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Foreign branches of political parties defy law - what does the Election Commission think?

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Whenever senior leaders of major political parties travel abroad, they are received by expatriate party activists. The same scenes play out whether they belong to the ruling party o... Read More


Home advisor warns of strict action against Durga Puja rumour-mongers

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury says that strict action will be taken against those spreading rumours on social media regarding Durga Puja, the largest annual festival ... Read More


Remittances pulled Bangladesh economy back from brink after July Uprising, says Yunus

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has credited Bangladeshi expatatriates for rescuing the economy in the wake of the July Uprising. "Our economy was at rock bottom. Your remittances sav... Read More


Bangladeshi-origin Labour mayor 'tried to secure visas for 41 family, friends', reports Telegraph

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- A Bangladeshi-origin Labour politician allegedly abused his office to secure UK immigration visas for 41 family members and friends from his native country, an investigation by The ... Read More


BTCL to introduce triple-play, quad-play services in Bangladesh, says Taiyeb

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) is set to introduce triple-play and quad-play services in the country for the first time. Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, chief advisor's sp... Read More


JSS urges calm as tensions rise between Hill and Bengali residents in Khagrachhari

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (JSS) has expressed concern over recent violence in Khagrachhari, calling on both indigenous and Bengali communities to remain calm and u... Read More


Ballot printing process didn't affect fairness of DUCSU polls, says VC Niaz

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The printing place of ballots and their lack of numbering did not "impact" the Dhaka University Central Students Union (DUCSU) elections, according to Dhaka University Vice-Chancell... Read More


Join us to rebuild nation, advance reforms: CA Yunus to expatriates

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on Bangladeshi expatriates to take part in rebuilding the nation, urging them to play a direct role in shaping the country's future. "Bangla... Read More


Yunus sends condolences for deaths of 4, including 3 firemen, in Tongi fire

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has expressed profound shock and sorrow over the deaths of four people, including three firefighters, in a fire at a chemical warehouse in Gazipur's Ton... Read More


Badiul Alam hopes to see 100 women's seats in parliament under rotation system

Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- Electoral Reform Commission chief Badiul Alam Majumdar has expressed hope that 100 seats will be reserved for women in the next parliament under a rotation system, calling it a... Read More