ATM Azharul Islam was arrested in 2012. He was found guilty of killing 1,256 people, abducting 17, and raping 13 women in cahoots with the Pakistani army.
A total of 153 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were pushed-back through the borders in Sylhet (32) and Moulvibazar (121) by BSF between Saturday night (24th May) and Sunday morning (25th May).
With renewed promises of systemic reforms, putting Awami League leaders on trial for alleged 'crimes' and conducting a nationwide free and fair election, Muhammad Yunus has been able to buy himself some additional time.
Despite opposition from workers, political parties and even the army, the interim govt in Bangladesh intends to go ahead with handing over the operations of a new mooring container terminal at Chittagong port to Dubai based DP World
As many as 427 Rohingya are feared dead in twin boat tragedies two weeks ago near the Myanmar coast, as per The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Following the murder of Tariqul Islam, Muslim mob ambushed Hindu homes in the village and set their houses and shops on fire. Visuals of destroyed homes belonging the persecuted minority community have now surfaced on social media.
His reputation of being a 'Nobel laureate' and a champion of 'microfinance' gave hopes of 'renewed democracy' to the Bangladeshis. But the facade could only last 10 months. The growing discontentment, across all sections of society, against the interim government has now left Muhammad Yunus cornered.
Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman has reiterated his opposition to the proposed ‘humanitarian corridor’ to Myanmar, saying there will be “no bloody corridor business”.