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Consensus Commission resumes talks with political parties

Dhaka, July 20 -- round reform talks between the National Consensus Commission and political parties began on Sunday morning to discuss several constitutional issues. The discussion began at around 1... Read More


Law enforcers bound to be misused again in absence of structural reforms: Nurul Haque Nur

Dhaka, July 20 -- Gonodhikar Parishad President and former DUCSU VP Nurul Haque Nur on Saturday warned that unless meaningful state reforms are undertaken, any future government may again choose to us... Read More


Division into 'pro' and 'anti-independence' camps created by AL: Salahuddin

Dhaka, July 20 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has said that after the country's independence in 1971, all people embraced freedom. "We do not want any division here. The narrative ... Read More


Typhoon Wipha disrupts flights across Hong Kong and Southern China

Dhaka, July 20 -- Typhoon Wipha swept along the southern coast of China on Sunday, triggering major disruptions to air and rail travel in Hong Kong and surrounding cities. Airports in Hong Kong, Shen... Read More


Chinese Embassy hosts pre-departure reception for Grameen Bank, grantees delegation

Dhaka, July 20 -- The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh on Sunday hosted a reception for the Grameen Bank and grantees delegation ahead of its departure for China. Yao Wen, the Chinese Ambassador to Bang... Read More


Japan holds crucial election as PM Ishiba faces potential setback

Dhaka, July 20 -- Japanese voters headed to the polls Sunday to elect members to the country's upper house of parliament, in a high-stakes election that could deal a blow to Prime Minister Shigeru Ish... Read More


Keep Kuakata, Cox's Bazar beaches clean during tourist season: Environment Adviser

Dhaka, July 20 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has instructed the authorities concerned to take effective measures to maintain cleanliness at Kuakata and Cox's Bazar beaches during the upco... Read More


Release of son of Sardaar 2 pushed to Aug 1; Set for box office clash with Dhadak 2

Dhaka, July 20 -- The release date of Ajay Devgn's upcoming comedy film Son of Sardaar 2, co-starring Mrunal Thakur, has been shifted from July 25 to August 1, 2025, the makers announced on social med... Read More


Still confident to finalise national charter by July 31: Prof Riaz

Dhaka, July 20 -- Vice Chair of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz on Sunday expressed strong confidence that they would be able to prepare a national charter (reform charter) by the end ... Read More


Caretaker Issue: Bangladesh's political parties urged to respond by Monday

Dhaka, July 20 -- Most political parties on Sunday expressed support for the latest revised proposal on the caretaker government issue, particularly the appointment of its head (chief adviser) but the... Read More