- Extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances brought nearly to zero: Asaduzzaman
- Future traffic management must be technology-driven: IGP
- BB allows banks to offer loans against govt bonds
- PM urges nationwide cleanliness drive to prevent dengue, chikungunya
- DG urges a more transparent and accountable FSCD
- Main Eid Jamaat to be held at Nat’l Eidgah
- BNP wants effective, vibrant parliament: Chief Whip
- Nearly 780,000 displaced in Lebanon since Israeli attacks began
- Fuel being unloaded from six ships, four more on way
- Mohammadpur cat killing accused sentenced to 6 months in jail
- President to address Parliament: Home Minister
- Iran’s new supreme leader safe despite injury reports
- Former chief justice Khairul Haque granted bail, release hurdle cleared
- Tigers to bowl first in first ODI against Pakistan
- Most of Iran’s women’s soccer team leave Australia, few accept asylum offers
- BPC increases fuel supply to petrol pumps
- Cargo ship on fire in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuating: UKMTO
- BPP meets to finalise Speaker, Deputy Speaker candidates
- Scientists create AI-powered digital library of ants
- Elon Musk worth $839bn in new Forbes list
Parliament may heat up over dual oath issue
The first session of the 13th National Parliament may witness heated debate from its opening day over the issue of dual oaths as members of parliament (MPs) and members of the Constitution Reform Council. Sharp disagreements have emerged among political parties that won the February 12 general...
Govt remains committed to July Charter principles: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that an ordinance has been enacted to ensure the protection of those who led the July student mass uprising. He added that a collective decision on the matter was also reflected in the July Charter, and the government remains committed to that principle....
NCP to sign July Charter this evening
The National Citizen Party (NCP) will sign the July Charter today, according to a text message sent by the party on Monday. The message said that a delegation led by NCP Convener Nahid Islam will visit the State Guest House Jamuna at 6:00 pm this evening to sign the July Charter. Other...
Over 4.82 crore votes cast ‘Yes’ in Referendum on July Charter
A total of 4,82,00,660 votes were cast in favour of Yes in the referendum on implementing the July National Charter, held alongside the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. In contrast, 2,20,71,726 voters rejected the constitutional reform proposals, according to Election Commission (EC) Public...
New generation must uphold Liberation War spirit: CA
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today underscored the importance of preserving the spirit of the Liberation War, saying the new generation must draw inspiration from the historic struggle for independence, reports BSS. None of us is permanent. But the inspiration of the Liberation War...
Govt fails to achieve key goals of July Charter: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman has said that the government failed to achieve the main objectives of the July Charter due to political parties reluctance and pressure from the bureaucracy. He made the remarks on Monday in Dhaka during the release...
July Charter aims to end dictatorship: Ali Riaz
Prof Ali Riaz, special assistant to the chief adviser, urged citizens to vote yes in the upcoming referendum, saying the July Charter aims to prevent any future authoritarian rule in Bangladesh. Speaking at a discussion on voter awareness at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology...
July Charter a pact with people and parties, not an imposition: Ali Riaz
The July National Charter is a pact between people and political parties, with the parties themselves primarily responsible for its implementation, said Prof Ali Riaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser. Thirty political parties formulated these agendas through uninterrupted discussions over...
Italy supports Bangladesh’s democratic transition, July Charter: Deputy Minister Cremnago
Italy has expressed firm support for Bangladeshs democratic transition and the July Charter, which outlines wide-ranging political and institutional reforms, Italys Deputy Minister for Defence Matteo Perego di Cremnago said on Tuesday, reports UNB. The Italian undersecretary made the remarks...
Italy supports Bangladesh’s democratic transition, July Charter: Deputy Minister
Italy has expressed its full support for Bangladeshs democratic transition and the July Charter, which aims to introduce sweeping reforms for the countrys democratic renewal, an Italian deputy minister said on Tuesday. Italys Undersecretary for Defence (Deputy minister for defence), Matteo...
Govt has taken sides in all past referendums: Asif Nazrul
Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul said that in all referendums held in Bangladesh, the government has historically supported one side. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday at the Foreign Service Academy on Bailey Road, he added that no new government is formed...