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BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced today that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, currently visiting the United Kingdom, is set to meet BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in London on June 13. Speaking to journalists at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan, Fakhrul said the meeting is scheduled to take place between 9:00am and 11:00am (London time) at the hotel where Dr. Yunus is staying. “The Chief Adviser has invited our acting chairman. The meeting will be held at…

DHAKA — Bangladesh is preparing to hold its next national elections in early April 2026, marking a pivotal moment since last year’s historic mass uprising that toppled the long-standing government. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus announced the election timeline on Friday, offering a ray of hope to a nation grappling with political uncertainty. The South Asian country of approximately 170 million people has been caught in a political storm since August 2024, when a student-led revolt ended the 15-year iron grip…

Dhaka : The Bangladesh Awami League has strongly denounced what it calls a “fake and farcical” trial against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accusing anti-national and anti-independence forces of orchestrating a politically motivated conspiracy. The party labeled the judicial process a “kangaroo court” established by the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus to target Hasina and suppress pro-liberation voices in Bangladesh. Formal charges were filed on Sunday against Sheikh Hasina for alleged crimes against humanity, reportedly committed during the student-led…

Dhaka : In a landmark decision, Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission to reinstate the registration of the right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami party, marking a significant political development ahead of upcoming national elections. The ruling comes nearly eight months after the interim government lifted a long-standing ban on the party. The directive was issued by the Appellate Division, headed by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed. The court left it to the discretion of the Election Commission to decide whether Jamaat…

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday formally indicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two former top officials on charges including mass murder, over their alleged involvement in last year’s violent crackdown on student-led protests. This in-absentia trial begins nearly ten months after Hasina’s government was ousted in the wake of the nationwide unrest. The three-judge tribunal took cognizance of the allegations, declaring that the prosecution had presented sufficient grounds to initiate proceedings. A fresh arrest warrant was…

The Bharat Scouts and Guides organized an Induction Programme on 28th May 2025 at 3:00 PM at the National Headquarters, New Delhi with a 24 member delegation of Bhutan Scout Association, who are currently in India as part of their Educational Programme. The team visited the Bharat Scouts and Guides accompanied by Lieutenant Yashodhara Raj, Associate Professor, Associate NCC Officer, and Assistant Director, Industry Integration & Knowledge Exchange Cell at Sharda University, who is mentoring the Bhutanese participants in their…

Dhaka: Political tensions in Bangladesh are escalating as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) continues to press for the restoration of democracy through immediate national elections. Speaking at the 30th foundation anniversary of the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Monday, senior BNP leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury warned that the current crisis under the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus would deepen if elections were not scheduled soon. Chowdhury called on citizens and institutions across the country to unite in demanding…

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has raised strong concerns over the current political turmoil in Bangladesh, warning that the crisis could worsen if the interim government fails to announce a clear roadmap for holding national elections soon. The warning came from senior BNP leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury during the 30th foundation anniversary of the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Monday. Chowdhury urged all sections of society, including the media, to unite and work together to restore democracy in…

Dhaka : Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is not stepping down, confirmed Planning Advisor Wahiduddin Mahmud after a closed-door meeting of the Advisory Council at the National Economic Council. The confirmation comes amid rising tensions within the interim government and growing pressure from political parties. Mahmud said Yunus acknowledged the serious challenges faced by the government but made it clear that he remains committed to overcoming them. “He is staying on,” Mahmud told the Daily Star. He also denied speculation of…

Dhaka : Bangladesh’s interim government head, Muhammad Yunus, is reportedly considering stepping down from his role due to growing political tensions and the failure of parties to reach a consensus on reforms, according to a report by BBC Bangla Service. Nhid Islam, head of the student-led National Citizen Party, stated that Yunus is uncertain whether he can continue in his role, given the ongoing political impasse and rising pressure from opposition movements. “Sir said, ‘I was brought here after a…