European Union mission says election situation under control so far

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The head of the European Union Election Observation Mission has said the election situation in Bangladesh is under the control of state authorities so far, as the mission begins full... Read More

Chief Advisor Yunus to address the nation on Tuesday evening

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 7pm on Tuesday. The Chief Advisor's Office said the speech will be delivered ahead of the 13th parliamentary elections and Ju... Read More

Transparency International finds slight improvement in Bangladesh's corruption ranking

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Transparency International has assessed that the corruption situation in Bangladesh has improved slightly under the interim government, resulting in the country moving up one place i... Read More

Voters can take mobiles to polling centres, but cannot use them in secret booths

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The Election Commission (EC) has withdrawn its decision to ban mobile phones inside polling stations amid criticism. According to the new decision, voters can take mobile phones to ... Read More

Yunus hands over flat deed, keys to Hadi's family

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has handed over the deed and keys to an apartment to the family of Sharif Osman Hadi, the Inqilab Moncho convenor and parliamentary hopeful shot dead ahe... Read More

Subordinate civil courts to get 30 days of holidays in 2 rounds

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The vacation days for subordinate civil courts has been split into two phases totalling 30 days, instead of being taken consecutively for a full month. The Supreme Court's Appellate... Read More

EU election observers' delegation holds talks with Jamaat chief Shafiqur

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- A European Union delegation has met with Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman amid preparations for Bangladesh's parliamentary election. The courtesy meeting took place on Tuesday ... Read More

IGP doesn't rule out militant attack risk during election

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Although the risk of militant attacks during the election campaign has eased, it still cannot be ruled out ahead of the 13th parliamentary election, says Inspector General of Police ... Read More

Jamaat chief Shafiqur calls on all to seize 'great opportunity for change'

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has earnestly requested the people to believe its leaders who have made numerous promises ahead of the parliamentary polls. He said people shoul... Read More

Election Commission allows mobile phones at polling centres after backlash

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Election Commission has withdrawn its ban on mobile phones at polling centres following criticism and objections. Just a day after issuing the restriction, EC Secretary Akhtar Ah... Read More

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