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Political parties call on EC to stay 'neutral, firm' under pressure

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Political parties have called on the Election Commission to take a "strong and neutral stance" to ensure a credible national election, urging it not to "bow to any pressure". The EC... Read More


Verdict in Hasina crimes against humanity case to be broadcast live: prosecution

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The prosecution says that the verdict in the crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two senior officials in her government will be broadcast liv... Read More


Crude bomb detonates near Asian Development Bank in Agargaon

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- A crude bomb has exploded on the road outside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) building in Agargaon, Dhaka, The incident occurred around 8:20pm on Saturday, police said. Sher-e-Ban... Read More


Bangladesh introduces new police uniform in phased distribution

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Bangladesh Police have begun distributing new uniforms, initially to a limited number of personnel. Dhaka Metropolitan Police spokesperson Talebur Rahman said the uniform rollout be... Read More


What takes youths "with no political involvement" out to burn buses?

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Police and families insist the two teenagers involved in an attempted arson attack on a bus in Mirpur had no political affiliations, raising questions about what drove them to take p... Read More