3 mins • 3 weeks ago | In a powerful speech to parliament on 10 June 2026, Shakila Farzana, widely known as ‘Barrister Shakila Farzana’, addresses the urgent need for a comprehensive legal framework for a comprehensive legal framework for Islamic banking in Bangladesh. Highlighting that 90% of the population are Muslims who […]
3 mins • 3 weeks ago | Courtroom reading of the verdict against Hasanul Haq Inu, summarising the charges, the sentences and how the punishments will be applied. The tribunal delivers its judgment on multiple charges brought against Hasanul Haq Inu, including torture, persecution on political grounds, conspiracy, instigation and complicity in crimes […]
2 mins • 3 months ago | Addressing journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV asked ‘all people of goodwill to always search for peace and to reject war’, and called for a return to the negotiating table to pursue peaceful solutions. Pope Leo also said that threats against the population of Iran […]
4 mins • 3 months ago | In a landmark address at Yonsei University in Seoul, French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out a bold diplomatic roadmap to de‑escalate tensions with Iran. Speaking to students and dignitaries on 3 April 2026, Macron explicitly rejected reliance on ‘bombing’ or unilateral force, arguing that history […]
6 mins • 3 months ago | On 27 March 2026, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held an urgent debate to address the devastating missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran. The attack, which occurred on 28 February 2026, resulted in a severe loss of life, with Iranian […]
8 mins • 4 months ago | The Bangladesh government is introducing a loan scheme offering up to 10 lakh BDT (1 million taka) to support students pursuing higher education abroad. According to the State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, Nurul Haque Nur, the initiative aims to remove the requirement for […]
6 mins • 4 months ago | Coverage from the House of Commons Liaison Committee, held in the Grimond Room on 23 March 2026. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is questioned by MPs on the economic impact of the Iran war, with a focus on government strategy and the wider implications for the UK […]
13 mins • 4 months ago | A public address by Shafiqur Rahman, leader of Bangladesh Jamaat‑e‑Islami (BJI), in which he alleges widespread irregularities and vote‑rigging in the election process, and sets out his views on political legitimacy, Islamic values and his future commitments to supporters.
12 mins • 5 months ago | Prime Minister Tarique Rahman delivers his first national address, expressing gratitude, outlining the new government’s priorities, and calling for unity across all communities. He emphasises the restoration of democracy, the strengthening of law and order, the fight against corruption, and the need to ensure economic stability. […]
11 mins • 5 months ago | Asaduzzaman Fuaad, widely known as ‘Barrister Fuaad’, holds a press briefing in which he alleges that the recent election in his constituency was marred by widespread vote‑rigging, intimidation and violence, arguing that the authorities failed to ensure a fair contest or provide a level playing field. […]