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Tarique's flight to depart London at midnight, says Salahuddin

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Acting BNP chief Tarique Rahman's flight for Bangladesh will depart from London's Heathrow Airport shortly after midnight Bangladesh time, senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said. S... Read More


US lawmakers question party ban, urge inclusive election in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- A group of influential US lawmakers has called on Bangladesh's interim government to ensure the national election, slated for February, is free, fair, and inclusive of all political ... Read More


February polls must not be postponed, NCP tells Election Commission

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has demanded the parliamentary elections and the referendum be held on the scheduled date without any postponement. NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin... Read More


ICT orders opening of trial against four, including BGB officers, over Uprising Rampura massacre

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has formally ordered the start of a trial against four individuals, including former BGB officer lieutenant colonel Redwanul Islam, in connect... Read More


BNP cedes eight more constituencies to partner parties ahead of national elections

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- BNP has extended its electoral concessions to allied parties ahead of the parliamentary polls, ceding eight more constituencies as part of a broader consensus with seven parties that... Read More


Redwan Ahmed joins BNP from LDP, set to run for Cumilla-7

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Redwan Ahmed has resigned as secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and officially joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). On Wednesday afternoon, he joined ... Read More


BNP infighting in Mymensingh threatens dominance as Jamaat moves in

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Mymensingh, one of Bangladesh's most seat-rich districts, is shaping up to be a paradox in the Feb 12 general election as it is overwhelmingly dominated by the BNP, yet riddled with ... Read More


Police arrest Ataur Rahman Bikrompuri in Narsingdi operation

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested Ataur Rahman Bikrompuri, a religious speaker and political commentator who drew the spotlight following recent incidents. According... Read More


Hadi's brother accuses interim govt of failing to protect him, warns of trial

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The brother of slain Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi has said "the interim government cannot avoid responsibility" for his murder and will ultimately face trial for fai... Read More


Woman, her 5-year-old granddaughter die as fire guts six houses in Rangunia

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- A woman and her granddaughter have died in a fire that broke out at a house in Chattogram's Rangunia Upazila. On Wednesday morning, the fire gutted six houses in Ward No. 8 of Kadir... Read More