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Who gets which portfolio in PM Tarique's advisory team?

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Portfolios have been distributed among the 10 advisors holding the ranks of ministers and state ministers in the Tarique Rahman-led BNP government. The Cabinet Division on Tuesday s... Read More


Bogura-6 by-election, Sherpur-3 vote set for Apr 9

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The by-election to Bogura-6 and the fresh vote in Sherpur-3 will be held on Apr 9. The schedules for the two constituencies were declared by the Election Commission on Tuesday. Und... Read More


After AL's fall, there were attempts at 'counter-revolution': President Shahabuddin

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- President Md Shahabuddin has said there were attempts to stage a "counter-revolution" in the immediate aftermath of the July-August 2024 mass uprising that ended the Awami League's d... Read More


Another 1,202 Hasina-era 'politically motivated' cases cleared for withdrawal

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The government has approved the withdrawal of 1,202 more cases filed during the tenure of Sheikh Hasina's administration, marking the second phase of its move to scrap what it descri... Read More


With no speaker in place, BNP weighs four veteran MPs to preside over parliament's opening

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- When Bangladesh's 13th Parliament convenes on Mar 12, the chamber will gather with a striking absence at its centre. The seats of speaker and deputy speaker remain empty, leaving the... Read More


Corruption allegations surface against ICT prosecutor

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- A member of the prosecution team at Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has been accused of financial misconduct by a fellow prosecutor in allegations made publicly on s... Read More


Police Service Association calls for uniform change within days of government transition

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Within a week of the new government taking office, the Bangladesh Police Service Association has demanded a reversal of the recently introduced police uniform, saying most officers o... Read More


Aminul Islam replaces Tajul Islam as ICT chief prosecutor

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The government has removed Tajul Islam from his post as chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) and appointed Md Aminul Islam in his place. The law ministry anno... Read More


President Shahabuddin approves resignations of judges Mamnoon, Naima

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accepted the resignations of High Court Division judges Justice Mamnoon Rahman and Justice Naima Haider. The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliame... Read More


EU urges reforms to continue as Bangladesh nears PCA signing

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The European Union has urged Bangladesh's new government to continue reforms initiated under the interim administration, particularly in judicial processes, commercial courts and mig... Read More