Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief adviser of the interim government on ICT and telecommunications, departed Bangladesh for Germany yesterday, sources at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka confirmed.

Political considerations are more important than legal ones when it comes to implementing the July Charter, said Ali Riaz, special assistant to the chief adviser.

Cabinet secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid, who was serving on a contractual basis, has resigned.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday called the heads of BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and National Citizen Party -- Tarique Rahman, Shafiqur Rahman and Nahid Islam -- to thank them for their significant roles and responsible conduct in ensuring a festive and peaceful election

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to call on Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam at their homes today.

One person was killed and five others injured in separate incidents of post-election violence from Friday evening to last night in five districts.

Calling for national unity, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that any division will weaken Bangladesh at a time when the country, faced with numerous challenges, is entering a new phase after the parliamentary election.

A legal assistant (Muhuri) was hacked to death by unidentified miscreants at his home in Gaibandha’s Sadar upazila on Friday evening, police said.

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