Bangladeshs

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence for Key Islamist Figure, Sparking Controversy

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DHAKA, Bangladesh — The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has overturned a death sentence against a prominent Islamist politician. The ruling, announced Wednesday, has elicited strong reactions across the nation. The court’s decision to acquit Delwar Hossain Sayedee, who was previously sentenced to execution for war crimes committed during the 1971 Liberation War, has raised concerns regarding justice for victims and their families. Sayedee, 73, was a leader of the Jamaat-e-Islami party and had been on death row since 2013. The case against Sayedee involved multiple charges, including the murder of unarmed civilians and instances of … Read more

New Faces on National Film Award Jury: Bangladesh’s 2023 Cinema Honors Panel Announced

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Dhaka, Bangladesh — The Information and Broadcasting Ministry of Bangladesh has announced a new lineup for the 13-member jury responsible for selecting the winners of the National Film Award 2023. A recent press release confirmed that adjustments were made to the previously established jury board on September 15. The reconfigured panel will be chaired by the Ministry’s Additional Secretary for Film, with the Managing Director of the Bangladesh Film Certification Board serving as the member secretary. The diverse composition of the jury includes the Director General of the Bangladesh Film Archive, the Chief of Film … Read more

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court Summons Lawyer and Journalist Over Allegations of Damaging Judiciary’s Reputation in Online Talk-Show

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – The highest court in Bangladesh has initiated proceedings against lawyer Mohammed Mohsen Rashid and journalist Kanak Sarwar following accusations that they undermined the judiciary in an online talk show. The show in question, titled “Bangladesh War Crime Tribunals,” hosted by Sarwar who is currently residing abroad, aired provocations that prompted legal actions including the suspension of Rashid’s right to practice law. The controversy hinges on statements made in the June 21 talk show, a day following a pivotal verdict by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. The UK court ruling revived … Read more