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CEC to record speech on polls schedule, election day may be Feb 8 or Feb 12

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- The Election Commission (EC), led by AMM Nasir Uddin, is finalising preparations to announce the schedule for the upcoming general election and referendum following a meeting with th... Read More


'History has given us a new opportunity': Yunus on elections and referendum

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has urged officials to ensure the upcoming national election is organised beautifully and fairly, calling it a historic opportunity to build a new Bangla... Read More


Human rights lawyers call recent trials in Bangladesh a signal of democratic backsliding

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has expressed concern over the trials of Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her niece Tulip Sidd... Read More


'Political tension' turns concert venues into empty stages as frustration takes over music lovers

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Dhaka's music lovers are learning the hard way that no ticket guarantees a show. After a string of successful concerts last season, the current climate in the capital has taken a st... Read More


Election Commission set to announce Bangladesh's historic dual-poll timetable amid 'challenges'

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- After two years, the Election Commission (EC) stands on the brink of declaring the schedule for Bangladesh's next parliamentary polls. The timetable for the 13th national election, ... Read More


Tarique Rahman apologises to Army officer for 'untoward incident' in the past

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has apologised to an army officer for an "untoward incident" in the past. A meeting of retired military officers was held at the BNP Chairperson... Read More


Police Commission gazette published, panel can only provide advice and recommendations

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- The Bangladesh government has published a gazette to form a Police Commission, but limiting its activities to providing different recommendations and advice, and holding public aware... Read More


Bagerhat to retain 4 parliamentary constituencies as top court scraps EC's decision

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- The Supreme Court's Appellate Division has upheld the High Court ruling that declared the Election Commission's gazette reducing the number of parliamentary seats in Bagerhat from fo... Read More


Mohammadpur mother, daughter murders: Police arrest household aide from Jhalakathi

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Police say they have arrested Ayesha, who worked as a household aide for a mother and daughter who were murdered in Dhaka's Mohammadpur, from Jhalakathi. Jewel Rana, additional depu... Read More


National Citizen Party releases first list of 125 candidates ahead of polls

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced its candidates for 125 seats for the upcoming national parliamentary election, with more to come later. Member Secretary Akhter Hossen... Read More