EC does not speak to the media after meeting with president

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- The AMM Nasir Uddin-led Election Commission has completed its meeting with President Md Shahabuddin ahead of the announcement of the schedule for the 13th general election and refere... Read More

Army officer commanded TV channels to alter Uprising coverage, Hasnat tells ICT

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah alleged that an Army officer controlled television broadcasts to manipulate coverage of the July Uprising. Hasnat, former coor... Read More

Bangladesh to buy Eurofighter Typhoon jets from Italy

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- Bangladesh is set to purchase Eurofighter Typhoon jets from Italy amid pressure from European ambassadors as the government backs down on buying Airbus passenger and cargo planes. Th... Read More

85 fishermen from India, Bangladesh return home in mutual repatriation

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- As many as 85 fishermen detained by the Indian and Bangladeshi coastguards have returned to their respective countries. On Tuesday, 32 fishermen detained in India were handed over to... Read More

Finance advisor attributes rise in millionaire bank accounts to 'hidden money'

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has said the Bangladesh Bank's report showing a rise in millionaire bank accounts is due to "money hidden at home for a long time" now being deposited... Read More

Bangladesh revives 12 scrapped solar projects after after retendering delivers cheaper power

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- The government has secured the opportunity to buy electricity at lower rates from 12 previously cancelled solar power projects after retendering brought down prices. On Tuesday, Powe... Read More

DMP issues fresh ban on gatherings near chief justice's residence, Supreme Court

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued another public notice restricting gatherings in parts of the capital, five days after banning gatherings near the chief advisor's offici... Read More

Tangail saree weaving recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- UNESCO has recognised the Tangail saree weaving industry as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The decision was made unanimously at the ongoing 20th session of the Intergovernmental Co... Read More

JIC 'abduction, torture': Will Army officers face trial as tribunal set for order Sunday

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- An order on whether to frame charges against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and a group of former serving Army officers in the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) "abduction and tort... Read More

Election Commission drops boat symbol from postal voting

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- The boat symbol of the Awami League, whose registration remains suspended, will not appear on postal ballots for those voting by mail in the parliamentary election. At the Election B... Read More

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