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Election Commission invites global observers from 26 countries, seven agencies

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- The Election Commission (EC) has reached out to 26 countries and seven international agencies, inviting their observers to monitor the parliamentary polls and referendum. Chief Elect... Read More


Independents make up nearly half of election candidates rejected in screening

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Independent candidates account for nearly half of all rejected nominations following the scrutiny of nomination papers for the 13th parliamentary election. Almost 350 independent hop... Read More


Reforms to RAB, DGFI, NSI need strong political will, disappearance inquiry chief

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The chief of enforced disappearance inquiry Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury has said many military officers deputed to agencies such as RAB, NSI, and DGFI under previous governments are impl... Read More


ACC pledges to scrutinise candidates' asset declarations, act on any inconsistencies

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chief Mohammad Abdul Momen has underscored the need for a meticulous review of candidates' election affidavits, warning that any discrepancies or susp... Read More


EASD survey finds 70% of voters intend to support BNP in parliamentary polls

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- A public opinion poll has found that 70 percent of the electorate across the country intends to vote for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the parliamentary elections. A priv... Read More


Intelligence agencies overstep into power politics, says disappearance inquiry chief

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Citing repeated "misuse" of intelligence agencies, the Inquiry Commission for Enforced Disappearance has recommended withdrawing armed forces officers from law-enforcing agencies and ... Read More


SC lawyer sends legal notice seeking month-long school closure for Ramadan

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- A Supreme Court lawyer has served a legal notice to the government, seeking closure of all educational institutions for the entire month of Ramadan. Advocate Md Elyas Ali Mondal sent... Read More


CA Yunus sends condolence message to Tarique over Khaleda's death

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sent a condolence message on behalf of the interim government following the death of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. The messa... Read More


Deadline for registration to vote through postal ballots ends at midnight

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The deadline for voter registration through the Postal Vote BD app will end at midnight. The registration started on Nov 19 to enable Bangladeshi expatriates and certain groups of ci... Read More


Bangladesh expresses concern over US action in Venezuela

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Bangladesh has said it is concerned about recent developments in Venezuela following a US military operation that led to the capture of the country's President Nicolas Maduro. In a s... Read More