Myanmar army apologises for ‘mistaken’ photos in book
The Myanmar military issued a rare apology on Monday, acknowledging that two photographs it published in a book on the crisis over the Rohingya Muslim minority were ‘published incorrectly’.
Sheikh Hasina’s popularity marks significant rise: IRI survey
The popularity of prime minister Sheikh Hasina had marked a significant rise as around 66 per cent of people in the country had lent out their support for the Bangladesh premier while the Awami
PM rejects dialogue to establish one-party rule: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the prime minister ruled out the possibility of any discussion with BNP to hold on to power using the state machinery and to establish ‘one-party rule.’
Bangabandhu Satellite to begin transmission Tuesday
Bangladesh’s first geostationary communication satellite Bangabandhu-I is set to start its maiden transmission today through the broadcasting of South Asian Football Federation Championship.
EVM in general polls depends on political opinion: CEC
The chief election commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Monday said the electronic voting machines would be used in next general elections based on opinion of the political parties, law reformation and EC's capacity.
None can stop polls, no dialogue with BNP: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday ruled out the possibility of holding any dialogue with opposition political parties on the next general election.
Khaleda still in jail due to delay in bail hearing
BNP chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia is still in jail due to delays in hearing her applications seeking bails in two more cases, her lawyers said.
Registration row, shrinking political space worry parties
Political parties, which boycotted the last general election, are unhappy as they find a level-playing field still elusive while some are concerned about their registration status, with the 11th parliamentary elections only three months away.
Police officer killed in Dhaka road mishap
A Dhaka Metropolitan Police officer was killed as a speedy bus of Eagle Paribahan hit his motorcycle at Rainkhola under Shah Ali Police Station in the capital on Sunday afternoon.
British artists join fight for release of Shahidul Alam
Leading British artists and curators have stepped up pressure on the Bangladeshi government to release the crusading photographer Shahidul Alam from jail in Dhaka, reports The Guardian on Sunday.
