EC sets Jan 17 deadline for international election observer applications

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The Election Commission (EC) has invited international observers, foreign media representatives, and organisations to monitor the general elections and referendum scheduled for Feb 1... Read More

Advisor Asif Nazrul calls swift bail orders at High Court 'alarming'

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has expressed concern over what he described as an "alarming" number of bail orders being granted by the High Court within a short period. He made the remark... Read More

Amnesty International calls for release of Anis Alamgir in anti-terror case

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Amnesty International has called for the release of journalist Anis Alamgir, who has been arrested in a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act. "Anis Alamgir's arrest continues an alarmi... Read More

Rumi faced relentless threats, found no protection from police, says NCP's Samantha

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Senior NCP leader Samantha Sharmin has alleged that party activist Jannatara Rumi received no protection from police despite being subjected to continuous threats and online bullying... Read More

When will Tarique arrive in Dhaka?

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Acting BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will arrive in Dhaka around noon next Thursday, party leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said. Salahuddin, a BNP Standing Committee member, shared the de... Read More

Chargesheet imminent as ACC probes Tk 1bn irregularities claims against ex-minister Kamal

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to submit a chargesheet against former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal over alleged irregularities involving more than Tk 1 billion i... Read More

Home advisor's effigy burnt at Dhaka University

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The Chhatra Shakti has demanded the resignation of Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury over the failure to arrest the attackers of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi amid... Read More

Bangladesh Bank to verify all loans above $200 million to 'restore governance, accountability'

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur has announced an initiative to verify all loans exceeding $200 million as part of efforts to "restore governance and public confidence" in the... Read More

Subrata Bain's daughter contests interrogation in custody over family reunion

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Khadija Yasmin Bithi, daughter of top-listed gangster Subrata Bain, has asked a Dhaka court whether checking in on her father constitutes a crime. She raised the question on Thursda... Read More

Feni Grameen Bank office set ablaze as arsonists destroy three motorcycles

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- A Grameen Bank office in Feni Sadar Upazila has been set on fire by unidentified intruders, who reportedly left three motorcycles charred. Police and bank officials allege that the ... Read More

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