The court noted that the accused was just 20 years old when he committed the offence, and he also did not have a prior record of involvement in any criminal activities.
Bangladesh is holding its 13th national election and a referendum on the National Charter 2025 today. With the Awami League banned and the "Battle of Begums" era over, 127 million voters are deciding on a new governance framework and parliamentary leadership.
Emergency services are expected to function normally, but schools, markets and public transport may face disruption in several states. The Centre maintains that only an interim framework exists and no final Free Trade Agreement has been signed.
The Supreme Court noted that encroachment on the forest land has "emerged as one of the gravest challenges confronting environmental governance in the country."
Social media claims that Canada has designated "Sikhs for Justice" as a terrorist organization are false. The government’s official update listed four different groups, including online extremist networks like 764 and Terrorgram Collective, with no mention of SFJ.