EC seems lenient about code violations
The Election Commission seems to be lenient about violation of the electoral code of conduct as it has taken no action although its instructions to parties and authorities concerned to go by the code have fallen flat.
Zia Orphanage case: Petition seeks stay on HC verdict against Khaleda
A provisional leave to appeal was filed on Monday seeking stay on the High Court verdict that extended the jail term of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case to 10 years from five years.
APEC summit wraps with no joint statement amid US-China discord
For the first time in its 25-year history, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit ended Sunday with its leaders failing to agree on a formal joint statement.
AL, BNP struggle with seat sharing
Both the ruling Awami league and the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party continued struggling to decide seat sharing with their allies for the 11th parliamentary elections as the two archrivals were under pressure from aspiring party candidates and allies.
The Khashoggi case just won't go away for Trump and his Saudi allies
The death of Jamal Khashoggi continues to hang over the heads of both US President Donald Trump and his allied Saudi officials.
31st night celebrations restricted
The government has imposed a restriction on any kind of indoor and outdoor celebrations of the 31st night on the eve of New Year 2019 due to the general election.
HC order on Khaleda's plea Monday
The High Court on Sunday fixed Monday to deliver an order on a writ filed challenging the government's decision to send Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia back to jail from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital and seeking her readmission.
Bannon-Banks emails show Brexit campaigners sought US funding
Arron Banks, the backer of the biggest campaign behind Brexit, asked Cambridge Analytica to draw up plans for raising funds from the United States, according to a trove of leaked emails.
BNP starts interview of nomination seekers
Bangladesh Nationalist Party has started interviewing its nomination seekers to finalise the candidates who will contest the 11th general election with its tickets.
The Khashoggi case just won't go away for Trump and his Saudi allies
The death of Jamal Khashoggi continues to hang over the heads of both US President Donald Trump and his allied Saudi officials.
