The Women's Reform Commission has recommended increasing the number of seats in the Jatiya Sangsad to 600, with a proposal to allocate one general seat and one reserved seat for women in each constituency-both to be filled through direct elections. The commission submitted its report to Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad
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Red notice sought from Interpol against Hasina, 11 others
The National Central Bureau (NCB) of Bangladesh Police has submitted a request to Interpol seeking a 'red notice' against 12 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Confirming the development, Enamul Haque Sagor, Assistant Inspector General (Media) at the Police Headquarters, said the NCB branch makes such requests to Interpol based
Ex-army officer Hasan Sarwardy joins LDP with 500 others
Former army officer Lieutenant General (retd) Chowdhury Hasan Sarwardy on Saturday joined the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), marking the beginning of his political journey. Sarwardy, along with over 500 retired military and civil officials, formally joined the party by presenting a bouquet to LDP chief Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed, Bir Bikrom,
Bangladesh to see ‘best election’ in history: Yunus
Reaffirming the government's commitment to a free and fair election, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the interim administration is determined to ensure that the upcoming national election serves as a milestone in the country's democratic progress. "We want to make sure the election will be the best in Bangladesh's
NCP calls for radical state reform to avert future autocracy
National Citizen Party (NCP) on Saturday demanded radical change in the state structure through reforms to fulfill the aspirations of the July mass uprising and ensure no fascism and autocratic tendency among future governments. "By reform, we mean fundamental reform and the reforms which will bring a radical change and a
No election before reform, Hasina’s trail: Jamaat Ameer
Bangladeshis will not accept any election until two key demands are met-visible trial of Sheikh Hasina and essential political reforms, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said on Saturday. He made the remarks while addressing a public rally at the Lalmonirhat Collectorate Field. Calling for a level playing field to ensure free and
Model Meghna shown arrested in fraud case
Model and chairperson of Miss Bangladesh Foundation Meghna Alam on Thursday was shown arrested in a fraud case filed with Dhanmondi police station. Judge of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Court Masum Mia passed the order after the investigation officer (IO) of the case produced her before the court with a plea for
US expresses support for the government’s reform agenda
A visiting US delegation called on the Chief Adviser on Thursday and expressed support for the reform agenda of the Interim Government. They also discussed regional issues of peace, security, and development. The delegation includes Deputy Assistant Secretaries of State Nicole A. Chulick and Andrew Herrup. Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser Dr. Khalilur
IMF hints at clearing 2 tranches from $4.7b loan for Bangladesh soon
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is likely to approve the fourth and the fifth tranches of a $4.7 billion loan for Bangladesh during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington this April. But the global lender will continue discussions with Bangladesh to reach a staff-level agreement in this regard soon, said
NCP seeks 90-day extension of deadline for political party registration
The National Citizen Party (NCP), a newly-formed political party led by youths, on Thursday asked the Election Commission to extend the deadline for applying for party registration by at least 90 more days. The newly formed party made this request in a written application submitted to the EC senior secretary on