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A sexagenarian's hours-long wait for a glimpse of Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- Abu Taleb was among thousands of Bangladeshis hoping to catch a glimpse of BNP's acting chief Tarique Rahman on his homecoming after 17 years in exile. By the time he reached Kuril o... Read More


Tarique's return will fill political 'vacuum', says press secretary

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said the return of BNP leader Tarique Rahman will help fill a political "vacuum" in Bangladesh and make the country's democratic tra... Read More


The other returnee: Jebu the cat steps into the spotlight on Tarique's homecoming

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- As BNP leader Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh with his wife and daughter after 17 years in exile, one member of the household drew particular attention online - Jebu, the famil... Read More


Jamaat chief Shafiqur picks up nomination papers for Dhaka-15 seat

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has collected a nomination form for the Dhaka-15 seat ahead of the upcoming 13th general elections. On Thursday, a delegation led by Jamaat's A... Read More


Chief Advisor's Special Assistant Khuda Baksh Chowdhury resigns

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Chief Advisor's Special Assistant Khuda Baksh Chowdhury, the former police chief who oversaw the home ministry, has resigned. The Cabinet Division issued a notification on the matte... Read More


Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury appointed new chief justice, set to serve until May 2028

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury of the Appellate Division has been appointed as the chief justice, succeeding Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed at the apex of the country's judiciary. Just... Read More


Ali Riaz to lead awareness campaign on general election, referendum

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Ali Riaz, special assistant to the chief advisor with the rank of advisor, has been appointed chief coordinator for public awareness campaigns on the parliamentary polls and referend... Read More


Explosion from crude bomb thrown from flyover kills man in Dhaka

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- A man has been killed in Dhaka after a crude bomb thrown from a flyover exploded, police say. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 7:30pm under the Moghbazar flyover, said Ibne... Read More


Yunus urges religious leaders to help raise public awareness about election, referendum

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has urged religious leaders to help raise awareness about the parliamentary polls and referendum scheduled for Feb 12. He made the call while meeting th... Read More


High Court ruling on loan default leaves Nagorik Oikya's Manna facing election hurdle

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna challenging his status as a loan defaulter, creating a legal hurdle to his participatio... Read More