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Consensus Commission proposes two alternative models for July Charter reforms

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The National Consensus Commission has proposed two alternative methods to provide both legal and institutional backing for implementing the constitutional reform provisions outlined ... Read More


Yunus orders swift purchase of bodycams for election security

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has ordered the rapid purchase of a sufficient number of body-worn cameras for law-enforcing agencies to ensure "transparency, peace and safety" during t... Read More


Metro rail victim Azad's family seeks Tk 100 million, job as compensation

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The family of metro rail victim Abul Kalam Azad has issued a legal notice demanding Tk 100 million in compensation and permanent employment at the metro rail for one family member. ... Read More


NCP spells out preconditions for signing July Charter

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The National Citizen Party has said it will sign the July Charter only if the implementation order excludes any provision for a "note of dissent" and incorporates the recommendations... Read More


Proposed July Charter Order calls for referendum, reform council, mandate for constitutional changes

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The National Consensus Commission has submitted a comprehensive set of proposals to the government on how to implement the July National Charter, recommending that the process be car... Read More


Jamaat seeks referendum in November, no further RPO amendment at meeting with EC

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Jamaat-e-Islami has called on the Election Commission not to amend the Representation of the People Order (RPO) provision that requires candidates to contest under their own party sy... Read More


ULAB hosts 8th Convocation Ceremony

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has held its 8th Convocation. The event was held on Tuesday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center on Tuesday. The the... Read More


Official letter issued to suspend international flights at Cox's Bazar Airport

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism has suspended scheduled international flights at Cox's Bazar Airport in line with a government decision. According to a press release issu... Read More


Consensus panel calls for July Charter referendum 'on day of or ahead of' polls

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The National Consensus Committee has made a recommendation to the interim government to issue an order to hold a referendum for a constitutional amendment to implement the July Natio... Read More


CJI Gavai names Surya Kant as the 53rd chief justice of India

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Justice Surya Kant has been named the next Chief Justice of India, succeeding BR Gavai, who is set to retire on Nov 24. According to The Hindu, CJI Gavai on Monday recommended Justi... Read More