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AL claimed state religion in Constitution cannot be changed despite secular stance: Asif Nazrul

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- Bangladesh's Constitution contains contradictory provisions, Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has said, citing the Awami League's insistence that the state religion cannot be changed des... Read More


EC files police complaint after BNP-NCP scuffle at boundary hearing

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- The Election Commission has filed a general diary (GD) at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station after a scuffle broke out between representatives of the BNP and the National Citize... Read More


DUCSU VP candidate Jalal handed over to police after being expelled from hall

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- Independent Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) vice-president candidate Jalal Ahmed, also known as "Jwalamoyi Jalal" has been expelled from his residence hall on c... Read More


EC begins final day of hearings on seat boundary changes

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- The Election Commission (EC) has begun the final day of hearings on objections to its proposed redrawing of parliamentary constituencies ahead of the 13th national election. On... Read More


EC greenlights action plan for general election, announcement soon

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- The Election Commission (EC) has approved its action plan for the upcoming 13th national election, with a formal announcement expected soon. The approval came during a meeting ... Read More


Bangladesh top court allows fresh appeal against caretaker government ruling

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- The Supreme Court has granted permission for a fresh appeal against its 2011 ruling that scrapped the caretaker government system. A full seven-member bench of the Appellate Di... Read More


Engineering students marching towards CA's residence clash with police

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- Engineering students marching towards Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus's official residence, the State Guest House Jamuna, have clashed with police who blocked their procession. Re... Read More


Bangladesh orders action on sight for 'provocative' activities around Chandranath Hill

Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- Three interim government advisors have ordered immediate action if any "provocative" activities are seen around Chandranath Hill, a pilgrimage site of the Hindu community in Cha... Read More


Gazipur BNP lauds EC for adding new seat, pledges support

Bangladesh, Aug. 26 -- Gazipur residents have expressed gratitude to the Election Commission (EC) for adding a new constituency in the district ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election. BNP ... Read More


EC hearing objections on Dhaka constituency boundaries

Bangladesh, Aug. 26 -- The Election Commission (EC) has begun hearing objections and suggestions over draft proposals to redraw the boundaries of Dhaka's constituencies ahead of the 13th parliamentary... Read More