Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- In a move aimed at tightening oversight of civilian firearms, the government is going to review gun licences issued during the Awami League government, with authorities set to verify... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Bangladesh and the United States are seeking to elevate their partnership to "new heights", with both sides highlighting broader collaboration across key sectors of engagement. The ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Setting out the tone of the government's diplomacy, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said Bangladesh hopes to establish "very deep relations" with all countries while pursuing a ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Speculation is rife that Mohammad Tajul Islam, chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), has been removed from his position, though no official confirmation has ye... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Tajul Islam has described his removal as chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) as a "normal phenomenon", saying it is natural for an elected government to appoi... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The reopening of Awami League offices in multiple areas after the formation of the new government has been taken up for legal scrutiny, according to BNP Secretary General and Local G... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- A shoe trader and former joint general secretary of BNP's Ward 16 unit has been shot in Dhaka's Panthapath. Shafiqul Rahman, 55, a trader at the floating shoe market near Bashundhar... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The first session of the 13th Parliament will convene on Mar 12, when lawmakers will also elect the speaker and deputy speaker to formally set the legislative machinery in motion. O... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered the trial of 11 people on charges of crimes against humanity over the killing of Imam Hasan Taim, the son of a policeman, during t... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the retail price of furnace oil by Tk 15.90 per litre, setting the new rate at Tk 70.10, down from Tk 86. The revised ... Read More