The political situation in the country has suddenly become heated surrounding the fourth anniversary of the January 5 general election. The Awami League (AL) has planned a countrywide celebration, while the BNP will be organising black flag processions across the country. The AL will observe January…

The by-polls to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will be held on February 26 after the announcement of its schedule on January 9 next, reports UNB. The decision came yesterday at the Election Commission's meeting held with Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda in the chair…

Experts yesterday expressed concern over the apparent lack of consistency of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistic (BBS) data. “The BBS has become a lame institution due to the shortage of necessary officials and statisticians,” alleged the Prime Minister’s economic adviser, Dr Mashiur Rahman. …

A Dhaka court yesterday fixed January 10 and 11 for next hearing in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. Advocate AJ Mohammad Ali, counsel for Khaleda Zia, told the court that the Emir of Kuwait had given the money for the Zia Orphanage Trust as donation to preserve…