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EC to outline work plan after receiving official instructions on referendum and election

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- The Election Commission (EC) says it will finalise its work plan once the government provides formal instructions on the parliamentary polls and the referendum. EC Secretary Akhtar ... Read More


Four university unions call for 'sacking' of teachers who supported death-row convict Hasina

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- Four autonomous university student unions have demanded the dismissal of teachers who issued statements in support of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death ... Read More


Advisor Bidhan says teachers leading protests responsible for police using sound grenades

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- Primary and Mass Education Advisor Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar has expressed sorrow over the death of assistant teacher Fatema Akter, who fell ill after police fired sound grenades duri... Read More


Former president Abdul Hamid's home in Kishoreganj attacked, vandalised

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- A group of BNP activists have allegedly attacked and vandalised the home of former president Md Abdul Hamid during a celebratory procession in Kishoreganj's Mithamoin Upazila. The d... Read More


Doc on Nishat Mazumder headlines Banff Mountain Film Festival's return to Dhaka on Nov 21

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- A documentary on Nishat Mazumder, the first Bangladeshi woman to climb Mount Everest, headlines the show as the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Dhaka on Nov 21. T... Read More


Morsalin strike ends Bangladesh's 22-year wait for win over India

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- Bangladesh have edged India 1-0 in a tense AFC Asian Cup qualifier to claim a victory over their neighbours after 22 years, thanks to a deft first-half strike by Sheikh Morsalin. In... Read More


DCs gave no advice on political speeches at Waz-Mahfils: CAO

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) has dismissed media reports claiming deputy commissioners advised action on political speeches at Waz-Mahfils during a meeting in Dhaka. On Tuesday,... Read More


Yunus confirms to Dutch vice-minister: AL barred from next election

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has confirmed that the Awami League will not be permitted to participate in the national election scheduled for February, as the party remains banned and... Read More


Suspect confesses to killing Jubo Dal leader in Pallabi

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- A suspect has confessed to killing Pallabi Thana Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal member secretary Golam Kibria in a shop in Dhaka's Mirpur. Immediately after the incident, police took the 25-... Read More


Video shows 'Pakistan-based' handler calling Delhi bombing 'justified'

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- Indian agencies have recovered a propaganda video in which a "Pakistan-based" terror handler has praised the suicide bombing near Delhi's Red Fort and warned of more attacks, accordi... Read More