Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has said that the Election Commission wants to act as a true referee in the upcoming national election. ”But if the players do not cooperate, the Election Commission will lose its impartiality and the entire election process will be questioned.” The CEC made the remarks while addressing the Commission’s views-exchange with six political parties, ...

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 will deliver its verdict in crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and co-accused on November 17. Around 12:09 PM, a three-member tribunal, led by Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder, set the date. Two other accused in the case are former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former inspector general of police ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has distributed awards among the top performers of Bangladesh Television’s (BTV) ‘Notun Kuri’ competition 2025. Two top performers under ‘Ka’ and ‘Kha’ groups received a crest and a cheque for Taka three lakh each from the Chief Adviser at a function at the Shapla Hall of the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO) here at 10:00am. The ...

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has said that the interim government is trying to leave behind a complete framework of pay scale. ”There is some uncertainty about whether we can implement the pay scale now. However, we are trying to leave behind a complete framework and setup so that the next government can move forward quickly once it takes over.” ...

Twenty-one judges, who have been appointed as permanent judges of the High Court, were sworn in on Wednesday (November 12) at the Supreme Court’s Judges’ Lounge. Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refat Ahmed administered the oath, while Supreme Court Registrar General Muhammad Habibur Rahman Siddiquee conducted the ceremony. Judges from the Appellate and High Court divisions were also present there. Earlier ...

Allies of the prime minister are making it clear he would fight any challenge to his leadership from Labour MPs. There are fears from those loyal to Sir Keir Starmer that his job might be under immediate threat, perhaps as soon as shortly after the Budget in a fortnight’s time. Critics say it is evidence that Downing Street is “in ...

Roma Riaz, Pakistan’s representative at this year’s Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, has candidly responded to the skin tone criticism, saying her skin is the same colour as the soil of Pakistan. The Miss Universe contestant faced online backlash over her complexion, but she believes her skin reflects the true essence of her country. “My skin is the same colour ...

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) are meeting in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, as relations between the U.S. and its traditional allies face strain over defense spending, trade, and international conflicts. Key highlights from the summit: Attendance: G7 foreign ministers from the U.S., Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan are meeting. Canada has also invited ministers from Australia, Brazil, ...

Jeremy Sewall has cooked at eateries around the world, but home in Boston, he’s known for his clam chowder. Here are his top local bowls, from Neptune Oyster to Yankee Lobster. New England Clam chowder – a stick-to-your-ribs cream-based clam and potato stew – is beloved all over the United States, but synonymous with the city of Boston. Clear broth-style ...

Reform UK has said it will no longer co-operate with a BBC documentary about the party following a row over how a speech by US President Donald Trump was edited. The BBC had commissioned an outside production company, October Films, to make the programme, which was due to air in January. The company was involved in the Panorama documentary about ...