Politics

Question looms as NCP’s Monira seeks women’s reserved seat

Former govt official submits nomination despite a law barring ex-civil servants from becoming MPs within three years of retirement TDS Desk: Monira Sharmin, a retired government official and leader of

Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to peace, democracy at Dakar forum

TDS Desk: Bangladesh has reiterated its commitment to democracy, global peace and inclusive development at Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, with State Minister for Foreign Affairs

Women’s reserved seats: BNP names 36 candidates

TDS Desk: The ruling BNP-led alliance has announced its final list of 36 nominees for the women’s reserved seats in parliament. The names were unveiled by BNP Senior Joint Secretary

‘If no shortage, why drivers waiting in lines till midnight?’

Rumeen Farhana tells parliament the reality at filling stations exposes a mismatch with the govt’s public stance TDS Desk: Rumeen Farhana today slammed the government over its stance on the

Energy minister expresses concern over artificial fuel crisis

TDS Desk: Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood today (19 April) said unscrupulous traders are hoarding and black marketing fuel in different parts of the country, creating

No plan to raise edible oil prices immediately: Commerce minister

TDS Desk: There is no immediate plan to increase edible oil prices in the country, said Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday (12 April). “People are already concerned due