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Sheikh Hasina’s Secret Plan for Power Transition Amid Student Protests

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reportedly planned to transfer power to then-Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in early August, with the

Voter Information Verification Begins Tomorrow

The voter list update program is set to begin tomorrow, Monday, and will run until February 3. According to the

Former BFIU Chief Masud Biswas Arrested

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Masud Biswas, the former head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), with the

47more Bangladeshi Nationals Return Home from Lebanon

A group of 47 Bangladeshi expatriates returned home from war-torn Lebanon, arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 9:15 PM

Obaidul Quader’s Alleged Foster Son Denied Bail, Sent to Jail

During the anti-discrimination student protests, Asaduzzaman Hiru, allegedly the foster son of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, has been

361 Journalists Imprisoned Worldwide, Four in Bangladesh

In 2024, four journalists were imprisoned in Bangladesh, all reportedly close associates of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina’s 15-year

Proposal for Judge Appointments via Supreme Council, Applications Invited through Public Notice

The Advisory Council approved the draft ordinance last Thursday to establish the “Supreme Judicial Appointment Council,” which will oversee the

Natun Dhara’s Red Card Protest Demands VAT Withdrawal

Leaders of the political organization Natun Dhara Bangladesh (NDB) have warned of continuous blockades unless VAT increases are withdrawn. During

Dhaka Leads the World in Unhealthy Air

On Friday, January 17, Dhaka briefly ranked as the most polluted city globally before dropping to second place, according to

Further Discussions Needed to Implement the Declaration: Asif Nazrul

Professor Dr. Asif Nazrul, Legal Advisor to the Interim Government, stated that a decision has been made regarding the July