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Yunus orders armed forces on maximum alert to ensure proper vote

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Calling the February elections and the referendum a "critical turning point" for Bangladesh's democratic future, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has directed the armed forces to remain ... Read More


If no 'level playing field' exists, how are complaints being filed? asks EC secretary

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Despite some unrest, allegations and counter-allegations of irregularities in different parts of the country in the five days since the start of campaigning for the 13th parliamentar... Read More


No official required to carry out illegal orders, says ICT chief prosecutor

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam has said no state official or employee is obligated to obey any unlawful order issued by the government. He made the... Read More


Adani Power deal major financial burden, Summit emerges as 'power monster', says review committee

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- A 25-year power purchase agreement with India's Adani Power has become a major financial burden for Bangladesh, while Summit Group has emerged as a "power monster" in the energy sect... Read More


Chankharpul murders: Ex-DMP chief Habibur, 2 others sentenced to death for crimes against humanity

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sentenced former Dhaka Metropolitan Police chief Habibur Rahman and two other senior police officials to death in a crimes against humanit... Read More


PBI finds stepfather, not uncle, guilty of raping 12-year-old Rajshahi girl who gave birth

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has revealed that a 12-year-old girl in Rajshahi became pregnant and gave birth after being raped by her stepfather, not her maternal uncle as in... Read More


Student among 2 dead as truck rams motorcycle in Dhaka's Jatrabari

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Two people on a motorcycle, including a student, have been killed after their vehicle was rammed by a truck in the Shanir Akhra area of Dhaka's Jatrabari. The incident occurred late... Read More


Bangladesh says it is 'shocked' that Hasina was given Delhi platform to 'incite unrest'

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- The interim government has expressed "surprise and shock" at India's decision to allow Sheikh Hasina, a fugitive convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal, to speak publicly in ... Read More


High Court asks why CEC shouldn't face contempt charges over party registration delay

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- The High Court has asked why contempt of court charges should not be filed against Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin for failing to comply with its directive to dispose of ... Read More


An imprisoned BCL leader was only allowed to see the bodies of wife, child at jail gate. Prison authorities explain why

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Prison authorities have issued an explanation for why the imprisoned Jewel Hassan Saddam, president of the Bagerhat Sadar Upazila Chhatra League, was allowed to see the bodies of his... Read More