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Election Commission plans extended polling hours, extra voting booths in referendum, polls

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- With Bangladesh set to hold parliamentary elections alongside the referendum, the Election Commission (EC) is considering extending polling time by one hour and doubling the number of... Read More


BNP leader Tarique hasn't applied for travel pass yet, Advisor Touhid says

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- BNP leader Tarique Rahman has not applied for a travel pass to return home yet, Foreign Advisor Touhid has said amid growing speculation fuelled by the critical condition of his mothe... Read More


Bangladesh hikes 12kg LPG cylinder price by Tk 38 for December

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has increased by Tk 3.17 per unit for December, reflecting a rise in costs on the international market. As a result, the price of the most ... Read More


After SPs, govt reshuffles 527 police station chiefs in pre-election lottery

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The government has reassigned the officers-in-charge (OCs) of 527 police stations across the country through a lottery in the latest shake-up of key law-enforcement positions ahead of... Read More


Law and order workshop for election suspended

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The government has suspended a workshop concerning law and order surrounding the upcoming parliamentary election and the referendum. The home ministry announced the move in a letter ... Read More


Tarique's homecoming: Govt ready to provide 'special' security to those who need it, says home advisor

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The government is ready to provide "special" security to those who need it, Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said regarding Tarique Rahman's homecoming. His comment came foll... Read More


SSF personnel deployed at Evercare Hospital for Khaleda Zia's security

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- A security cordon has been established around Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was declared a "Very Very Important Person" (VVIP)... Read More


EU 'satisfied' with election preparations, will send major observation team: ambassador

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- European Union Ambassador to Dhaka Michael Miller has "expressed satisfaction" with the overall preparations for the parliamentary election and the referendum slated for February next... Read More


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