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IUB celebrates alumnus Osama Khan's appointment as vice-chancellor in UK

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has hosted a reception for Prof Osama Khan, an alumnus of its School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) recently appointed the vice-chanc... Read More


Attorney General Asaduzzaman to 'resign and contest in polls'

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman has shared his willingness to step down from the top legal officer rank of the state to contest in the general elections. On Wednesday, he told the m... Read More


Police say no arrests made yet over five killed in clash over Hatiya sandbar

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Police have yet to arrest anyone over the deaths of five people killed in a violent shootout over control of a sandbar in Hatiya, Noakhali. No case has been filed even 24 hours afte... Read More


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