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New US ambassador Brent Christensen arrives in Dhaka to 'boost bilateral ties, economic engagement'

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Brent Christensen, the newly appointed United States ambassador to Bangladesh, has arrived in Dhaka. This marks Christensen's return to Bangladesh, having previously served as polit... Read More


EC restores candidacy of Rashtro Sangskar Andolon's Hasnat Quaiyum

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The Election Commission has reinstated the candidacy of Hasnat Quaiyum, president of the Bangladesh Rashtro Songskar Andolon, allowing him to contest the Kishoreganj-5 seat as an ind... Read More


ICT opens trial of Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq over crimes against humanity

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has indicted Salman F Rahman, an advisor to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and former law minister Anisul Huq, in a case involving charg... Read More


Jamaat's Fazlul loses bid to regain Ctg-9 candidacy over dual citizenship

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Jamaat-e-Islami's AKM Fazlul Haque has failed to win back his candidacy for the Chattogram-9 constituency after the Election Commission (EC) rejected his appeal, citing dual citizens... Read More


Election Commission holds law and order coordination meeting

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The Election Commission (EC) has held a coordination meeting with security agencies and government departments to review law and order arrangements ahead of the 13th parliamentary el... Read More


Muslim second marriage needs arbitration council approval, not wife's consent: High Court

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The High Court has upheld the provision in Muslim family law that requires permission from an arbitration council, not the first wife's consent, for a second marriage. In a verdict ... Read More


Election Commission restores 58 candidacies on appeal in second-day hearings

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The Election Commission has cleared 58 more candidates to contest in the Feb 12 polls, pushing the total number of valid contenders close to 2,000 on the second day of reviews. Mahm... Read More


'Mass killings during internet blackout': ICT prosecutors seek charges against Joy, Palak

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Prosecutors at the International Crimes Tribunal have applied for the framing of charges against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and former ICT stat... Read More


Interim government to campaign for 'Yes' vote: press secretary

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Bangladesh will officially kick off campaigning for the upcoming general election and referendum from Jan 22 and the interim government will be campaigning for a "Yes" vote in the re... Read More


What does an 'inclusive and participatory' election mean? EU observers explain

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- An inclusive and participatory election means ensuring that all groups in Bangladeshi society are able to vote and that citizens turn out in credible numbers to shape their future, a... Read More