Dhaka, Jan 8, 2008: A robbery was committed at BRAC Bank, Dhanmondi branch.

Election Commission (EC) secretary M Humayun Kabir today reiterated that the commission would not finalize the proposed electoral reforms before discussion with the political parties.

The disconnected phone lines to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Dhaka Cantonment house were not restored till Thursday evening, her brother Sayeed Eskandar told local reporters.

The United States has observed that Bangladesh and Bangladeshi democracy will face a setback if a non-elected government stays for extended period of time, reports UNB.

UNB, Dhaka: European diplomats would like to see Bangladesh return to elected government through credible elections as soon as possible with necessary reform of political parties during the current interregnum so democracy could be sustainable.

UNB, Dhaka: When the caretaker government is moving fast to formulate the national coal policy, both the campaigners of open pit and underground mining have intensified their efforts to pursue the policymakers.