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Bangladesh economist Abul Barkat arrested in midnight DB raid

Bangladesh economist Abul Barkat arrested in midnight DB raid

Renowned economist Abul Barkat was arrested in a midnight raid by Bangladesh’s Detective Branch over alleged involvement in a major loan fraud case tied to Janata Bank. The case, filed during the Awami League era, accuses Barkat and others of embezzling crores through Anontex. His family claims no warrant was shown.

12 July,2025 07:54 AM IST | Dhaka | Agencies
Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina indicted for killing protesters

Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina indicted for killing protesters

The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh (ICT-BD) has set August 3 as the date for the trial

11 July,2025 01:09 PM IST | Dhaka | Agencies
Bangladesh tribunal to decide on charges against Sheikh Hasina on July 10

Bangladesh tribunal to decide on charges against Sheikh Hasina on July 10

Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun are accused in the case over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising last year

07 July,2025 06:35 PM IST | Dhaka | PTI
Bangladesh's deposed PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to six months in prison by ICT

Bangladesh's deposed PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to six months in prison by ICT

The verdict was issued by a three-member bench of the International Crimes Tribunal-1, headed by Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder

02 July,2025 07:01 PM IST | Dhaka | PTI

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