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DHAKA : Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman has described the recently concluded national election as “acceptable,” calling it fair, competitive, participatory, and inclusive. He made the remark in a press conference at the MIDAS centre in the...

DHAKA : President Mohammed Shahabuddin will administer the oath to the new cabinet members at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday afternoon. “The new cabinet members’ oath taking ceremony will take place at 4pm on Tuesday. ....

DHAKA : The government today clarified the cancellation of the contractual appointment of Cabinet Secretary Dr Sheikh Abdur Rashid, urging all concerned to refrain from spreading unnecessary speculation or misleading statements regarding the matter. "Various forms of misinformation and speculative...

DHAKA : BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today said interests of the people of Bangladesh will be the foremost priority for his party and the government. “The interests of Bangladesh and its people come first to us. We will decide our...

DHAKA : The United Kingdom (UK) has expressed its commitment to working closely with Bangladesh on shared priorities of economic growth, migration, climate and security following the country’s parliamentary elections. “We look forward to the new government advancing democratic, economic...

DHAKA : BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today said that the people of the country are now free from today. He said that pro-democracy people of the country have once again made the BNP victorious; and described this victory as a...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser of the Interim Government Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended warm congratulations to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on securing an overwhelming majority in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. In a congratulatory message, the Chief...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser's Special Assistant Professor Ali Riaz today urged the political parties to implement the reforms showing respect to the referendum verdict, noting the overwhelming ‘Yes’ vote in the referendum reflects clear people’s mandate for reform. “The citizens...

DHAKA : The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) today termed Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections as credible and competently managed, describing the polls as a pivotal step towards restoring democratic governance and rule of law. Ivars Ijabs, Member of...

DHAKA : World leaders and diplomatic missions have congratulated BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on his party’s decisive election victory, expressing readiness to work closely with the new government to strengthen bilateral ties and regional cooperation. Congratulatory messages poured in from...