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22 High Court judges, assigned after Uprising, made permanent

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The government has formalised the positions of 22 High Court judges, who were appointed as additional judges after the July Uprising, by making them permanent. At the same time, ano... Read More


Law advisor says clarity on July Charter implementation coming in three to four days

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- How the July National Charter will be implemented will become clear within the next three to four days, according to Law Advisor Asif Nazrul. On Tuesday, he said the government had ... Read More


Police chief seeks Dhaka residents' help to 'foil acts of sabotage'

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has asked citizens to help "prevent acts of sabotage", amid concerns over public safety in the city. On Tuesday, Police Commissioner Sheikh Md Sa... Read More


Airports beef up security amid wave of arson attacks

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Amid a wave of recent arson attacks, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has directed all airports to strengthen security and surveillance measures. In a letter sent t... Read More


EC invites 12 political parties on first day of dialogue ahead of general election

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The Election Commission has invited 12 political parties to join discussions on the first day of its planned dialogue series beginning Thursday, ahead of the February elections. On ... Read More


EC to hold dialogue with registered political parties from Thursday

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The Election Commission (EC) is set to begin a dialogue with registered political parties ahead of the parliamentary polls. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said the discussions will begin... Read More


Chhatra Dal activist found dead at Mohammadpur home

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- An activist of the Mohammadpur unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, the student wing of the BNP, has been found dead in the capital. Police learnt about the incident shortly after 1:30... Read More


Law-enforcing agencies 'take strong stance' to face AL programme on Nov 13

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Law-enforcing agencies have taken a strong stance to address the upcoming programme of Awami League, the party whose political activities are banned, on Nov 13, according to Home Adv... Read More


Crude bomb explodes outside NCP office in Banglamotor

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- A crude bomb has been detonated in the road outside the National Citizen Party headquarters in the capital's Banglamotor. Of the five crude bombs thrown, only one exploded at 11pm o... Read More


Don't see caretaker government being implemented before upcoming general election, lawyers say

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- If the caretaker government system is reinstated, it will still not be used for the 13th national parliamentary elections, according to legal experts. They believe that if the system... Read More