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Advisory Council offers prayers for BNP chief Khaleda's recovery

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The interim government's Advisory Council has held a special prayer session for the recovery of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who remains in critical condition in hospital. The sessi... Read More


Election schedule to be announced in second week of December, says CEC Nasir

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has revealed that the schedule for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election and referendum will be announced in the second week of D... Read More


Sprawling 'corruption' charges outline legal siege against Hasina, her kin

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The courtroom in Dhaka reverberated with statements that could define Bangladesh's political landscape for years. Sheikh Hasina, once at the pinnacle of power, was sentenced to a to... Read More


US deports 39 more Bangladeshi migrants amid Trump immigration crackdown

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The United States has deported another 39 Bangladeshi nationals amid the Trump administration's ongoing crackdown on undocumented immigration. They arrived in Dhaka on a special US ... Read More


Rapid response puts out New Eskaton building fire within 10 minutes

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- A fire at a building on Dilu Road in Dhaka's New Eskaton has been brought under control within 10 minutes, according to the Fire Service. The fire started at 9:18pm on Thursday, and... Read More


46% of Bangladeshis use feature phones, miss government benefits: official

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- Information and Communication Technology Division Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury has said 46 percent of Bangladesh's population still use feature or button phones, leaving them "de... Read More


Prosecution to seek death sentence in case where Hasina was given life term

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- The prosecution will appeal to have the life sentence handed to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal in a crimes against humanity case ... Read More


ACC to get five commissioners, more powers as government approves draft ordinance

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- The Advisory Council has approved the draft Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Ordinance-2025 to enhance the agency's powers. Under the new ordinance, the ACC will expand from o... Read More


Attackers on Baul artistes will be arrested swiftly, says press secretary

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- A sweeping operation is under way to arrest those involved in recent attacks on Baul artistes across several districts, Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said. On Th... Read More


Chief Justice Refaat to give farewell address Dec 14

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed will deliver his farewell speech to the nation's judges on Dec 14, ahead of his retirement later that month. He is set to retire on Dec 27 as he reac... Read More