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EC greenlights action plan for general election, announcement soon

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- The Election Commission (EC) has approved its action plan for the upcoming 13th national election, with a formal announcement expected soon. The approval came during a meeting ... Read More


Bangladesh top court allows fresh appeal against caretaker government ruling

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- The Supreme Court has granted permission for a fresh appeal against its 2011 ruling that scrapped the caretaker government system. A full seven-member bench of the Appellate Di... Read More


Engineering students marching towards CA's residence clash with police

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- Engineering students marching towards Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus's official residence, the State Guest House Jamuna, have clashed with police who blocked their procession. Re... Read More


Bangladesh orders action on sight for 'provocative' activities around Chandranath Hill

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- Three interim government advisors have ordered immediate action if any "provocative" activities are seen around Chandranath Hill, a pilgrimage site of the Hindu community in Cha... Read More


Gazipur BNP lauds EC for adding new seat, pledges support

Bangladesh, Aug. 26 -- Gazipur residents have expressed gratitude to the Election Commission (EC) for adding a new constituency in the district ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election. BNP ... Read More


EC hearing objections on Dhaka constituency boundaries

Bangladesh, Aug. 26 -- The Election Commission (EC) has begun hearing objections and suggestions over draft proposals to redraw the boundaries of Dhaka's constituencies ahead of the 13th parliamentary... Read More