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Prof Yunus-Tarique Rahman meeting begins in London

The much anticipated meeting between Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman began at a London hotel at 9 am local time (2pm BST) today. Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder confirmed it to BSS. Earlier, Tarique Rahman reached Hotel Dorchester on Park Lane to attend the meeting with Prof Yunus, who is visiting the UK. Tarique Rahman is accompanied by BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and BNP Acting Chairman's International Affairs Advisor Humayun Kabir.

Prof Yunus-Tarique Rahman meeting begins in London

Abdul Hamid returns home after treatment in Thailand

Former president Abdul Hamid returned to the country after a month-long hospital visit in Bangkok early today. He arrived at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at around 1:30am on

Polls on any day in first half of April 2026: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today announced that the next national elections will be held on any day in the first half of April 2026. “Based on this announcement, the

Consensus commission's meeting with major political parties begins

Khaleda Zia hopes democracy to be restored soon

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia today hoped democracy will be restored in Bangladesh very soon. “Ziaur Rahman sacrificed his life for establishing democracy and safeguarding independence and sovereignty....

Army, govt not at odds, working together

The Bangladesh Army and the government are working hand in hand to safeguard the country's interests and sovereignty, and there is no confrontation or discord between them. Senior officers of the...

HC clears way for Ishraque’s oath as DSCC mayor

The High Court today summarily rejected the writ petition that sought a stay on the Election Commission's decision to declare BNP-nominated candidate Ishraque Hossain as the mayor of Dhaka South...

Chief adviser holds high-level meeting to review law and order

A high-level meeting on the law and order situation in the country was held today at the state guest house Jamuna, with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair...

Army promises review of ex-members’ appeals; urges patience, discipline

Bangladesh Army has reaffirmed its commitment to reviewing appeals submitted by former members regarding disciplinary actions and urged all concerned to maintain patience, discipline, and refrain from any negative conduct. In...

Former MP Momtaz held in Dhaka

The Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested former lawmaker of Manikgaj-2 constituency and singer Momtaz Begum in the capital's Dhanmondi area last night. Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (media) of DMP, confirmed...

EC suspends registration of AL

The Election Commission suspended the registration of Awami League today. Akhtar Ahmed, senior secretary of the Election Commission, confirmed this to The Dhaka Diplomat. The decision was taken at a meeting held...