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Election Commission launches talks as parties eye schedule to end poll 'uncertainty'

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- After completing legal reforms and electoral preparations, the Election Commission (EC) led by AMM Nasir Uddin is set to meet registered political parties for the first time. The co... Read More


Shanto scores outstanding ton against Ireland as Tigers' lead passes 250

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- It was a captain's knock to remember. With 14 boundaries off 114 deliveries, Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto (100) has powered the Tigers to a commanding lead in the first Test ag... Read More


Joy's unbeaten 169 lifts Bangladesh against Ireland in Day 2 of Sylhet Test

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Mahmudul Hasan Joy produced a superb 169 not out to put Bangladesh in command on the second day of the Sylhet Test. The hosts reached 338 for 1 at stumps, leading Ireland by 52 runs... Read More


Hope for 'exemplary' maximum punishment for Hasina, says Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam says he expects the International Crimes Tribunal to give the maximum punishment to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her former home minister Asad... Read More


Female students hold torch procession on JU campus in solidarity with teacher

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- A group of female students of Jahangirnagar University have held a torchlight procession in solidarity with Jahangirnagar University teacher Nahreen Islam Khan and to protest violenc... Read More


Stringent security measures applied across Dhaka, ICT premises, traffic thins

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Security has been beefed up at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) premises and across the rest of Dhaka ahead of the announcement of the verdict date in a crimes against humanit... Read More


Inter-Parliamentary Union calls on interim government to protect MPs' rights

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has expressed concerns over "human rights violations" targeting former Bangladeshi members of parliament. In a media statement on Wednesday, the ... Read More


NCP leaders among 3 assaulted in Ishwarganj

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Three people, including two leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP), have been beaten up as they attempted to form a human chain at Ishwarganj Upazila Health Complex in Mymensing... Read More


Eerie silence grips Dhaka University amid Awami League's 'lockdown'

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- An eerie silence has gripped Dhaka University (DU) amid the banned Awami League's "lockdown" programme. A visit to several key busy areas of the university at 11am on Thursday showe... Read More


Father, daughter found dead with their throats slit in Mymensingh

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Police have recovered the bodies of a man and his daughter with their throats slit from his in-laws' house in Mymensingh's Haluaghat. The incident occurred late on Tuesday night in ... Read More