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Bangladesh launches 'Shubhechha', 'Druto Ticket' platforms for expatriate services, transport transparency

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- Bangladesh's interim government has launched two mobile applications aimed at improving access to public services and increasing transparency in ticketing. Chief Advisor Muhammad Yu... Read More


European Union mission says election situation under control so far

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The head of the European Union Election Observation Mission has said the election situation in Bangladesh is under the control of state authorities so far, as the mission begins full... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus's wealth rises by 12.3mn in a year, government disclosure shows

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus's assets have risen by almost Tk 12.3 million over the past year, reaching Tk 156.29 million. On Tuesday, the Cabinet Division released asset declaratio... Read More


Chief Prosecutor Tajul hopes for verdict in Kushtia killing case against Inu this month

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) prosecution has expressed hope that the verdict in the case filed against former information minister Hasanul Haq Inu over the killing of six ... Read More


Yunus calls for unity after vote, promises swift transfer of power

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has urged candidates and political parties to place the nation's interests above partisan considerations once the election is over. In a televised addre... Read More


'Shoot-on-sight order' followed advice of Salman, Anisul, says chief prosecutor

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) prosecution has said a curfew and a "shoot-on-sight" order to suppress the July Uprising were issued on the "advice" of deposed prime minister... Read More


Press Secretary Shafiqul discloses bank balance, three flats in Facebook post

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has publicly disclosed details of his assets and financial standing in a Facebook post, reporting a bank balance of Tk 12.3 million and ... Read More


Govt to provide financial aid, house to family of Dipu Das

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The government in going to provide financial assistance and construct a house for the family of Dipu Chandra Das, who was killed in a "mob" attack following allegations of blasphemy ... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus to address the nation on Tuesday evening

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 7pm on Tuesday. The Chief Advisor's Office said the speech will be delivered ahead of the 13th parliamentary elections and Ju... Read More


Transparency International finds slight improvement in Bangladesh's corruption ranking

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Transparency International has assessed that the corruption situation in Bangladesh has improved slightly under the interim government, resulting in the country moving up one place i... Read More