Bangladesh's government clarified that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's freedom fighter status has not been revoked despite changes to the Jamuka Act. The amendment defines four categories of freedom fighters, including Mujibnagar leaders, diplomats, artists, and the Swadhin Bangla Football Team.
Bangladesh has redefined over 400 1970-elected politicians, including Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, as "associates of the liberation war" under a new ordinance. This also includes members of the Mujibnagar government, professionals, artists, journalists, and the Swadhin Bangla Football Team linked
Vacant judge positions at Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan's Supreme Appellate Court remain unfilled for eight years, causing case backlogs and delaying justice for two million people. Despite Supreme Court orders, vacancies persist, worsening the situation, says Muhammad Iqbal, newly e
Players like Mitch Hay, Muhammad Abbas, Zak Foulkes and Adi Ashok received maiden contracts as New Zealand announced central contracts for the 2025/2026 season, as per the ICC official website.
Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has been formally charged with crimes against humanity during the 2024 student uprising. The trial is being held in her absence, while she lives in India. An interim government now leads the country under Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.
Japan will provide Bangladesh $1.063 billion for budget support, railway upgrades, and grants. The two countries also signed agreements to boost investment and infrastructure, including a deep-sea port project. They aim to strengthen economic ties and discuss defense and trade partnerships.
'Sat-Chi', as they are known popularly, defeated the world number eight pair of Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani in a remarkable match which saw them come back from being down 19-21 in the first game to win the next two closely contested games by 21-16, 21-19.
He mentioned that Bangladesh government has instructed Md Monowar Hossain to return to Dhaka immediately. Officials from Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs have confirmed that Myanmar has not declared Hossain "Persona Non-Grata."