MPs will be sworn in by Feb 17, says press secretary

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The swearing-in of elected members of parliament will take place by February 16 or at the latest by February 17, according to the Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. Spea... Read More

City getting back to normal after polls fever

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The life in the capital started getting back to normal after much expected national elections and referendum held on Thursday. The shopping malls and markets at different areas reop... Read More

Bangladesh gazettes referendum results, 68.59% back 'Yes'

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Election Commission (EC) has gazetted the results of the July National Charter referendum on constitutional reforms, revealing that 68.59 per cent of valid votes favoured "Yes". On ... Read More

Daunting socioeconomic tasks await new govt

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led alliance is going to form a new government with heavy socioeconomic burdens after its landslide victory in the 13th national election. The... Read More

Global leaders greet Tarique Rahman on BNP's victory

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Global leaders and diplomatic missions stationed in Dhaka have been quick to congratulate Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on his party's significant electi... Read More

MFS, internet banking services back to normal

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Mobile Financial Services (MFS) such as bKash, Nagad, and Rocket, along with internet banking platforms, have resumed full operations across Bangladesh starting on Friday. The lifti... Read More

Pervasive pollution, adulteration stoke cancer concern

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- People in Bangladesh are growingly infected with fatal diseases like cancer as food adulteration and environment pollution go uncontrolled and create a situation of living steeped in... Read More

Uprising of voters for democratic reform in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The Thirteenth Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Election has been held alongside a referendum on the question of reforming the governance framework. The election was held in a festive atmosphere ... Read More

Global media hail peaceful Bangladesh polls

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- International media outlets have described Thursday's parliamentary elections in Bangladesh as largely peaceful and mostly free of violence, as vote counting progressed following the... Read More

First-time voters turn out in force

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- First-time voters turned out in large numbers across the capital on Thursday, many expressing enthusiasm and high expectations for political and institutional change. For these youn... Read More

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