A Bangladesh government-appointed committee examining power generation contracts, including one with India’s Adani Power (ADAN.NS), has urged the interim government to hire a global legal firm to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation into deals under former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s regime.

Bangladesh plans to review seven electricity supply contracts, including the one with Adani Power Ltd., signed during former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s rule.

The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Mohammad Yunus, announced on Sunday a comprehensive review of major power agreements signed during the tenure of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

DHAKA: Bangladesh police said on Monday (Nov 25) they had arrested an outspoken Hindu monk who had been leading protests calling for the protection of the minority in the mainly Muslim nation. Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari,

ISKCON leader, was arrested at Dhaka airport, inciting protests from the Hindu community. The arrest is tied to a sedition case involving the alleged disrespect to Bangladesh's national flag. The incident is drawing widespread attention to issues of freedom of expression in Bangladesh.

DHAKA: Iskcon priest and Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote spokesperson Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was arrested Monday by Dhaka metropolitan police's detective branch. Police spokesperson Talebur Rahman confirmed the arrest but did not give details of the charges.