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Prof Yunus calls upon all to work together to fulfill people’s expectations

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday had telephone conversations with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman and National Citizen Party chief Nahid Islam, and called on

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President to administer oath to new cabinet members: Cabinet Secretary

President Mohammad Sahabuddin will administer the oath to new cabinet members in accordance with the Constitution, Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid said on Saturday. Preparations are underway at the Cabinet

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This victory belongs to democracy, Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said the people of Bangladesh, who cherish freedom and democracy, had once again ensured the party’s victory, describing it as a triumph for the

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One killed, 31 injured in post-polls violence

At least one person was killed and 31 others were injured in attacks and clashes in post-election violence in Munshiganj, Chapainawabganj, Rajshahi, Patuakhali, Jhenaidah, and Meherpur districts from Thursday evening

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7 women, 4 minority candidates victorious

The 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections have recorded the lowest number of elected women and minority lawmakers in the past five parliamentary polls. Seven women candidates and four candidates from religious

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New govt’s oath to be administered by Feb 16 or17: press secretary

Bangladesh chief adviser’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Saturday said that the oath of the new government would be administered very soon. ‘Even if there is a delay, it will

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EC publishes two gazettes of newly elected lawmakers, referendum results

The Election Commission has published two gazette notifications of the 297 lawmakers elected to the 13th parliament as well as the referendum results. The two gazettes were issued on Friday

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Experts for MPs’ oath by CEC as govt weighs options

The interim government is considering two options to administer the oath to members of the 13th parliament, as the speaker and deputy speaker of the 12th parliament are no longer

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