The government plans to amend the Transfer of Property Act to ensure parents retain lifelong rights over property gifted to their children. Parents will be able to use the property for life, and it cannot be sold without both parties' consent. The reform aims to reduce property disputes and protect parents financially…
A court in Chittagong has sentenced Abir to death for the murder of five-year-old Alina Islam Ayat, who went missing in 2022 and was later found dead. The verdict was announced on June 17. Meanwhile, a verdict is also e…
Shops and markets in Bangladesh will now remain open from 11 AM to 9 PM after a government decision made in response to traders’ demands. The Shop Owners Association confirmed the update, noting that the Energy Minister…
A Women and Children Repression Tribunal in Jamalpur has sentenced three men to death and fined each Tk 2 lakh for the gang rape of a ninth-grade student. The incident occurred on April 19, 2024, in Islampur upazila whe…
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 announced the Abu Sayeed murder verdict on April 9. Former ASI Amir Hossain and Constable Sujan Chandra were sentenced to death, while three police officers received life imprisonment…
The government has extended shop and shopping mall hours to 7 PM from 6 PM amid the global energy crisis. The decision, announced on April 5, follows requests from business owners ahead of Eid-ul-Azha and Pohela Boishak…
The High Court of Bangladesh ruled that under Muslim family law, a man can marry a second time without his first wife’s consent if the Arbitration Council approves. The court clarified that laws do not require spousal c…
The International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in a landmark crimes against humanity case. Prosecutors had also sought the death penalty for ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Ka…
Ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal verdict, ousted PM Sheikh Hasina called the charges against her false, accusing the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus of targeting her politically. Unfazed by the verdic…
A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants for actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and her brother Alisan Chowdhury for allegedly embezzling 2.7 million taka by promising a business partnership and threatening the victim. Judge…
