The real problem for Bangladesh’s $47 billion garment industry lies deep in the technical details of the new trade deal with the US.

The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-Party Alliance will jointly pursue a dual strategy -- acting as an opposition in parliament and in street protests -- while seeking legal redress over alleged irregularities in the 13th parliamentary election, the coalition said yesterday.

Breaking tradition, the cabinet swearing-in will not be held at Bangabhaban’s Darbar Hall.

Humayun Kabir, joint secretary general (international relations) of BNP, tells Indian media

Police working to identify those involved, says Motihar OC

One person detained, case to be filed in connection with death

CA’s special assistant on ICT and telecom left for Germany, sources at Dhaka airport confirmed

Party leaders allege petrol bomb attack

Those in power should consider themselves servants of the people, it says

CA's principal secretary given additional charge as cabinet secretary

Victim’s family blames BNP activists; police say investigation underway

Encourages all stakeholders to promote calm and peaceful conduct during post-election period

Several houses vandalised

Police vow action regardless of party affiliation

Suspect might be linked to harassment of victim’s sister, police say

Dhaka hosts day-long Basanta Utsab as people celebrate nature’s revival

Police say no political link found; family suspects land dispute behind killing

Police said that the identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed

The briefing is scheduled for 3:00pm at the ballroom of Hotel InterContinental Dhaka

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Bangladesh’s incoming government to uphold constitutional guarantees of press freedom and take urgent steps to protect journalists.