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Embezzlement found in 21 ICT projects

Shawdesh desk: An interim government review committee has found proof of embezzlement in 21 projects taken by the Information and Communication Technology Division during the Awami League regime which was

ICT issues arrest warrant for ex-MP Saiful Islam, four cops

Shawdesh Desk: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today issued arrest warrants against former Dhaka-19 MP Muhammad Saiful Islam and four police officials in connection with crimes against humanity and genocide

ACC files case against ex-lawmaker Rimon for acquiring illegal wealth

Shawdesh desk: The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a case against Showkat Hasanur Rahman Rimon, former lawmaker of Barguna-2 constituency, for allegedly acquiring illegal wealth worth Tk 5.96 crore. The ACC has

BNP leader Abdus Salam Pintu freed from jail after 17 years

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh Nationalist Party vice-chairman Abdus Salam Pintu walked free on Tuesday from Kashimpur Central Jail after spending nearly 17 years behind bars. His release follows an acquittal order

US support for stable, democratic Bangladesh to continue: Jake Sullivan

Shawdesh Desk: The national security adviser of the United States, Jake Sullivan, spoke to Bangladesh interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday. Jake Sullivan thanked Professor Yunus for his

Commission formed to re-investigate BDR carnage

Shawdesh Desk: Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Monday that the government has formed a seven-member commission to re-investigate the BDR carnage committed in February 2009.

Dhaka seeks return of Hasina

Shawdesh desk: Dhaka has sought return of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India for shelter on August 5 amid a student-led mass uprising, through a diplomatic channel.

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

Shawdesh Desk: Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be