The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today continued hearing an appeal against its earlier judgment that had abolished the poll-time non-party caretaker government system.
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The Appellate Division full bench, headed by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, held the hearing for the fifth consecutive day. At the end of today's proceedings, the apex court adjourned the hearing till November 2.
Senior Advocate Zai...
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today said that China sincerely wishes Bangladesh a smooth general election, social stability, and improved livelihoods for its people, reaffirming Beijing’s readiness to work closely with Dhaka in advancing shared development and modernisation goals.
“China sincerely wishes Bangladesh a smooth general election, social stability, and improved livelihoods for its people,” the envoy said while speaking at a seminar hosted by the Association of Former Ambassadors (AOFA) at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka.
“China stands ready to work with Bangladesh to uphold a people-centred development philosophy, carry forward the spirit of independence and self-reliance, and jointly explore a path to modernisation that suits our respective natio...
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today reaffirmed that Bangladesh continues to pursue a balanced and pragmatic foreign policy, maintaining close ties with both the United States and China while safeguarding its national interests.
"There is nothing for anyone to worry about," Hossain told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when asked about concerns expressed by the US regarding Bangladesh's growing engagement with China.
"We have deep relations with the United States and extensive economic relations with China. I don't think there is any reason for concern, since we have maintained a balance," he said.
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The National Consensus Commission (NCC) on Tuesday recommended that the interim government arrange a referendum following the immediate promulgation of the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order 2025.
“We’ve recommended the government to arrange a referendum any day till the national-election day from the promulgation of an order,” said NCC Vice-Chair Prof Ali Riaz.
He said this replying to a question at ...
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said their party does not agree with the Consensus Commission’s recommendation to hold a referendum before the national election, saying BNP’s position on the issue remains unchanged.
“BNP does not agree with the Consensus Commission’s recommendation to hold a referendum before the national election,” he said.
Khosru made the remarks while talking to reporters after BNP Secr...
The European Union plans to send a large team of election observers to Bangladesh for the upcoming general election, the first such mission since 2008, said EU Ambassador Michael Miller.
Ambassador Miller announced during a meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday.
He said the EU observer mission is yet to be formally confirmed, but could include between 150 and 200 members. Some observers are expected to arrive about six weeks before the election, wh...
