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Tribunal to frame charges in Tayem murder case in Jatrabari on Feb 17

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- A tribunal is set to frame charges on Feb 17 in a crimes against humanity case over the murder of Imam Hasan Tayem in Dhaka's Jatrabari during the July Uprising. The murder case invo... Read More


12kg LPG cylinder now costs Tk 1,356

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been increased again at the consumer level, with the cost of a 12kg cylinder rising by Tk 50 for February. The new price has been set a... Read More


Election complaints to reach police via new DMP hotline

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has launched a dedicated hotline to receive information or complaints related to the upcoming parliamentary election and referendum. In a statemen... Read More


Appeal filed with HC to overturn candidacy of BNP's Quayum for Dhaka-11 election

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- An appeal has been filed with the High Court seeking to stay the order validating the candidacy of MA Quayum, who is contesting the parliamentary polls on the BNP ticket from the Dhak... Read More


Bangladesh erupts after Jamaat-e-Islami chief brands women's work outside home as 'prostitution' in X post

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Outrage has swept Bangladesh after a post from Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman's X account, denounced as "misogynistic", went viral on Saturday, igniting a fierce national debat... Read More


Advisor Touhid says surrendering diplomatic passport during tenure is 'highly unusual'

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has dismissed reports over the surrender of his diplomatic passport, labelling the claims as "misinformation". Responding to journalists at an event in... Read More


Yunus pushes for early negotiations to secure duty-free access to EU market

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called for an early start to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union (EU). He emphasised that proactive measures are essentia... Read More


India halves Bangladesh grant in 2026-27 budget amid strained ties

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- India has halved its budget allocation for projects and cooperation with Bangladesh compared with the previous fiscal year amid rising bilateral tensions. Union Minister for Finance ... Read More


Advisor Touhid says government ready to hold 'proper' election despite concerns

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has said the government is ready to hold a "proper" election despite concerns about violence. Speaking at an event on election reporting on Sunday, he ... Read More


ACC questions Beximco Vice-Chairman Salman over Tk 1.37bn loan fraud

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has begun interrogating Beximco Group Vice Chairman Salman F Rahman over the embezzlement and laundering of Tk 1.37 billion in loan funds. ACC Di... Read More