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Two seats where AL didn't nominate anyone

Ruling Awami League did not announce candidates for two constituencies for the upcoming elections to be held on January 7
26 November 2023, 14:10 PM

AL picks former EC secretary Sadique for Sunamganj-4

The Awami League has nominated Muhammed Sadique, former secretary of Election Commission, for the Sunamganj-4 constituency for the upcoming 12th parliamentary election.
26 November 2023, 13:46 PM

India should support what Bangladeshi people want: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today said the Indian government and Indian politicians should support what the Bangladeshi people want.
26 November 2023, 11:53 AM

Shakib gets AL nomination from Magura-1

Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan got Awami League's nomination from Magura-1 to contest the upcoming general elections
26 November 2023, 10:37 AM

Mirza Fakhrul denied bail

A Dhaka court today denied the bail of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in a case filed over the vandalism of the chief justice's residence during the BNP-police clash on October 28
22 November 2023, 09:27 AM

Kalyan Party chairman launches new alliance 'Jukto Front'; announces to join polls

Bangladesh Kalyan Party Chairman Major General (retd) Syed Muhammad Ibrahim today announced the formation of a new political three-party alliance called "Jukto Front".
22 November 2023, 08:34 AM

Oikya Parishad calls on EC to ensure security of minorities during polls

Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Oikya Parishad today demanded that the safety of religious-ethnic minorities before and after the elections be ensured.
20 November 2023, 11:13 AM

Promotion of six officials: SC summons IG prisons, home secretary

The Supreme Court today summoned Inspector General of Prisons AMM Anisul Haque and Home Secretary (Safety Division) Abdullah Al Masud Chowdhury on charge of violating its order for promoting six prison officials to the posts of senior jail superintendent.
20 November 2023, 09:47 AM

BNP leader Shamsuzzaman Dudu shown arrested in vandalism case

BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu was shown arrested today in a case filed over snatching a police weapon and vandalising Muktijuddha Museum of Razarbagh Police Lines during a clash with law enforcers on October 28.
19 November 2023, 09:05 AM

EC gets more time to scrutinise nomination forms, appeal disposal

The Election Commission will have more time to scrutinise nomination forms and dispose of appeals this time than in the previous few national elections.
19 November 2023, 08:20 AM

Next govt to be formed thru free, fair election, EU hopes

The EU visiting delegation today expressed hope that the next government of Bangladesh will be formed through a free and fair elections.
15 November 2023, 11:35 AM

HC seeks list of Karnaphuli land grabbers

The High Court today sought a list of those who grabbed the land of Karnaphuli river in Anwara, Patia, Karnaphuli and Boalkhali upazila of Chattogram and constructed structures there.
14 November 2023, 09:36 AM

BNP keeping its own office in Nayapaltan locked: DMP commissioner

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner today said it was the BNP who had kept their own party office in Nayapaltan locked since October 28, but the party put the blame on police for putting its headquarters under lock and key.
14 November 2023, 07:11 AM

‘Online nomination system will reduce electoral code of conduct violations’

Say election commissioners while inaugurating the service and the election app
12 November 2023, 08:36 AM

Bus set on fire in Mirpur-10

A bus was set on fire in the capital's Mirpur-10 intersection this afternoon.
12 November 2023, 08:13 AM

Islami Andolan Bangladesh rally underway in Dhaka

Leaders, activists and followers of Islami Andolan Bangladesh are gathering at Suhrawardy Uddyan in large numbers today for a rally called by the party.
3 November 2023, 07:04 AM

Expose real character of those who attacked you: PM to journalists

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the country’s journalists to expose the real face of the BNP before the international community.
2 November 2023, 09:28 AM

Anarchy in name of movement won't be allowed: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today warned against any sort of anarchy and vandalism in the name of movement, saying her government will not tolerate such destructive activities
21 October 2023, 10:01 AM

US envoy Peter Haas meets editors

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas yesterday hosted an event for the members of the 'Media Freedom Coalition' and senior editors from major Bangladeshi news outlets to show support for a free and independent media
19 October 2023, 18:08 PM

ACC to file cases against 2 owners of Apan Jewellers

Dildar Hossain Selim and Azad Hossain Selim will be sued under Section 27(1) of the ACC Act 2004
19 October 2023, 17:16 PM