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Bangladesh elections could see ‘No Vote’ choice, candidate caps

News —24 August, 2025 11:37

The Election Commission has drafted the Representation of the People Order (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, proposing major changes, including a ‘No Vote’…

Bangladesh elections could see ‘No Vote’ choice, candidate caps

PR system possible if only law is amended, says CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Saturday…

PR system possible if only law is amended, says CEC
Govt cautions media over publishing deposed Hasina’s remarks

The government has issued a stern warning that any future publication…

Govt cautions media over publishing deposed Hasina’s remarks

Sukharanjan files allegations against Hasina over his disappearance

Sukharanjan files allegations against Hasina over his disappearance

 Sukharanjan Bali, who was allegedly abducted from the main gate of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) before he came to testify in the crimes against humanity case against…

Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman off to China

Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman off to China

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman left for China on a four-day state visit on Thursday morning. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) release, the Army Chief will hold courtesy meetings with senior civilian and military officials of China and exchange views aimed at strengthening bilateral military cooperation. General Waker is scheduled to return home on August 27.

ACC seeks wealth statements of 17 senior NBR officials

ACC seeks wealth statements of 17 senior NBR officials

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought wealth statements from 17 senior officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) over allegations of accumulating illegal assets. The…

BNP urges EC to cancel politically-motivated polling stations

BNP urges EC to cancel politically-motivated polling stations

BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday called on the Election Commission to cancel polling stations that were created for political reasons during the Awami League’s rule. “Polling…

Int'l conference on Rohingya in Cox's Bazar begins Aug 25

Int'l conference on Rohingya in Cox's Bazar begins Aug 25

Bangladesh will hold a three-day international stakeholders conference in Cox's Bazar on August 25 before organising a high-level conference on the Rohingya crisis on September 30…

Bangladesh missions directed to remove president’s portraits

Bangladesh missions directed to remove president’s portraits

Bangladesh government has asked the authorities concerned of all diplomatic missions, embassies, high commissions, consulates, diplomats’ offices and residences abroad to remove…

Bangladesh belongs to all, says Army Chief on Janmashtami

Bangladesh belongs to all, says Army Chief on Janmashtami

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has said there will be no discrimination between religion, caste and tribe in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a country of harmony. For hundreds…

Malaysia concerned with Bangladesh’s burden to cater Rohingyas: Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia concerned with Bangladesh’s burden to cater Rohingyas: Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today said Malaysia is concerned with the burden placed on Bangladesh due to hosting enormous numbers of forcibly displaced Rohingyas.  …

Bangladesh, Malaysia exchange 3 notes on energy and defence

Bangladesh, Malaysia exchange 3 notes on energy and defence

Bangladesh and Malaysia on Tuesday signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and exchanged three notes in diverse areas to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. Chief…

This time, India bans Bangladeshi jute goods via land ports

This time, India bans Bangladeshi jute goods via land ports

India has imposed a ban on the import of specific jute products and ropes from Bangladesh through all land ports, effective immediately.   According to a notification issued by…

Malaysia rolls out red carpet for Prof Yunus

Malaysia rolls out red carpet for Prof Yunus

Malaysia rolled out the red carpet for Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus upon his arrival here today on a three-day state visit. "Chief Adviser Prof Yunus arrived in Kuala Lumpur…

Tarique urges BNP followers to stand united amid ‘conspiracies’

Tarique urges BNP followers to stand united amid ‘conspiracies’

Alleging that various plots are underway to derail the process of restoring democracy and people’s voting rights, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged his party…

Malaysia ready to warmly welcome Prof Yunus with packed engagements

Malaysia ready to warmly welcome Prof Yunus with packed engagements

Malaysia, one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic economies, is set to extend a warm welcome to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, who left here for Kuala Lumpur on Monday afternoon…

Chess legend Kasparov warns Modi about friendship with Putin

Chess legend Kasparov warns Modi about friendship with Putin

Garry Kasparov, the renowned Russian chess legend, has cautioned the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the man he deems his “friend”, the Russian President Vladimir…

Number of voters in Bangladesh now 12.61cr; new voters 45 lakh

Number of voters in Bangladesh now 12.61cr; new voters 45 lakh

The number of voters in Bangladesh has now stood at 12,61,70,900, according to the draft updated voter list published by the Election Commission (EC) on Sunday.   The draft list…