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Jatiya Party deserves to participate in general election 'in the interest of democracy', GM Quader says

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader has claimed the party has consistently stood for democracy and constitutional protection, and said they should be allowed to participate in national el... Read More


High Commissioner Pranay Verma says 'stability' always sought in Bangladesh-India ties

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Describing the bond between Bangladesh and India as "eternal", Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Pranay Verma said mutual benefit and interdependence will advance the relationship. H... Read More


TIB's chief says he reached out to advisors but got no remedy over 'attacks' on women's commission

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Transparency International Bangladesh's Executive Director Ifthekharuzzaman has said he has repeatedly appealed to members of the interim government for action after hostility grew ar... Read More


Khaleda Zia's London transfer delayed as she is not fit for air travel yet, says medical board

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- The medical board overseeing the treatment of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital has said her transfer to London has been delayed because she is not physically fit... Read More


Zubaida at Khaleda's bedside at Evercare Hospital

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Zubaida Rahman, the daughter-in-law of BNP chief Khaleda Zia, has visited the former prime minister at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, where she has been receiving critical care for more ... Read More


Environment Advisor Rizwana says transition to renewable energy can't happen overnight

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Bangladesh cannot transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy "overnight" and must adopt a "realistic roadmap" to achieve the shift, according to Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwan... Read More


Titumir College students demand cancellation of 'schooling system' for Dhaka Central University

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- A faction of students from Government Titumir College has demanded the cancellation of the proposed "schooling system" for the planned Dhaka Central University, which is set to be for... Read More


Jatiya Party leaders Manju, Anisul to launch new 16-party alliance ahead of polls

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- A new multi-party political alliance is set to launch ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election, bringing together the Jatiya Party factions led by Anisul Islam Mahmud and Anw... Read More


Zubaida Rahman visits Khaleda Zia in hospital, goes to family home

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Zubaida Rahman has gone to her family home in Dhanmondi after arriving in Dhaka from London and visiting her mother-in-law BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in hospital. She left Evercare ... Read More


Zubaida arrives at Evercare Hospital to see Khaleda

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Zubaida Rahman has arrived at Dhaka's Evercare Hospital to see her ailing mother-in-law, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. The convoy carrying Zubaida arrived at the hospital in the Bashu... Read More