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Cumilla secures 3 spots in new cabinet

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- BNP chairman's Advisor Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid Yasin dropped his independent candidacy for the parliamentary election at the directive of the party chairman, despite not receiving th... Read More


Fresh faces fill majority of cabinet as new government takes office

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- A wave of newcomers has taken charge as the new government begins under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Of the 49 lawmakers sworn in as ministers and state ministers, 40 are serving ... Read More


Ariful Haque Chowdhury climbs into cabinet power from ward politics

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Ariful Haque Chowdhury's rise through Sylhet's political ranks has been steep. Now, in his first term as a member of parliament, he has crossed into top tier of power -- securing a c... Read More


Two oaths for new lawmakers trigger constitutional debate

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Bangladesh's newly elected parliament has opened with an unusual split. While BNP lawmakers took the oath as members of parliament, they stopped short of pledging themselves to the p... Read More


Househelp sentenced to death for 2019 Dhanmondi double murder

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- A Dhaka court has sentenced domestic worker Shurobhi Akhter Nahid to death for the murder of Afroza Begum and her househelp Diti in the capital's Dhanmondi in 2019. However, another... Read More


Writ petition challenges legality of Feb 12 referendum

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of the Feb 12 referendum and seeking annulment of its results. On Tuesday, Supreme Court lawyer ABM Ataul... Read More


Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh PM

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Tarique Rahman has taken oath as the prime minister of Bangladesh, marking the BNP's return to power after two decades. President Md Shahabuddin administered the oath to Tarique and... Read More


From salary to state cars: What benefits await new cabinet members?

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- After securing a two-thirds majority in the 2026 election, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to form a new government, with 49 names listed for positions as ministers and state mini... Read More


NCP announces boycott of cabinet oath ceremony over reform council snub

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has refused to attend the swearing-in of the new cabinet after BNP lawmakers declined to take the Constitution Reform Council oath. The announcement... Read More


Over 200 officials at parliament to assist cabinet secretary during swearing-in

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- A total of 211 officials have gathered at the South Plaza of the parliament complex to assist the cabinet secretary with ministerial protocol and reception of guests at the swearing-... Read More