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EC rejects 20 reform proposals citing threat to authority

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The Election Commission has opposed at least 20 reform recommendations made by the Electoral System Reform Commission arguing that it would undermine its…

EC rejects 20 reform proposals citing threat to authority

CA alerts police against misdeeds of anti-uprising force

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called on police…

CA alerts police against misdeeds of anti-uprising force
Govt recommends withdrawal of 6,202 political cases

The central committee, formed by the Home Ministry, on recommending…

Govt recommends withdrawal of 6,202 political cases

Chinese solar panel giant Longi to invest in Bangladesh: envoy

Chinese solar panel giant Longi to invest in Bangladesh: envoy

Longi, the largest solar panel manufacturer in the world, has decided to set up an office and invest in solar panel manufacturing in Bangladesh, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao…

Chief Adviser goes to China Mar 26, meets President Xi Mar 28: Shafiqul

Chief Adviser goes to China Mar 26, meets President Xi Mar 28: Shafiqul

Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to visit China on 26 March and his visit will take Bangladesh-China relations to a new height, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul…

EU to support Bangladesh in holding elections meeting international standards

EU to support Bangladesh in holding elections meeting international standards

The European Union (EU) will support Bangladesh to conduct elections in line with international standards with a significant financial package as well as its experiences and expertise.…

Bangladesh shows remarkable generosity hosting Rohingyas: Guterres

Bangladesh shows remarkable generosity hosting Rohingyas: Guterres

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has said the generosity Bangladesh has been showing by hosting Rohingyas in Cox's Bazar is absolutely outstanding. "This…

HC upholds death sentences for 20 in Abrar killing

HC upholds death sentences for 20 in Abrar killing

The High Court (HC) on Sunday upheld the trial court’s verdict, confirming the death penalty for 20 students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) and…

Protect us from misinformation, CA tells UN chief

Protect us from misinformation, CA tells UN chief

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday sought the support of the United Nations (UN) for combating misinformation.    "We need your blessings, we need your support…

Necessary dialogue must take place with Arakan Army: Guterres

Necessary dialogue must take place with Arakan Army: Guterres

    UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday said the Arakan Army is an entity with which he believes a “necessary dialogue must take place” but stressed…

UN chief Guterres opens new

UN chief Guterres opens new "UN House in Bangladesh"

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday officially opened a new "UN House in Bangladesh" in the city.   Industries, Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan;…

Prof Yunus pledges joint efforts with UN for Rohingya repatriation by next year

Prof Yunus pledges joint efforts with UN for Rohingya repatriation by next year

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday pledged to put in their collective efforts together with the United Nations so that the Rohingyas can celebrate their Eid next year by returning…

Count on UN to help build sustainable, equitable future for all: Guterres tells Dr Yunus

Count on UN to help build sustainable, equitable future for all: Guterres tells Dr Yunus

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday pledged UN support to Bangladesh to build a sustainable and equitable future for all."As the country undergoes important reforms and…

Global inaction will deepen Rohingya crisis, INGOs warn during UN chief’s visit

Global inaction will deepen Rohingya crisis, INGOs warn during UN chief’s visit

As United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visits Bangladesh, international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) have urged the global community to take immediate…

Bangladesh struggles to repair damage from Hasina's 15-year rule: CBC

Bangladesh struggles to repair damage from Hasina's 15-year rule: CBC

The chants get louder as hundreds of protesters turn a corner in the central part of Bangladesh's capital, marching and calling for an end to a steep hike in gang activity and violent…

CA, UN chief arrive in Cox's Bazar to visit Rohingyas

CA, UN chief arrive in Cox's Bazar to visit Rohingyas

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Cox’s Bazar today to visit Rohingya camp. A Biman flight carrying…

UN chief to call upon int'l community to step up humanitarian assistance for Rohingyas

UN chief to call upon int'l community to step up humanitarian assistance for Rohingyas

 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will visit the Rohingya camp together with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday afternoon, will "issue a call" to the international…