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Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina-File PhotoDHAKA, Dec 23, 2025 (BSS) - The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) -1 today ordered the commencement of trial by framing charges against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 16 others, including 10 army officers, in a case for crimes against humanity involving enforced disappearance and torture at the Taskforce For Interrogation (TFI) cell during the Awami League regime. Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam, on behalf of the prosecution, prayed for framing of charges bringing four allegations against the accused. On the other hand, defence lawyers filed separate petitions seeking discharge of the accused from the case. After hearing the arguments from both the sides, the three-member tribunal led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder rejected the discharge petitions and passed the order. The tribunal has fixed January 21 for placing the opening statement and recording the witness testimonies.
DHAKA, Dec 23, 2025 (BSS) - The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has banned drone flights at all airports and surrounding areas, citing serious risks to national security and safe aircraft operations. In an official letter, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh said unauthorised drone operations are strictly prohibited at airports, including Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, and their adjacent zones under the Drone Registration and Operation Policy 2020. The authority noted that despite the existing ban, some electronic media outlets operated drones without permission on December 19 while covering the arrival of the body of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi at the airport in the presence of three advisers and other important persons. Such unauthorised drone flights pose a grave threat to safe air navigation and aircraft movement, the letter said. CAAB urged representatives of electronic media and members of the public to strictly refrain from flying drones in and around airport areas in the interest of aviation safety and national security.
Trump says would be 'smart' for Venezuela's Maduro to step downWASHINGTON, United States, Dec 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Monday it would be "smart" for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step down, as US naval forces pressed a blockade on the South American country's oil wealth. Venezuela's key ally Moscow, however, expressed its "full support" for Maduro's government, as Washington has dialed up military operations and threats against Caracas. Firing back just hours later, Maduro said that Trump would be "better off" if he focused on his own country's problems rather than threatening Caracas. US President Trump on December 16 also announced a blockade of "sanctioned oil vessels" sailing to and from Venezuela. Trump claims Caracas under Maduro is using oil money to finance "drug terrorism, human trafficking, murder and kidnapping."
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on shortly before 10am on Tuesday. According to ministry sources, Pranay Verma was summoned due to the emerging security situation surrounding Bangladesh missions in various parts of India. He was requested to strengthen security at Bangladesh missions across various locations in India. Earlier, on December 14, Pranay Verma had also been summoned. Bangladesh requested that if the accused manages to enter Indian territory, they be immediately arrested and extradited to Bangladesh.
The decision comes ahead of the return of BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman from London. The government will enforce maximum security measures, restricting access to the airport area until his departure. Members of the BNP welcoming Tarique Rahman, however, will be permitted entry. Tarique Rahman and his family are scheduled to fly from London’s Heathrow Airport to Dhaka on Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG202 on Wednesday evening. Biman Bangladesh Airlines authorities held a meeting on Monday with representatives from various agencies to review security and VIP arrangements for Tarique Rahman’s flight.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday reiterated his commitment to holding general elections on February 12, 2026. Sergio Gor, who also serves as the US Ambassador to India, congratulated Professor Yunus for his leadership during recent tariff negotiations. The US special envoy also discussed the massive funeral of Shaheed Osman Hadi. The chief adviser noted that supporters of the ousted autocratic regime were allegedly spending millions of dollars to disrupt the electoral process and that their fugitive leader was inciting violence. We want to make it remarkable," Professor Yunus said.
BNP on Tuesday announced that it will share four parliamentary seats with its alliance partner Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh for the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election. “Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh will contest the upcoming election with BNP on the basis of an understanding. On behalf of BNP, he congratulated and welcomed the four candidates of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh. Of the remaining 28 seats, four have now been allocated to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh as part of the alliance arrangement. BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed and senior leaders of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh, including Ameer Maulana Md Ubaidullah Faruq and Secretary General Maulana Md Manjurul Islam Afendi, were present at the press conference.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DB) has arrested nine more people in connection with the attack and arson at the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star. Police said they had identified 31 individuals in connection with the attacks, vandalism, looting and arson at the offices of the two leading dailies as of Monday. Police added that nine more suspects were arrested on Tuesday. Prothom Alo also filed a case against 400 to 500 unidentified people over a similar attack at its Karwan Bazar office, alleging vandalism, looting, arson and attempts to disrupt publication. The case was filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act, the Special Powers Act and the Cyber Security Ordinance.
Days after the killing of Bangladesh’s student activist Sharif Osman Hadi, another NCP student leader has been shot at in Khulna city. The Dhaka Tribune reports that National Citizen Party (NCP) Khulna division chief and central organiser of Shramik Shakti, Motaleb Sikder, was shot in public in the city’s Sonadanga area around 11:45 am on Monday. Saif Newaz, organiser of the NCP Khulna city unit, told Prothom Alo that Sikder was recently involved in preparations for an upcoming divisional labour rally of the party. Hadi gained fame for his role during the 2024 student protests and uprising that led to the ouster of the then PM of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina. Hadi was shot on December 12 by masked assailants, and his shooters remain to be found.
Key TakeawaysDementia is linked to specific symptoms of depression in middle age, rather than depression overallResearchers identified six symptoms of depression that completely drive the link between midlife depression and dementiaLack of self-confidence and difficulty coping with problems individually increase dementia risk by roughly 50%MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Depression in middle age has previously been linked to an increased risk of dementia. Focusing on these six symptoms might help people struggling with midlife depression avoid dementia later in life, researchers said. Depression symptoms were assessed in 1997-1999, when all the participants were dementia-free and middle-aged, at an average age of 55. On the other hand, other depression symptoms like sleep problems, suicidal thoughts and low mood showed no meaningful link with dementia risk, the study found. SOURCE: University College London, news release, Dec. 15, 2025What This Means For YouPeople with specific depression symptoms might be at increased risk for dementia later in life.
Journalists, politicians, writers, business leaders, and civil society figures on Monday called for a united national stand to protect media freedom, sharply questioning the government’s response to mob violence targeting leading newspapers, Prothom Alo and The Daily Star. Addressing the meeting, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the violence went far beyond attacks on individual institutions. State failure, ‘mobocracy’Transparency International Bangladesh Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman delivered a sharply worded critique, alleging that mob rule had penetrated state structures. “Those responsible must be identified and brought under the law, and these attacks must come to a complete stop,” he said. Following the meeting, participants formed a human chain outside the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, reiterating demands for justice and vowing to continue their resistance until media freedom and journalists’ safety are fully ensured.
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