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Interim government declares Khaleda Zia a VVIP

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been accorded Very Very Important Person (VVIP) status following a decision at a special meeting of the interim government. Planning Advisor Wahiduddi... Read More


Government clears enforced disappearance ordinance with death penalty, life imprisonment provisions

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The government has published the gazette for the Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Ordinance, 2025, which introduces provisions for the death penalty and life imprisonment... Read More


Dhaka College students opposing central university block Science Lab intersection

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- A group of Dhaka College students have blocked the Science Laboratory intersection to press for the repeal of the Dhaka Central University ordinance. New Market Police Station chief ... Read More


Modi extends recovery wishes, pledges possible support to Khaleda

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his wishes for the swift recovery of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. In a post on X on Monday, he wrote: "Deeply concerned to learn abou... Read More


Khaleda Zia declared a 'Very Very Important Person', now eligible for SSF protection

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The interim administration has officially declared BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia a Very Very Important Person (VVIP), paving the way for potential state security coverage under the Spec... Read More


Government appoints new UNOs in 77 Upazilas

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- As part of the administrative reshuffle before the announcement of the national election schedule, new Upazila administrators (UNO) have been appointed in 77 Upazilas across Banglades... Read More


CNG autorickshaw driver shot dead in Dhaka

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- A CNG-powered autorickshaw driver has been shot dead in Dhaka's Jurain. The man, identified only as Bappa, 30, was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital around 7pm on Monday with a... Read More


Jamaat explains women's reduced working hours plan, BNP challenges gender assumptions

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami's Dhaka Metropolitan South Secretary Shafiqul Islam Masud has said the proposal to reduce women's daily working hours to five is intended to "respect them". He sa... Read More


EC extends postal voting registration deadline for general election

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The Election Commission has extended the deadline for postal voting registration by a week. On Sunday, EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said Bangladeshi expatriates would have until Dec 25 ... Read More


ACC to open probe into former chief Iqbal Mahmood

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to launch an investigation against its former chairman Iqbal Mahmood. The investigation will cover allegations of bribery, abuse of p... Read More