In a major development, a High Court (HC) bench yesterday observed that the World Bank has no immunity in Bangladesh. After dismissing a revision petition…

Dhaka and New Delhi appear to have finally agreed upon a date for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India, ending all the speculations and suspense. The Prime Minister is most likely to visit India from April 8 to 10, competent government sources have told The Independent, hoping that the…

The fate of the ‘BGMEA Bhaban’ built illegally on Hatirjheel Lake in the capital by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association…

By dismissing a petition the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday paved the way for the concerned trial court to continue the proceedings of Zia Charitable Trust corruption case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. A three-member bench of the Appellate Division headed by Chief Justice Surendra…

The inspector-general of police, AKM Shahidul Haque, and the additional police commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Monirul Islam, yesterday expressed different views on madrasas being “breeding points of militants” in the country. They made the differences in opinions during…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh must have the preparation to give a befitting reply if it is attacked by anyone although it is…