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Political parties call on EC to stay 'neutral, firm' under pressure

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Political parties have called on the Election Commission to take a "strong and neutral stance" to ensure a credible national election, urging it not to "bow to any pressure". The EC... Read More


Verdict in Hasina crimes against humanity case to be broadcast live: prosecution

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The prosecution says that the verdict in the crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two senior officials in her government will be broadcast liv... Read More


Crude bomb detonates near Asian Development Bank in Agargaon

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- A crude bomb has exploded on the road outside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) building in Agargaon, Dhaka, The incident occurred around 8:20pm on Saturday, police said. Sher-e-Ban... Read More


Bangladesh introduces new police uniform in phased distribution

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Bangladesh Police have begun distributing new uniforms, initially to a limited number of personnel. Dhaka Metropolitan Police spokesperson Talebur Rahman said the uniform rollout be... Read More


What takes youths "with no political involvement" out to burn buses?

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Police and families insist the two teenagers involved in an attempted arson attack on a bus in Mirpur had no political affiliations, raising questions about what drove them to take p... Read More


CPB announces nationwide protests over Laldia terminal, election deposits

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) has announced a set of programmes in Dhaka and across the country demanding a reduced election security deposit while opposing the decision to... Read More


NCP finds 'many ambiguities' in July Charter Implementation Order

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has identified "many ambiguities" in the July National Charter Implementation Order. The party's Member Secretary Akhter Hossen made the observation... Read More


35 crude bombs seized in Dhaka's Geneva Camp

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Police have recovered 35 crude bombs and bomb-making equipment from the Geneva Camp in Dhaka's Mohammadpur. The operation was carried out in the afternoon, the Dhaka Metropolitan Po... Read More


Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman to lead Bangladesh delegation to India

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman will lead the Bangladesh delegation to the 7th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave in the Indian capital of New Delhi. The e... Read More


Yunus walks July Charter tightrope as he tries to placate three camps but wins no friends

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- The July National Charter has laid bare deep rifts among Bangladesh's parties even as Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus tries a middle course, which is holding the referendum and the parl... Read More