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Don't want people with political affiliation as election observers: CEC Nasir

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has called on local organisations not to appoint those affiliated with political parties as observers of the 13th general elections.... Read More


NCP's Nasiurddin demands trial for parties involved in 1971 genocide

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary has demanded a trial for the political parties involved in the genocide during the 1971 Liberation War. He made the... Read More


Man hacked to death in front of home in Mohammadpur

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Police have confirmed the death of a man from hacking at Dhaka Udyan in the capital's Mohammadpur. Mohammadpur Police Inspector Mofiz Uddin said the victim, identified as Billal Hos... Read More


Government to establish dedicated taskforce to boost earthquake preparedness

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Following a series of recent tremors, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has said the government will form a taskforce on earthquake preparedness. He held an emergency meeting with expert... Read More


Attorney general seeks repeal of press-restrictive laws

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman has called for an end to restrictive laws targeting journalists. On Monday, he urged the media to adopt policies to protect citizens from false propa... Read More


Two men arrested in Dhaka carrying 14,000 yaba tablets

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- The Department of Narcotics Control has arrested two people with 14,000 yaba pills in Dhaka as they were bringing a consignment from Cox's Bazar. They were arrested at Dhaka's Asad ... Read More


Yunus seeks support from Commonwealth to ensure free, credible elections

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sought the Commonwealth's full support for the next general election, scheduled for the first half of February. The Chief Advisor called for the sup... Read More


DU's Bijoy Ekattor Hall shop fire under control, no casualties reported

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- The fire at Bijoy Ekattor Hall has been brought under control, and no one was injured, the Fire Service has said. On Monday evening, the Fire Service control room reported a fire at... Read More


CA Yunus convenes emergency meeting on earthquake preparedness amid nationwide alarm

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has convened an emergency meeting with experts and senior officials on earthquake preparedness He chaired the session at his Tejgaon office around 5pm o... Read More


Women's contributions to July Uprising must be 'etched in history', says Advisor Sharmeen

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Women and Children's Affairs Advisor Sharmeen S Murshid has said the contribution of women to the July mass uprising must be properly documented in the nation's history, noting that ... Read More