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Mamunul Haque alleges ‘engineering’ in Dhaka-13 vote counting

Mamunul Haque, ameer of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis and a candidate of the 11-party alliance, has alleged “engineering” during vote counting

Commonwealth observers term Bangladesh polls acceptable, orderly

Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has described Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election as “acceptable, transparent and

CA thanks Jamaat ameer for constructive role

Interim government’s Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus extended congratulations and thanks to Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman for his

Chief adviser hails Tarique Rahman on BNP’s historic victory

Professor Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the interim government, sent his warm congratulations to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique

EU describes Bangladesh election competitive, credible

The European Union (EU) has assessed the national parliamentary election as genuinely competitive and broadly transparent, with its chief observer

Oath-taking of new MPs, cabinet likely within Feb 16–17: Press Secy

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Saturday said that the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected members of

EC publishes gazette of newly elected MPs

The Election Commission (EC) has published a gazette notification on the results of the 13th National Elections with details of

People want constitutional reform: Ali Riaz

Professor Ali Riaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, has said that the citizens of Bangladesh have expressed their verdict

‘We all are free from today,’ declares Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday declared that “we are all free from today,” and called for

Prof Yunus calls upon all to work together to fulfill people’s expectations

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday had telephone conversations with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman

Bowling heroics hand Tigresses tense four-run win over Sri Lanka

Bangladesh A Women overcame a dramatic batting collapse to clinch a four-run victory over Sri Lanka A Women in the

Tarique Rahman stands by woman divorced for voting BNP

BNP Chairman and chief patron of Amra BNP Poribar, Tarique Rahman, has extended support to a housewife who was reportedly divorced

UN encourages political stakeholders to strengthen national unity in Bangladesh

The United Nations (UN) has congratulated Bangladesh on holding the elections and a referendum and reiterated its commitment to supporting

France hails credible polls, congratulates Tarique Rahman

France on Saturday congratulated the people of Bangladesh on the orderly and transparent conduct of the 12 February parliamentary elections,

This victory belongs to democracy, Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said the people of Bangladesh, who cherish freedom and democracy, had once again ensured

Nahid promises social justice, economic fairness in address to nation

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam, in a televised address this evening, outlined a sweeping reform agenda emphasising social

Jamaat ameer vows to safeguard people’s rights, dignity, wealth

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Sunday said that they will act as guardians of the people’s lives, wealth and

Army chief distributes prizes at 5th Crown Cement Golf Cup Tournament-2026

Chief of Army Staff General Wakar-Uz-Zaman attended the closing and prize distribution ceremony of the four-day Fifth Crown Cement Language

Tarique urges voters to back BNP to rebuild Bangladesh

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged voters across the country to ensure the victory of the party candidates in

Police to show professionalism, impartiality in polls: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bahrul Alam on Tuesday expressed hope that his colleagues will demonstrate professionalism, impartiality and a

3 held after busting fake currency factory in Gazipur

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-1) arrested three individuals after busting a fake currency factory in Tongi police station area of Gazipur

DU’s ‘Science Unit’ results published, 92% fail

The results of the Dhaka University (DU) Science Unit admission test for the 2025–2026 academic year have been published with

T20 WC in India on jeopardy due to Nipah virus outbreak

Fresh uncertainties loom over the upcoming T20 World Cup in India as a Nipah virus outbreak sparks alarm in the

President to cast vote through postal ballot

President Mohammad Shahabuddin will cast his vote in the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum through a postal ballot. Senior

No compromise on any attempt to undermine integrity of voting: EC

Election Commissioner Brig. Gen. Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah (Retd.) on Tuesday said there will be no compromise under any circumstances

Tarique Rahman questions Jamaat over past coalition silence on alleged BNP corruption

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday questioned why two senior Jamaat-e-Islami leaders did not resign from the

‘If ‘Yes’ wins in referendum, Bangladesh will win’

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said that rejecting a referendum means slavery, the foundation of the election is

Abu Sayeed killing case verdict any day

The arguments of prosecution and defense in Abu Sayeed murder case has ended at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) and

Interim govt won’t implement new pay scale: Energy Adviser

The interim government has not taken any decision to implement the proposed new pay scale, said Power, Energy and Mineral

Stray bullet from Myanmar injures 2 Bangladeshis again

Two Bangladeshi children were injured being hit by a stray bullet during a heavy fighting between Arakan Army and Rohingya