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An imprisoned BCL leader was only allowed to see the bodies of wife, child at jail gate. Prison authorities explain why

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Prison authorities have issued an explanation for why the imprisoned Jewel Hassan Saddam, president of the Bagerhat Sadar Upazila Chhatra League, was allowed to see the bodies of his... Read More


'There is no issue of secrecy': CEC at diplomatic briefing

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has outlined the steps taken to hold "transparent and credible" elections to foreign diplomats and representatives of various intern... Read More


Proximity can power growth for India and Bangladesh, says High Commissioner Verma

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- India and Bangladesh can achieve much for each other and the region by transforming their geographical proximity into new opportunities, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay... Read More


Swechhasebak Dal leader Muchabbir's killing ordered by fugitive gangster 'Dilip Dada': DB

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- Police say the killing of Swechhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Muchabbir was carried out on the instructions of a fugitive underworld figure believed to be living abroad. Speaking ... Read More


76 female, one transgender candidates in election race

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- A total of 76 women and one transgender candidates are in the fray for the parliamentary elections, comprising 61 party nominees and 16 independents. According to the final candidat... Read More


Bank official dies after falling from building in Dhaka's Badda

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- A bank official has died after falling from the rooftop of a residential building in Dhaka's North Badda. The body of 30-year-old Subir Biswas was recovered on Friday afternoon from... Read More


Jamaat chief calls for unity, restraint as election campaign enters second day

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has called on political parties and the government to remain united and refrain from any form of interference as the election campaign enters it... Read More


Jamaat alleges election code violations in eight districts

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Jamaat-e-Islami has alleged that the electoral code of conduct has been violated in eight districts during election campaigning. The party said the incidents occurred between Thursd... Read More


A party has taken on the role of Awami League, says NCP's Asif

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has accused a "political party" in Bangladesh of taking on "the role of Awami League". He made these remarks whi... Read More


Feb 12 election to set standard for future polls, says CA Yunus

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus says the Feb 12 general elections will set a benchmark for all future polls in Bangladesh. He made the remarks during a maiden courtesy call by newly ap... Read More