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Basic reforms, AL trial must be visible before polls: NCP

The youth-led National Citizen Party on Tuesday, in a meeting with the National Consensus Commission, placed a framework for the basic reforms and announced that it would accept national elections by December or ‘anytime’ if...

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Hasina’s ex-principal secy Tofazzel under ACC scanner

The Anti-Corruption Commission on Monday initiated an inquiry over the allegations of corruption including amassing illegal wealth and abuse of power against Md Tofazzel Hossain Miah, the former principal secretary to the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina...

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No chance for day’s vote to happen at night, CEC says

Reiterating Election Commission’s commitment to organising a free, fair, neutral and peaceful election, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said, ‘There is no possibility of taking place day’s vote at night.’

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BSP opposes bicameral JS

The Bangladesh Socialist Party disagreed to the proposed bicameral parliament while the Alliance of 12 Parties, though supporting the two-chamber parliament, recommended that the decision on it be taken by the next Jatiya Sangsad...

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ACC probes into alleged corruption of APS, POs to 2 advisers

The Anti-Corruption Commission has started an inquiry into corruption allegations against a former assistant private secretary to the youth and sports adviser and a former and a serving personal officers to the health adviser...

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Constitutional recognition, land commission demanded

National minority communities on Saturday once again reiterated their demand for recognition of national minority people as ‘indigenous people’ in the country’s constitution and forming a separate land commission for them living in plain land...

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Good start, but more needs to be done

In October 2024, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission undertook a significant step by establishing a taskforce tasked with rejuvenating the country’s ailing capital market. The taskforce was entrusted with the responsibility of proposing reforms to address the structural inefficiencies and governance issues that have long plagued the market, persisting since...

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UNHCR urges Bangladesh to shelter1.13 lakh more Rohingyas

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has recently pressed the Office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner to ensure accommodation of 1.13 lakh more Rohingyas amid uncertainty of repatriation...

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Bashundhara’s shares of Tk 1,458cr seized

The Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge on Wednesday ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission to seize 75.46 crore shares, worth Tk 1,458 crore, of 22 companies of the Bashundhara Group in connection with graft allegations...

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Labour rights still far cry

The labour sector needs comprehensive reforms to ensure worker rights and welfare. The interim government has, however, received recommendations from the labour reforms commission...

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ACC raids DSHE office in Rajshahi over bribes

The Anti-Corruption Commission on Wednesday conducted a drive at the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education’s Rajshahi zone office on charges of taking bribes from the teachers for approving and forwarding teachers’ MPO and pay arrears...

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EC publishes gazette notification declaring BNP’s Ishraque as DSCC mayor

The Election Commission published a gazette notification declaring BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation to implement a court verdict as no opinion was received from the law ministry within the stipulated timeframe, election commissioner Abdul Fazal Md Sanaullah said on Wednesday...

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Cops demand independent commission

The Bangladesh Police on Tuesday proposed that the interim government form an independent commission to make decisions on the force’s activities, except administrative ones.

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BTRC holds 3-day workshop on policy, regulation, services

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission organised a three-day workshop on policy, regulation and services commenced in Dhaka on Monday with the participation of South Asian Telecommunication Regulators Council.

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BAEC holds sit-in for restoring autonomy

The scientists and staffs of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission held a two-day sit-in and mass signature campaign for restoring autonomy in all the institutions under the BAEC, including the head office in Dhaka, concluded on Monday.

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BTRC approves Starlink

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has given initial approval to Starlink to provide satellite internet services in Bangladesh...

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Govt to establish two separate PSCs: Asif Mahmud

The government has decided to establish two separate Public Service Commissions, following discussions on delays and irregularities, according to Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyian, adviser to local government, rural development and co-operatives and youth and sports ministries...

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JnU students demand reform of PSC

A group of Jagannath University students on Sunday staged a demonstration on the campus demanding reform of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission...

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Former APS, PO to 2 advisers under ACC scanner

The Anti-Corruption Commission has started gathering information over corruption allegations against a former personal officer and a former assistant private secretary to two advisers of the interim government.

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Ex-MP Kazim Uddin sued for Tk 4cr illegal assets

The Anti-Corruption Commission on Sunday filed a case against Kazim Uddin Ahmed, a former Awami League lawmaker for Mymensingh 11 constituency, on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 4.07 crore...

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Reports on arrest warrants against Hasina, Rehana, Tulip on May 12

A court in Dhaka on Sunday set May 12 for submitting reports on executing arrest warrants against 53 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana and niece Tulip Siddiq in separate cases filed over irregularities in acquiring plots in RAJUK Purbachal New Town project.

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Ganosamhati, JSD for constitution reform assembly 

In order to establish balance of power in the government, the Ganosamhati Andolan has recommended an inclusive bicameral parliament representing people from all walks of life, among several measures. The party has also demanded...

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Permanent education commission demanded

Speakers, including academics and young leaders on Saturday demanded formation of a permanent education commission for reforming the country’s education system, education policy and education curriculum.