Shariful Islam

The prosecution at the International Crimes Tribunal is set to file charges against around two dozen suspects, including several Awami League veterans, in eight cases over crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising in 2024.

Bangladesh Police has proposed renaming its specialised counterterrorism agency, the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU), and expanding its mandate to cover broader internal security and national stability, prompting concerns among serving officers that the move could dilute its core counterterrorism mission.

From century-old clan rivalries over local dominance to rape allegations and professional disputes, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has been receiving numerous complaints that fall outside its core mandate.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday sentenced JSD President Hasanul Haq Inu to three concurrent terms of 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment for crimes against humanity.

International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday convicted five former police officers of crimes against humanity nearly two years after three separate shootings during the July uprising in Rampura.

The authorities of the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) have finalised a draft act to rename the force as the People’s Protection Forces (PPF) and establish an independent complaint management body to strengthen accountability amid longstanding criticism over human rights violations.

The government has proposed an allocation of around Tk 31,099 crore for the home ministry in the 2026-27 fiscal year, highlighting its ongoing commitment to public security, modernising law enforcement, and developing infrastructure.

With four major entry and exit points of the capital already battered by ongoing construction work and incessant rain, transport operators and commuters fear the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha exodus could trigger severe traffic congestion.