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CA Yunus urges 'historic' role for armed forces in national election, referendum

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on members of the armed forces to play a "historic" role in the national election and referendum scheduled for February. He also praised the f... Read More


Lawyer Panna apologises to ICT for no-show at hearing after refusing to represent Hasina

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Senior Supreme Court lawyer ZI Khan Panna has apologised before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) after refusing to act as the state-appointed defence counsel for ousted prime m... Read More


Helicopters to land near Evercare under SSF protocol, public urged to avoid speculation

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- The government has said that Army and Air Force helicopters will conduct test landings and takeoffs at two open fields near Dhaka's Evercare Hospital, where former prime minister Khal... Read More


Eden College students block road to press for 5-point demand, teachers join protest

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Students of Dhaka's Eden Mohila College have taken to the streets to press home a five-point demand, including keeping the institution reserved exclusively for women and preventing th... Read More


ACC explains charges, evidence after British MP Tulip questions corruption trial, sentencing

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has responded after British MP Tulip Siddiq questioned the trial and sentencing in the plot corruption case involving her, her mother Sheikh Rehan... Read More


Army, Navy, Air Force chiefs visit Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The chiefs of the three armed services have visited BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR). The militar... Read More


Pilkhana killings: IGP Baharul, four senior officers named for 'failing to uphold duties'

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The National Independent Inquiry Commission's report on the Pilkhana killings has named current Bangladesh Police Chief Baharul Alam among officers who allegedly "failed to perform th... Read More


President Shahabuddin's Facebook account hacked, later restored

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Hackers briefly took control of President Mohammed Shahabuddin's verified Facebook account, which has now been restored. A post issued from the account first disclosed the breach on ... Read More


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