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Qatar air ambulance delayed, Khaleda's trip to London deferred

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's planned transfer to London for advanced treatment has been delayed as the special air ambulance provided by Qatar's emir has yet to reach Dhaka. BNP Sec... Read More


Khaleda Zia to be flown to London as Tarique's return turns uncertain again

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Gravely ill BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is being flown to London for advanced treatment, back to the city where her son, de facto party chief Tarique Rahman, has lived in exile for 17... Read More


EC to meet with president on Dec 10 ahead of schedule announcement

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The Election Commission (EC) led by AMM Nasir Uddin is set to meet with the president on Dec 10 before announcing the schedule for the upcoming parliamentary election and the referend... Read More


'Bangladesh hasn't seen a quake as strong as this in years,' says geologist

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Geologist Dr Syed Humayun Akhter has described the earthquake that jolted Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh on Friday as the strongest to strike the country in recent years. The 5... Read More


Dhaka's 5.7 quake warrants immediate check of its 2.1mn buildings: BUET's Ansary

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- The 5.7 magnitude earthquake that rattled Bangladesh on Friday should serve as a wake-up call for authorities to brace for an even stronger quake in future, says Mehedi Ahmed Ansary,... Read More


Election Commission concludes party talks, questions remain on inclusivity

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The Election Commission (EC) has completed its dialogue with political parties and stakeholders ahead of the parliamentary polls. While the commission described the dialogue as "a r... Read More