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Khaleda Zia's condition 'unchanged', says BNP leader Rizvi

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- The health of BNP chief Khaleda Zia remains "unchanged" as she continues receiving treatment in Dhaka's Evercare Hospital, according to senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. Speaking at ... Read More


Election Commission resumes expatriate voter registration in seven countries

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- The Election Commission has resumed the registration of expatriate Bangladeshi voters in seven countries, including Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, after a temporary suspension earlier th... Read More


BNP leader Fazlur Rahman summoned to tribunal over contempt charges

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- Fazlur Rahman, an advisor to the BNP chairperson and senior Supreme Court advocate, has been ordered to appear and provide an explanation of the contempt of court charges for his "ne... Read More


Hallmark Group MD Tanvir, jailed for loan fraud, dies while serving sentence

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- Hallmark Group's managing director Md Tanvir Mahmud has died while serving his prison sentence for a long-standing loan fraud case. Prison authorities reported that he passed away a... Read More


Election rehearsal in Dhaka restarted after EC flags 'chaotic' conditions

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah has ordered the restart of a mock voting exercise, forming part of preparations for the upcoming national election and referendum, after... Read More


ACC opens probe into Transcom CEO Simeen's 'payment of Tk 1 billion in bribes' to Hasina

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has opened an inquiry into allegations that Transcom Group Chief Executive Officer Simeen Rahman paid Tk 1 billion in bribes to Sheikh Hasina to ... Read More


Mock voting drill under way in Dhaka ahead of national election, referendum

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- A mock voting exercise is being held in Dhaka as the Election Commission (EC) tests its preparations for the upcoming 13th national election and a nationwide referendum, both schedul... Read More


No restrictions on Tarique's homecoming, says Press Secretary Shafiqul

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The interim government has no restrictions or objections to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh, Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said. Saturd... Read More


Advisory Council offers prayers for BNP chief Khaleda's recovery

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The interim government's Advisory Council has held a special prayer session for the recovery of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who remains in critical condition in hospital. The sessi... Read More


Election schedule to be announced in second week of December, says CEC Nasir

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has revealed that the schedule for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election and referendum will be announced in the second week of D... Read More