britishcouncil - October 26, 2026

HC Upholds Death Sentence of Hitu Sheikh in Asiya Rape-Murder Case, Acquits 3

The High Court on Monday affirmed the capital punishment of Hitu Sheikh regarding the widely discussed litigation registered concerning the sexual assault and homicide of eight-year-old Asiya situated in Magura. A

High Court Verdict in Magura Child Ashia Murder Case Set for Today

The High Court verdict in the widely discussed murder and rape case of eight-year-old Ashia from Magura is scheduled to be delivered today (August 31). The High Court bench of Justice

Irene Khan takes office as Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the UN

Internationally recognized human rights figure Irene Zubaida Khan has assumed office as Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. She formally assumed the role by presenting her credentials to UN Secretary-General

HC Sets Aug 31 for Verdict in Magura Child Rape-Murder Case

The High Court (HC) on Tuesday set August 31 for pronouncing its judgment on the death reference and jail appeals in the case filed over the rape and murder of

Ziaur Rahman Foundation Provides Free Healthcare to Nearly 1,000 People

Nearly 1,000 disadvantaged people from the Bhashantek, Korail and Sat Tola slum communities in the capital received free eye care, medical consultations and other healthcare services at a daylong programme

HC Upholds Death Penalty for 2, Commutes 4 to Life in Nusrat Murder Case

The High Court on Monday upheld the death sentences of two convicts while commuting the capital punishment of four others to life imprisonment in the murder case of madrasa student

HC Clears 62,637 Old Cases in 12 Days, Boosting Public Confidence in Judiciary

High Court (HC) has disposed of 62,637 old cases in just 12 working days, marking a significant stride toward reducing case backlogs and ensuring speedy justice, a development expected to

PM Cautions Doctors against Allowing Politics to Disrupt Healthcare

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged medical professionals on Saturday to ensure that political activism does not compromise their professional duties or patient care, emphasizing that delivering healthcare must remain their

Australia Provides AUD 25.25 Million to Support Rohingya Refugees

Australia has announced an additional AUD 25.25 million in humanitarian assistance through UNHCR to support life-saving aid and protection services for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh. An agreement to

Iran's Araghchi Warns Saudi Foreign Minister in Phone Call

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has spoken by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Amid growing concerns that the United States may launch an

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