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Tribunal to set date of verdict against Hasina in crimes against humanity case

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The International Crimes Tribunal is to set a date for the verdict in a crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina over the suppression of the July Upri... Read More


Fakhrul says Yunus's address to the nation may invite 'differing opinions'

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has reiterated the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh hinges on free and fair elections, noting that Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus's address to the nat... Read More


'Incoherent' July Charter referendum unacceptable, says Bangladesh JaSaD

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Bangladesh Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JaSaD) has dismissed the planned referendum on the July National Charter, scheduled alongside the parliamentary polls, calling it "incoherent". T... Read More


As EC launches party dialogue, split Jatiya Party's invite hinges on 'who owns the Plough'

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- With the parliamentary election slated for the first half of February and the schedule due in early December, the Election Commission (EC) opens talks with political parties on Thurs... Read More


ACC prosecutes former mayor Sayeed Khokon, sister over 'money laundering'

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- ACC Deputy Director Mostafizur Rahman lodged the case at the Integrated District Office, Dhaka. He said the commission approved the action after receiving allegations of money laund... Read More


Bangladesh approves missions in Argentina, Ireland to strengthen global presence

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The Advisory Council of the interim government has approved the establishment of embassies in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, and Dublin, Ireland. The decision came during t... Read More


Corruption charges over 'embezzlement, money laundering' brought against five more recruiting agencies

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission is going to accuse 26 people from five recruiting agencies over allegations of embezzlement and money laundering through syndication while sending work... Read More


Consensus Commission's Ali Riaz made special assistant to Chief Advisor Yunus

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Ali Riaz, vice-chairman of the National Consensus Commission, has been made a special assistant of Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, gaining the rank and status of an advisor of the inte... Read More


Consensus Commission's Ali Riaz made Special Assistant of Chief Advisor Yunus

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Ali Riaz, vice-chairman of the National Consensus Commission, has been made a special assistant of Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, gaining the rank and status of an advisor of the inte... Read More


Leftist groups outside July Charter reject referendum as 'unconstitutional, redundant'

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Several left-leaning political parties that did not sign the July National Charter have labelled the referendum proposed by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus as "unnecessary and extra-con... Read More