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OC Sayed, ASI Bishwajit burnt six bodies in Ashulia with petrol: state witness

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- A former policeman testifying for the state in the case over the burning of six bodies in Dhaka's Ashulia during the July Uprising has said the ex-chief (OC) and an assistant sub-ins... Read More


Jamaat calls for wholesale administrative shake-up after announcement of election schedule

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Jamaat-e-Islami has called for all deputy commissioners and police superintendents across Bangladesh to be transferred simultaneously once the Election Commission (EC) formally annou... Read More


'A proud moment': Yunus lauds Bangladesh squad after historic win over India

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has congratulated the Bangladesh national football team after their 1-0 victory over India in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers -- the country's first competi... Read More


Court orders freeze on 45mn Meghna Bank shares belonging to ex-land minister, family

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The Criminal Investigation Department has received a court order to freeze approximately 45 million shares of Meghna Bank belonging to former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Jave... Read More


Bangladesh to forgo Victory Day parade for second year

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Bangladesh is set to mark Victory Day without a military parade for the second year in a row under the interim government. Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced the... Read More


CEC Nasir urges political parties to help boost voter turnout

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has called on political parties to help encourage voters to return to polling stations and to ensure strict compliance with the elec... Read More


High Court orders authorities to submit report on safety measures for judges

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The High Court has ordered authorities to report within 90 days on the security arrangements for judges of the Supreme Court premises, lower courts and tribunals, including their cha... Read More


EC to outline work plan after receiving official instructions on referendum and election

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- The Election Commission (EC) says it will finalise its work plan once the government provides formal instructions on the parliamentary polls and the referendum. EC Secretary Akhtar ... Read More


DCs gave no advice on political speeches at Waz-Mahfils: CAO

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) has dismissed media reports claiming deputy commissioners advised action on political speeches at Waz-Mahfils during a meeting in Dhaka. On Tuesday,... Read More


Yunus confirms to Dutch vice-minister: AL barred from next election

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has confirmed that the Awami League will not be permitted to participate in the national election scheduled for February, as the party remains banned and... Read More