Speakers at programmes marking International Anti-Corruption Day yesterday stressed that strong political commitment is crucial to reducing corruption in Bangladesh.

Brig Gen (retd) Abdullahil Amaan Azmi, son of former Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Ghulam Azam, was not held at the Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) known as “Aynaghar” but in a 21-by-17-foot air-conditioned room, a defence lawyer told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday.

Around 10 candidates are expected to compete for each seat at medical and dental colleges this year, with the admission test scheduled for Friday.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday called upon everyone to come forward in the journey to establish true democracy while protecting human rights.

NCP leader says she fears contesting election

District-level reporters to receive election coverage training under “Ballot” project with international support

Calls for stricter verification after Mohammapur double murder case

Air chief, Italian ambassador attend signing

Iftekharuzzaman says media must be seen as public good for press freedom to thrive

Chief Prosecutor Tajul says arguments based on the Court of Inquiry report irrelevant at this stage

79 fishermen and four fishing boats exchanged, foreign ministry says

This is Bangladesh’s 6th standalone registration and second in four years, foreign ministry says

Says prioritising party symbol risks centralised rule

ACC chief says people must think whether they'll vote for such individuals

Test duration extended by 15 minutes this year

Associate professor says post reflected his personal religious interpretation

One killed, 20 injured in violence

Killed following a dispute on Monday night

Those participating in 'illegal' rallies after polls schedule is announced will be brought under the law, it says

All preparations complete for February polls, he says