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EC bins TIB report on polls

The Election Commission trashes the report of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on the 11th parliamentary election, terming it as a “predefined and imaginary statement”.
15 January 2019, 15:49 PM

Joy reappointed as IT adviser to PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reappoints her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy as her part-time and honorary Information and Communication Technology adviser.
15 January 2019, 13:35 PM

AL to contest upazila polls without alliance: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says his party will take part in the upcoming upazila elections under the party banner.
15 January 2019, 12:16 PM

AL starts selling nomination for reserved women seats

Ruling Awami League starts selling nomination forms to aspirants for its 43 reserved seats for women in the 11th parliament.
15 January 2019, 06:32 AM

PM's Talks Offer: BNP to decide after knowing the agenda

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said his party would consider joining a fresh dialogue with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina only after knowing about its agenda.
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM

JP won't be 'questionable' opposition

Jatiya Party Co-Chairman GM Quader yesterday said his party would never become a “questionable opposition” in parliament.
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Upazila Parishad Polls: Schedule likely next month

The Election Commission is likely to announce the schedule for the upazila parishad polls in the first week of February.
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM

PM reappoints her 5 advisers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reappointed her five advisers.
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Petition filed challenging oath-taking of lawmakers

A Supreme Court lawyer yesterday filed a writ petition with the High Court, challenging the oath-taking of lawmakers elected in the
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Maiden cabinet meeting Jan 21

The first meeting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s new cabinet will be held on January 21.
14 January 2019, 09:33 AM

World leaders continue to congratulate Hasina

More heads of state and government, including Nigeria, Croatia, Hungary and Belarus have extended their congratulations to Sheikh Hasina on her party's landslide victory in the December 30 national election, as well as her assuming office as the prime minister for the fourth time.
13 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Process underway to bring back Tarique

Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said the government has already initiated the process to bring BNP senior Vice Chairman Tarique
13 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Mainul gets interim bail from HC

The High Court grants anticipatory bail to Barrister Mainul Hosein for six months in 13 defamation cases.
13 January 2019, 18:00 PM

PM vows to carry on fight against graft

Reiterating her government's firm stance against corruption, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the government would continue its fight against graft to keep up the country's development spree and uphold its achievements.
13 January 2019, 18:00 PM

UN ready to work with new govt

The United Nations stands ready to work with the new government of Bangladesh and other national stakeholders to further efforts towards a peaceful and inclusive society, good governance and the rule of law in line with the 2030 agenda and SDG 16.
13 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Opposition can exist outside JS

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday said the opposition could exist outside the parliament if they worked for the masses.
13 January 2019, 18:00 PM

State law officers to resign soon

Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said that all law officials of the state, except for the attorney general, will be asked to resign within a few days.
13 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Fakhrul stunned at Shafi’s comment on women

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir blasts Hefajat-e-Islam Chief Allama Shafi over his recent comment on women.
13 January 2019, 11:12 AM

Info minister thanks Dr Kamal for realising his 'mistake'

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud thanks Dr Kamal Hossain for realising the mistake that Jatiya Oikyafront had made by incorporating Jamaat-e-Islami in the recent 11th parliamentary election.
13 January 2019, 08:54 AM

PM to hold talks with political parties: Quader

The prime minister will sit again with the political parties, which were invited for dialogue at Gono Bhaban before the general election, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says.
13 January 2019, 07:05 AM