Consensus Panel Delayed, But December Election Still Feasible: BNP’s Salahuddin

Dhaka : The National Consensus Commission has already consumed sufficient time and it is still possible to hold the national election by December this year, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said today (2 June). “I believe they are sincere — but they have wasted a significant amount of time. “We’ve given our detailed opinion […]

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Indonesia eyes better trade, cultural relations with Bangladesh

DHAKA, June 1, 2025;— Indonesian Vice Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir on Monday called for enhanced trade, investment, and cultural ties between Bangladesh and Southeast Asia’s largest nation, saying Jakarta is eager to deepen its engagement with Dhaka. Mr. Nasir made the remarks during a meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the […]

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Bangladesh Supreme Court lifts ban on Jamaat-e-Islami party

Dhaka: Bangladesh has restored the registration of the country’s largest Muslim party, more than a decade after it was banned by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. Sunday’s Supreme Court decision means the Jamaat-e-Islami party can now be formally listed with the Election Commission, paving the way for its participation in the next general election, […]

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Prof Yunus unveils ‘3 Zero’ theory for post-MDG era

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus unveiled a ‘Three Zero’ theory to improve human lives in the world in the post-MDG (Millennium Development Goals) regime after the year 2015. “We should move ahead with three goals—Zero poverty, Zero unemployment and Zero net carbon (CO2) emission—-to achieve the vision of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) to improve human […]

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Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser renews pledge for election between December and June

Tokyo, May 28, 2025: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday reiterated that a general election will be held in Bangladesh by June next year under any circumstances to carry forward the reform initiatives taken by the current interim government. Professor Yunus renewed the vow when former Japanese Prime Minister and Japan-Bangladesh Parliamentary Friendship League […]

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Bangladesh’s Army reaffirms commitment to stand by the people, warns of strict action against mob violence

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Army today (26 May) reaffirmed that it stands united and remains steadfast in its commitment to protect the country’s sovereignty by always being by the side of the people. In the days ahead, the army will take strict action against any activities that may lead to loss of life or property, mob […]

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Bangladesh sounds alarm as ‘extreme desperation’ drives Rohingya into deadly sea journeys

DHAKA: Bangladeshi authorities on Saturday raised the alarm over increasing numbers of Rohingya refugees taking risky boat journeys to flee the coastal district of Cox’s Bazar. Bangladesh hosts more than 1.3 million Rohingya Muslims, who, for decades, have fled neighboring Myanmar to escape persecution, especially during a military crackdown in 2017. The majority of them […]

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Govt will take necessary decisions with people’s support if its functioning hampered: Advisory Council

The government will take necessary decisions with support of the people if their functioning is rendered impossible, the Advisory Council said today (24 May). “The interim government upholds the public expectations of the July uprising. But if the government’s autonomy, reform efforts, justice process, fair election plan, and normal operations are obstructed to the point […]

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