'Five deaths linked to polls, not 15': CAO disputes TIB report on election violence

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) says the figures cited in a recent report by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on election-related killings require careful verification and... Read More

Bangladesh seeks UN support in investigation into Hadi's killing

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The government has sought the cooperation of the United Nations Human Rights Office to ensure a fair investigation and justice in the killing of Sharif Osman bin Hadi. The Chief Advi... Read More

Bangladesh's interim govt publishes book setting out reform initiatives

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The interim government has published a book detailing the legal, institutional and administrative reforms it says it has undertaken since taking office in August 2024. In a statement... Read More

EC halts PASA observer cards, says probe into NGO's capacity continues

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- The Election Commission has suspended its decision to distribute more than 10,000 observer cards to a local NGO named People's Association for Social Advancement (PASA). Deputy Press... Read More

65 injured in Inqilab Moncho clashes treated at DMCH, one admitted

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- At least 65 people have received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital after the Inqilab Moncho members demanding justice for Sharif Osman bin Hadi's murder clashed with police.... Read More

Low turnout expected as only 7% of inmates opt for postal voting before Feb 12 polls

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Only about seven percent of inmates in the country's prisons have shown interest in voting by postal ballot in the upcoming election. According to data from the Prisons Department, 5... Read More

Tarique explains corruption record, vows zero tolerance in BNP manifesto

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has pledged to give the "utmost priority" to curbing corruption and establishing the rule of law and accountability if his party wins the general election.... Read More

Interim government says no guns fired at Inqilab Moncho activists

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The interim government has said law-enforcers did not fire any live rounds in their attempt to control the protests by Inqilab Moncho activists outside State Guest House Jamuna. The ... Read More

Panel stolen from car of NCP's Nasiruddin Patwary

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- A side panel has been removed and stolen from a car belonging to Dhaka-8 candidate Nasiruddin Patwary. The incident occurred in Dhaka's Gulistan area two days ago. The National Citiz... Read More

Hatirjheel Police ADC beaten up, hospitalised with 17 stitches

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- An Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Hatirjheel Police has been brutally beaten up amid a scuffle over a personal car. ADC Mahfuzzaman, injured in the attack in Dhaka's Hatirjh... Read More

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