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Govt clarifies Prof Yunus’ support for ‘Yes’ vote

UNB: The interim government on Sunday explained why Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ support for ‘Yes’ vote in referendum is consistent with democratic norms in Bangladesh. “Professor Muhammad Yunus’ support

Abduction cases more than double over five years

TDS Desk: While inspecting a canal construction project, Bogura’s Shariakandi municipality’s assistant sub–engineer Jahangir Alam Biplob was abducted. His family secured his release after paying two separate ransoms. His wife

EC to redesign domestic postal ballots

TDS Desk: Election Commission (EC) has decided to change the design of postal ballots for the upcoming national polls to be used within the country, following objections raised by BNP.

Verdict in plot scam case against Hasina, Radwan, 16 others on Feb 2

TDS Desk: A Dhaka court on Sunday set February 2 for pronouncing judgment in a case against 18 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her nephew Radwan Mujib Siddiq,

Finding treasure trove in corruption cases

TDS Desk: When a Dhaka court last year fined contractor GK Shamim nearly Tk300 crore and ordered the confiscation of cash, foreign currency and fixed deposits linked to his family,

‘Definitely be able to move towards a new Bangladesh’

TDS Desk: Ali Riaz, chief coordinator for public awareness campaigns related to the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the referendum, said the July National Charter was written “in exchange for