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Bangladesh First sets tone for foreign policy as Khalilur seeks 'mutually beneficial' ties

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Setting out the tone of the government's diplomacy, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said Bangladesh hopes to establish "very deep relations" with all countries while pursuing a ... Read More


Rumours swirl over removal of ICT Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Speculation is rife that Mohammad Tajul Islam, chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), has been removed from his position, though no official confirmation has ye... Read More


'Normal for elected govt to choose its own people,' says departing ICT chief prosecutor

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Tajul Islam has described his removal as chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) as a "normal phenomenon", saying it is natural for an elected government to appoi... Read More


Awami League office openings will face 'legal review', says Mirza Fakhrul

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The reopening of Awami League offices in multiple areas after the formation of the new government has been taken up for legal scrutiny, according to BNP Secretary General and Local G... Read More


Former BNP ward leader shot at Dhaka's Panthapath

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- A shoe trader and former joint general secretary of BNP's Ward 16 unit has been shot in Dhaka's Panthapath. Shafiqul Rahman, 55, a trader at the floating shoe market near Bashundhar... Read More


Parliament to convene Mar 12 with speaker, deputy speaker elections topping agenda

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The first session of the 13th Parliament will convene on Mar 12, when lawmakers will also elect the speaker and deputy speaker to formally set the legislative machinery in motion. O... Read More


ICT opens trial of 11 over Taim killing during July Uprising

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered the trial of 11 people on charges of crimes against humanity over the killing of Imam Hasan Taim, the son of a policeman, during t... Read More


Bangladesh cuts furnace oil price by nearly Tk 16

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the retail price of furnace oil by Tk 15.90 per litre, setting the new rate at Tk 70.10, down from Tk 86. The revised ... Read More


Will local elections be partisan? Parliament will decide, says EC

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The Election Commission is awaiting a parliamentary decision on whether the upcoming local government elections will be contested under party symbols, according to Election Commissio... Read More


Yunus returns to Yunus Centre after 18 months

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Muhammad Yunus has returned to the Yunus Centre after 18 months following his stint as chief advisor to the interim government. In a Facebook post on Sunday, the Yunus Centre said h... Read More