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Reached a consensus on constitutional amendment for presidential election: Ali Riaz

Staff Correspondent: Vice-Chair of the National Consensus Commission Ali Riaz on Thursday said all political parties have agreed on the need to amend the Constitution to change the process of

Police carrying ‘necessary’ weapons on duty: Home Advisor

Staff Correspondent: Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has faced questions after two members of the Detective Branch were injured by bullets fired by “drug peddlers,” amid a debate over the

5 August to be observed as student-people’s uprising day, public holiday

Staff Correspondent: The interim government has decided to observe 5 August as student-people’s uprising day. It will be a public holiday. Cultural affairs adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki disclosed this information

ICT-1 appoints amicus curiae over hearing on contempt case against Hasina

Staff Correspondent: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Thursday appointed amicus curiae over hearing on a contempt of court allegation brought against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and banned Bangladesh

123 irregular Bangladeshis repatriated from Libya

Staff Correspondent: A total of 123 irregular Bangladeshis, who wanted to return home voluntarily from Tripoli and its surrounding areas of Libya, were repatriated on Thursday. They returned home at

EC bans posters in upcoming national election

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission has decided to prohibit the use of posters in the next national election as part of efforts to make campaigns more environment-friendly and disciplined. Election