaking at a reception hosted for the Bangladesh and Pakistan men’s cricket teams at the Governor’s House in Punjab Continue Reading

Bangladesh Army dismisses report by Indian outlet as ‘deliberate disinformation’

June 1, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK The Bangladesh Army has rejected a report by India-based outlet Northeast News as false, calling it a “clear example of deliberate disinformation.” The report had claimed that Bangladesh was planning to declare the Cox’s Bazar–Bandarban region a military operation zone and accused the army of supporting insurgent groups. In a statement issued […]Continue Reading

Army officer warns against mob violence after attack on GM Quader’s Rangpur home

June 1, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK Brigadier General Humayun Kaiyum has warned that arson and vandalism in the name of mobs will not be tolerated. His remarks followed Thursday night’s attack on the Rangpur residence of Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader. The incident occurred around 8:45pm at his Senpara home, “The Sky View.” In response, the army summoned […]Continue Reading

SC allows Jamaat’s appeal against HC verdict cancelling party registration

June 1, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday allowed an appeal by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, overturning a 2013 High Court verdict that had declared the party’s registration illegal. A four-member bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed delivered the judgment, stating: “Civil Appeal No. 139 of 2013 is allowed and Civil […]Continue Reading

BSF push-in attempt foiled at Kurigram border

May 31, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK An attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to push around 50 to 60 people into Bangladesh was foiled late Friday night at the Kochakata border in Kurigram’s Nageshwari upazila. The incident occurred near the Shovarkuti and Shipherhat border areas of Kedar Union. Local sources said BSF personnel from Golokganj police station […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh recalls ambassador from Myanmar

May 27, 2025

STAFF CORRESPONDENT The government has ordered its Ambassador to Myanmar, Md Monwar Hossain, to return to Dhaka immediately. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the directive amid ongoing discussions over a proposed UN-supervised humanitarian corridor in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Reliable diplomatic sources confirmed that the ambassador has been asked to return this Continue Reading