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Former independent MP Faisal Biplob arrested in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 23 -- Police have arrested former independent lawmaker Mohammed Faisal Biplob in the Monipuri Para in Dhaka, according to Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). He was detained on Sunday night,... Read More


Police seek 10-day remand to question former CEC Nurul Huda

Dhaka, June 23 -- Police have sought a 10-day remand to question former chief election commissioner KM Nurul Huda in a case lodged by the BNP, accusing him of holding national elections without a publ... Read More


One budget not enough to solve all issues, says Advisor Salehuddin

Dhaka, June 23 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has pushed back at criticism that the interim government's proposed national budget was rushed or lacked consultation, saying it is "unrealistic" to ... Read More


Government promises to take action over attack on former CEC Nurul Huda

Dhaka, June 23 -- The interim government has promised action after a group of people forcibly entered the home of former chief election commissioner KM Nurul Huda and assaulted him before handing him ... Read More


NCP sees no legal barrier to securing 'water lily' as party symbol

Dhaka, June 23 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has applied to use the "water lily" as its election symbol, saying no law prevents a party from choosing a national emblem already used in other cont... Read More


NBR officials threaten 'complete shutdown' to demand removal of agency chief

Dhaka, June 23 -- Five officers of the Income Tax Division were "immediately transferred" on Sunday amid the movement demanding the removal of the NBR chairman. Two of them are from the Income Tax In... Read More


Bangladesh faces four fundamental challenges, says Ali Riaz

Dhaka, June 23 -- The National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Ali Riaz has said Bangladesh faces "four fundamental challenges", involving state reform initiatives, ending the culture of impunity, ... Read More


Shamim, Naim return to Bangladesh squad, Tanvir to make ODI debut

Dhaka, June 23 -- Mohammad Naim Sheikh is getting his reward for his consistent performances in domestic cricket as the left-handed opener is returning to the national side after nearly two years. Lit... Read More


Former MP Sabina Akter Tuhin arrested

Dhaka, June 23 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) have arrested former member of parliament Sabina Akter Tuhin, who was elected for the seat reserved for women in the 10th national election i... Read More


27 parties back 10-year cap on prime ministerial term, BNP among 3 opposed

Dhaka, June 23 -- A total of 27 political parties have supported a proposal to limit an individual's tenure as prime minister to a maximum of 10 years, while three parties, including the Bangladesh Na... Read More