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Jamaat backs Commission's proposal to decentralise lower courts

Dhaka, July 7 -- e-Islami on Monday expressed support for the proposal made by the National Consensus Commission to decentralise the lower judiciary and extend its reach to the upazila level, aiming t... Read More


Zillur Rahman elected president, Parvez Karim executive director of CGS

Dhaka, July 7 -- The Center for Governance Studies (CGS), a research organization focused on democracy, good governance, and human rights, has announced new leadership for its Board of Directors. Ren... Read More


Sacked BDR men dispersed near Kakrail while marching to Jamuna

Dhaka, July 7 -- Police on Sunday dispersed a group of sacked Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) members as they attempted to march towards the Chief Adviser's official residence 'Jamuna' in the capital with a t... Read More


Bangladesh's population hits 175.7 million, majority in working-age group

Dhaka, July 7 -- Bangladesh's population is estimated at 175.7 million of which half are women, two-thirds (115 million) in the working-age group (aged 15-64), presenting a window of opportunity to ha... Read More


Father arrested for 'killing son' in Dhaka

Dhaka, July 7 -- Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members arrested a man from Konabari flyover area in Gazipur for his suspected involvement in the killing of his son in Hazaribagh area in the capital. T... Read More


DCAB mourns death of veteran journalist Shamim Ahmad

Dhaka, July 7 -- Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of its former President and eminent journalist Shamim Ahmad. In a condolence message... Read More


SSC, equivalent exam results likely on July 10

Dhaka, July 7 -- The results of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations are likely to be published on July 10 subject to approval from the Ministry of Education. Pr... Read More


All parties unlikely to reach a consensus on all reform issues: Ali Riaz

Dhaka, July 7 -- Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Professor Ali Riaz on Monday said all are unlikely to reach a consensus on every aspect of state reforms and mentioned that the commissio... Read More


Veteran journalist Shamim Ahmed no more

Dhaka, July 7 -- Shamim Ahmad, former Chief of Correspondents and City Editor of UNB, passed away on Monday morning. He was admitted to a private hospital on Sunday following a deterioration of his h... Read More


Veteran journalist Shamim Ahmad no more

Dhaka, July 7 -- Shamim Ahmad, former Chief of Correspondents and City Editor of UNB, passed away on Monday morning. He was admitted to a private hospital on Sunday following a deterioration of his h... Read More