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Chinmoy Das, 22 others to face trial in murder case of lawyer Alif

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- A Chattogram court has ordered the murder case of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif to trial, indicting 23 suspects, including Sammilita Sanatan Jagaran Jote, or United Hindu Awakening Allian... Read More


Training for polling officers for general election, referendum begins Jan 22

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Training for presiding officers, assistant presiding officers and polling officers for the parliamentary polls and the referendum will begin across Bangladesh on Jan 22. The Electio... Read More


NCP calls for withdrawal of show-cause notices, equal enforcement of electoral law

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has demanded the withdrawal of show-cause notices issued against its leaders and called for an explanation from the Election Commission (EC). NCP sp... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus encourages prompt reporting of poll complaints

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has urged citizens to report any election-related complaints or suggestions to the government immediately. Speaking on Monday evening after meeting repr... Read More


US Embassy cautions Bangladeshis on B1/B2 visa bond before interviews

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The United States Embassy in Dhaka has warned Bangladeshi applicants not to pay any bond before attending their interview, as a new requirement for B1/B2 (business and tourist) visas... Read More


ACC to prosecute JaPa's Ranga, Panir over 'bribery' and 'money laundering'

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to prosecute Jatiya Party leaders Mashiur Rahman Ranga and Panir Uddin Ahamed on charges of "bribery" and "money laundering". ACC Di... Read More


Police chief Baharul holds meeting with CEC Nasir

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam has met with Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin. The meeting was held at the Nirbachan Bhaban from 5:15pm on Monday. Election Comm... Read More


Election Commission releases gazette for Feb 12 polling centres

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The Election Commission (EC) has begun publishing the gazette of polling centres for all constituencies ahead of the general elections slated for Feb 12. EC Deputy Secretary Monir H... Read More


Mother, daughter hacked to death in Munshiganj

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- A woman and her eight-year-old daughter have been hacked to death in Munshiganj's Sirajdikhan Upazila. The incident took place in South Rajanagar village of Rajanagar Union on Monda... Read More


Government officers, employees free to campaign for referendum, says Ali Riaz

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Government officers and employees are allowed to campaign in favour of the referendum, according to Ali Riaz, special assistant to the chief advisor. Speaking at a divisional exchan... Read More