Two Islamist parties have agreed in principle with the student leaders on the demand for President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s removal, while the BNP says it will announce its decision after discussing the matter at party forum.

Critical decisions on presidency or constitution must keep long-term impact in mind

Barbed wire fencing was installed alongside barricades at the main gate of Bangabhaban, while APBN, BGB, police, and army personnel have been deployed

The walls seemed to be closing in on President Mohammed Shahabuddin as calls for his resignation grew louder yesterday.

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has issued an ultimatum to the government to fulfil their five demands, including removal of President Mohammed Shahabuddin and the scrapping of the 1972 constitution, within this week.

The interim government agrees with Law Adviser Asif Nazrul’s statement that the president “lied” regarding former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation letter, which was “akin” to misconduct.

The president praised the army's contributions to upholding national security and protecting the lives and property of the people.

Dhaka, Thimphu agree to enhance cooperation in trade, connectivity, electricity

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck today was accorded a red-carpet reception on his arrival in Dhaka on a four-day state visit to attend a series of programmes including Independence Day celebrations

President Mohammed Shahabuddin yesterday said the ruling and the opposition parties must play constructive roles in consolidating transparency, accountability, tolerance, human rights and the rule of law.

With President Mohammed Shahabuddin taking the oath of office, the era of president Abdul Hamid came to an end yesterday.