Desk report Nazirpur Police have arrested five leaders and activists of Awami League and Jubo League in Nazirpur, Pirojpur. They were arrested from their respective homes in a raid conducted on Saturday night. Nazirpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Mahmud Al Farid Bhuiyan confirmed this information on Sunday (December 15) morning. The arrested persons are: Habibur Rahman Sheikh (65), a resident of Uttar Hogla Bunia village in Shakharikathi union and organizing secretary of the Upazila Awami League, Abul Bashar Howlader (61), general secretary of Ward No. 4 Awami League of…
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Tarique Rahman’s 7-year sentence in money laundering case suspended
Desk report However, Tarique’s friend and prominent businessman Gias Uddin Al Mamun was sentenced to seven years in prison in the case. Later, the ACC appealed to the High Court against the verdict acquitting Tarique Rahman. After hearing the ACC’s appeal, the High Court on July 21, 2016, overturned the trial court’s verdict of acquittal and sentenced Tarique Rahman to seven years in prison. It also imposed a fine of Tk 20 crore. The Appellate Division has suspended the seven-year sentence of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman in a case…
Read MoreEscaped ministers and MPs join Sheikh Hasina’s virtual rally in London
Desk report Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a virtual rally with leaders in London, UK. Several ministers, state ministers and members of parliament from the previous Awami League government were seen in the audience of that rally. The former cabinet secretary was also seen. All of them have been absconding since August 5. Accurate information about their whereabouts was not available. Finally, they were seen together at the London rally. An audio of that rally was posted on the Awami League’s verified X handle today, Monday (December 9). The…
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