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Tenure of commission probing enforced disappearances extended again

Dhaka, June 24 -- The government has extended the term of the commission investigating the enforced disappearances carried out by law-enforcing agencies during the rule of the toppled Awami League gov... Read More


Some issues 'unresolved', Ali Riaz urges all parties to offer concessions

Dhaka, June 22 -- Certain issues discussed in the second round of National Consensus Commission talks, including the formation of an upper house of parliament and the presidential election process, re... Read More


UIU students block road in Natun Bazar over expulsions, campus reforms

Dhaka, June 21 -- Students of United International University (UIU) have blocked the Natun Bazar road, demanding the withdrawal of "unjust expulsions," accountability from the "repressive" syndicate, ... Read More


UIU students press five-point demand, protest 'to continue'

Dhaka, June 21 -- Students of United International University (UIU), who blocked the road in Dhaka's Natun Bazar demanding withdrawal of expulsion orders, have announced an indefinite continuation of ... Read More


Former additional IGP Iqbal Bahar sent to jail in murder case

Dhaka, June 21 -- Former additional inspector general of police (IGP) Iqbal Bahar has been sent to jail in connection with the murder of Shahinur Begum, who was killed during the July Uprising in Dhak... Read More


Outgoing German ambassador meets BNP chief Khaleda

Dhaka, June 21 -- Achim Troster, outgoing German ambassador to Bangladesh, has paid a courtesy call to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. The meeting took place at 8:30pm on Friday at the BNP leader's resi... Read More


Contractionary fiscal policy for private sector, not for government, says BNP's Mintoo

Dhaka, June 21 -- Abdul Awal Mintoo, business leader and vice-chairman of the opposition BNP, has criticised the government for applying austerity measures selectively in the proposed 2025-26 national... Read More


Advisor Sharmin slates former Awmi League government for lowering marriage age

Dhaka, June 21 -- Social Welfare Advisor Sharmin S Murshid has said the now-removed Awami League government created a "dangerous precedent" by legally enabling underage marriage through an exception i... Read More


Advisor Sharmeen slates former Awmi League government for lowering marriage age

Dhaka, June 21 -- Social Welfare Advisor Sharmeen S Murshid has said the now-removed Awami League government created a "dangerous precedent" by legally enabling underage marriage through an exception ... Read More


BNP wants to restore people's rights through election, says AZM Zahid Hossain

Dhaka, June 21 -- BNP Standing Committee member AZM Zahid Hossain has said the party is committed to restoring the people's rights through elections without delay and is not interested in revisiting t... Read More