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Interim government is not sole centre of power, says Asif Mahmud

Bangladesh, Aug. 14 -- Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has said the interim government is not the "only centre of power", adding he will not remain in it during the election period as he intends to... Read More


Recruitment tests for 10 DMTCL posts deferred

Bangladesh, Aug. 14 -- Authorities have suspended the recruitment tests for 10 posts at the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) that were to be held on Friday. The announcement was made throug... Read More


Finance Advisor Salehuddin promises full support for a 'good election'

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has said the finance ministry will provide the cooperation needed to improve law and order for a "good election" in February. On Wednesday, Salehuddin ... Read More


Tribunal sets indictment hearing over Ashulia corpse burning case for Aug 21

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- A tribunal will decide on Aug 21 whether a case over the burning of six bodies in Ashulia during July Uprising will proceed to trial. The International Crimes Tribunal bench le... Read More


101 'money launderers' of more than Tk 2 billion each identified: Salehuddin

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Bangladesh has identified 101 individuals suspected of laundering over Tk 2 billion each, Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has said. Pressed on whether repatriation could be ac... Read More


Breakaway Jatiya Party faction seeks EC recognition amid deepening rift

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The Jatiya Party faction led by Anisul Islam Mahmud and Ruhul Amin Howlader has applied to the Election Commission (EC) for formal recognition after holding a national council w... Read More


EC to verify field data of 22 new parties for registration

Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- The Election Commission (EC) has decided to investigate the field situation of 22 political parties seeking registration. Following a meeting on Monday, Election Commissioner A... Read More


Cartoonist Kishore alleges retired DGFI officer Afizur connected to numerous torture cases

Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- After his release from jail, cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore has publicly claimed a "striking resemblance" between a sketch of alleged torturers and retired DGFI officer major Af... Read More


Bangladesh and Malaysia sign five MoUs, exchange three notes

Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- Bangladesh and Malaysia have signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and exchanged three notes in different areas of cooperation on the first day of Chief Advisor Muhammad... Read More


Govt extends Consensus Commission's tenure by a month

Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- The interim government has extended the term of the National Consensus Commission by one month ahead of its planned third round of talks with political parties. The commission'... Read More