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Yunus congratulates Tarique, says national unity will 'strengthen' under his leadership

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of the interim government, has congratulated BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on his party's decisive victory in the parliamentary election. On Saturday, he... Read More


New government to take oath in rare break from Bangabhaban tradition

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The new government is set to be formally installed on Tuesday at the South Plaza of parliament, in a rare departure from long-established swearing-in tradition. Preparations are und... Read More


Bangladesh gazettes referendum results, 68.59% back 'Yes'

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Election Commission (EC) has gazetted the results of the July National Charter referendum on constitutional reforms, revealing that 68.59 percent of valid votes favoured "Yes". On F... Read More


National election 2026: Bangladesh gazettees 297 newly elected MPs

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The Election Commission (EC) has gazetted all 297 declared winners of the general election, paving the way for their swearing-in as members of parliament. On Friday night, after app... Read More


Siraz Uddin Miah is named new cabinet secretary

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Cabinet secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid, who had been preparing to host the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected lawmakers at the Bangabhaban, has been replaced. In a statement o... Read More


Jamaat retracts Facebook post welcoming election results minutes after publishing

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami has removed a Facebook post acknowledging the BNP's absolute majority in the election just minutes after publishing it. Jamaat made the post to its official Face... Read More


Yunus calls Tarique, Shafiqur, Nahid, to praise roles in peaceful polls

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has thanked three political leaders for their roles in ensuring a festive and peaceful atmosphere during the general election. On Saturday, Yunus held s... Read More


Parliament prepares for swearing-in of new MPs, eyeing Monday

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Bangladesh's newly elected members of parliament are expected to be sworn in as early as Monday as preparations enter their final stages following the publication of official electio... Read More


Jamaat chief says spirit of July Uprising still alive, condemns post-poll 'violence'

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has condemned reports of post-election violence across Bangladesh and called on authorities to take swift action against those responsible. In ... Read More


Pakistan PM Shehbaz congratulates Tarique on win, pledges to stay in 'close contact'

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has held a telephone conversation with Tarique Rahman to congratulate him on the BNP's "historic and resounding victory" in the general electio... Read More