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British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has met with Nahid Islam and other National Citizen Party (NCP) leaders as part of a series of meetings with political parties. = They discussed the UK’s support to Bangladesh and the pathway towards a democratic, inclusive, and prosperous future, said the High Commission on Wednesday.\ The leaders of theNCP on Tuesday met diplomats of the European countries and discussed the party’s views and priorities. Both sides also discussed the European Union’s support for Bangladesh’s democratic transition. Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Michael Miller was,…
The national election will be held as early as possible within the established timeline of December 2025 to June 2026, Law Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul confirmed on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters outside the State guesthouse Jamuna following a meeting between a BNP delegation and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, Dr. Nazrul emphasized that the interim government is not seeking to delay the election for political gain. “This is not about holding on to power,” he clarified. “There is absolutely no intention of delaying the election. The Chief Adviser has been very clear—June 2026 is the absolute deadline.” …
Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rains coupled with thunder showers in parts of the country including Dhaka in 24hrs commencing 9am on Wednesday. “Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places,” said a Met office bulletin. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The country’s maximum temperature was recorded at 35.8 degrees Celsius in Feni on Tuesday while…
BNP on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction as Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus reiterated that the national election will be held in between December and June. “We are not happy at all, we have clearly said if the election is not held by December they country’s political and social situation will deteriorate further,” BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said emerging from the meeting with the Chief Adviser at the state guest house Jamuna. “We have told him (CA) that December is the cut-off time for the election,” he added. A seven-member BNP delegation led by party secretary…
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is scheduled to meet Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday to press for a concrete timeline for the upcoming national elections. According to BNP chairperson’s press wing, the meeting will take place at 12pm at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and several senior leaders will be present at the talks. Speaking to reporters earlier, Fakhrul expressed optimism about reaching a consensus with the interim government and other key stakeholders to resolve critical issues, including finalizing the election schedule. BNP leaders have voiced…
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced the itinerary for India’s white-ball tour later this year, with the visiting team set to arrive in Dhaka on August 13. According to the schedule, the three-match ODI series will begin ahead of the team’s arrival, with the opener slated for August 11 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in Mirpur. The second ODI will also be held in the capital, while the third and final 50-over match will take place in Chattogram on August 23. The T20I leg of the tour kicks off on August 26 at the…
A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants for 29 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, in connection with two corruption cases related to the controversial allocation of plots in the Purbachal residential project. On Tuesday, Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib accepted the charge sheets submitted by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), paving the way for legal proceedings. One of the cases names 12 individuals, while the other involves 17. The warrants were issued after the accused failed to appear in court and are currently considered fugitives. Confirming the…
Chief Adviser of the interim government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has extended his warmest greetings to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year. In a video message released on Sunday (April 13), ahead of the celebrations marking the first day of Bengali year 1432 on Monday (April 14), Professor Yunus said, “Shubho Noboborsho 1432. I extend my heartfelt greetings to the nation on this occasion of Bengali New Year. This is a day of unity and grand reunion for Bengalis.” He emphasized that the entire Bengali nation, regardless of religion or…
The Prof Yunus-led interim government has secured investment proposals worth Tk3,100 crore during the recently concluded four-day investment summit, which was organized at a cost of just Tk5 crore, BIDA Executive Chairman Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun told reporters on Sunday. However, the success cannot be attributed to the summit alone as the investment proposals were results of continuing negotiations, the BIDA chief said at the Foreign Service Academy. The government spent Tk1.45 crore for the 7-10 April summit, and partner organisations spent another Tk3.5 crore. About 415 delegates from 50 foreign countries participated, representing 58% of the…
The retail price of bottled soybean oil has surged by Tk14 per litre, now selling at Tk189, following a decision by the Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners and Vanaspati Manufacturers Association. The price hike takes effect immediately, sparking concern among consumers already grappling with rising living costs. The revised prices, announced in a press release on Sunday, come after several days of negotiations between edible oil producers and government officials. A five-litre bottle will now cost Tk922, up from Tk852. Prices of loose soybean and palm oil have also been raised to Tk169 per litre, an increase from Tk157. …