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Parties differ over appointment of caretaker chief, women's seat structure in parliament

Bangladesh, July 30 -- Disagreements have surfaced among political parties over how to appoint the head of a proposed caretaker government and how to structure women's representation in parliament, as... Read More


BNP doesn't fear reforms, problems 'elsewhere', says Mirza Fakhrul

Bangladesh, July 29 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has dismissed claims that his party is wary of reforms, saying that it welcomes them. However, he believes "the problem lies el... Read More


Bangladesh to offer 'trade package' to US in bid to ease tariff burden

Bangladesh, July 29 -- Bangladesh plans to offer a "package proposal" to the United States in a bid to secure an exemption from the additional tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on exports. On... Read More


Heavy rain forecast in four divisions

Bangladesh, July 29 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast showers across the country over the next 24 hours, with heavy rain in four divisions. The BMD said most of the Khuln... Read More


Teknaf-St Martin's Island trawler services back on as weather clears after four days

Bangladesh, July 28 -- Passenger and cargo trawlers have resumed operations on the Teknaf-St Martin's Island route after a four-day suspension caused by rough seas and a weather alert. Around 11:30am... Read More


Police complaint filed against Bangladesh star Taskin for 'assaulting childhood friend'

Bangladesh, July 28 -- Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed has been accused of assault and issuing threats against a childhood friend. According to a general diary filed with Mirpur Model Police Station, t... Read More


BNP walks out of consensus talks on reforming constitutional bodies

Bangladesh, July 28 -- The BNP has walked out of the latest round of dialogue with the National Consensus Commission after refusing to take part in discussions on proposed reforms to major constitutio... Read More


Parties agree on key governance reforms, diverge on state principles, says Ali Riaz

Dhaka, July 27 -- Bangladesh's political parties have reached consensus on a dozen major reform issues despite failing to agree on changes to the state's guiding principles. On Sunday, after the 19th... Read More


SSC re-evaluation results to be published by Aug 10

Dhaka, July 27 -- The results of re-evaluation of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exam are set to be published by Aug 10. Inter-Education Board Examination Regulatory Co... Read More


Pay Commission formed to recommend hike in public sector salaries

Dhaka, July 27 -- The government has formed the National Pay Commission 2025 to review and recommend revisions to public sector salaries within six months. A 23-member body headed by former finance s... Read More