Bangladesh hangs 2 top opposition leaders for war crimes
They had sought presidential clemency admitting their guilt.
Nov 22, 2015, 03:38 AM ISTBangladesh SC upholds death sentences of two top opposition leaders
Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the death sentences of two top opposition leaders convicted for war crimes committed during 1971 independence war against Pakistan, paving the way for their execution.
Nov 18, 2015, 22:11 PM ISTBangladesh minister accuses BNP man of Italian's murder
A senior Bangladeshi minister Wednesday accused a leader of the main opposition party BNP of orchestrating the murder of an Italian aid worker.
Oct 28, 2015, 15:42 PM ISTUS imposes record fine on BNP in sanctions warning to banks
French bank BNP Paribas has pleaded guilty to two criminal charges and agreed to pay almost $9 billion to resolve accusations it violated U.S. sanctions against Sudan, Cuba and Iran, a severe punishment aimed at sending a clear message to other financial institutions around the world.
Jul 02, 2014, 11:17 AM ISTSwiss regulator slaps BNP's Swiss arm with sanctions after probe
The regulator stressed that its probe had not shown any violations of Swiss sanctions.
Jul 01, 2014, 17:48 PM ISTBNP Paribas to pay a record $8.97 bn in penalties to US
The plea agreement provides that BNPP will pay total financial penalties of USD 8.97 billion, including forfeiture of USD 8.83 billion and a fine of USD 140 million.
Jul 01, 2014, 12:22 PM ISTBNP chief operating officer to go amid US probe
A spokeswoman for the bank said he had planned to retire this year anyway and would not comment on the U.S. proceedings.
Jun 12, 2014, 14:09 PM IST