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Shops to shutter for two days around Bangladesh vote

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Shops, shopping malls and commercial establishments across Bangladesh are set to be closed for two days, including polling day, as the country gears up for the parliamentary elections... Read More


Tarique's daughter Zaima joins campaign trail, canvases for BNP chief in Gulshan

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Zaima Rahman has hit the streets to campaign for her father, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, as the election race intensifies. On Saturday, she was seen walking along Gulshan Avenue, di... Read More


Election filings show half of nominations 'incomplete', BNP tops debt chart: SHUJAN

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Civil society platform Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN) has said that nearly half of the 2,026 candidates in the upcoming national election have left their nominations "incomplete"... Read More


BNP candidate Ishraque Hossain seeks removal of Sutrapur OC

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- BNP candidate Ishraque Hossain has called on the Election Commission to remove the chief (OC) of Sutrapur Police Station, alleging biased conduct. Ishraque, who is contesting in the ... Read More


BNP's Tarique Rahman pledges swift reopening of Thakurgaon airport if elected

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman has promised to make Thakurgaon Airport operational swiftly if his party forms the next government. Speaking at an election ra... Read More


Chittagong Port Authority writes to ACC to probe assets of 15 protesting staff members

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The Chittagong Port Authority has written to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to conduct an investigation into the movable and immovable assets of 15 workers involved in protests ... Read More


BNP promises to build apolitical, robust military to strengthen defence

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has pledged to develop a "politics-free, professional, and strong" armed force if his party wins the parliamentary elections and forms the government. On ... Read More


Journalist, TV commentator Zakaria Kajal dies at 67

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Veteran journalist and television commentator Zakaria Kajal has died just a day before his younger daughter's wedding reception. The 67-year-old breathed his last at Anwer Khan Moder... Read More


Tarique pledges to prioritise 'sovereignty, citizens' welfare' while fostering global partnerships

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has promised to conduct foreign policy prioritising the "interests of the country and its people" if his party wins the parliamentary elections and forms a... Read More


DMCH says none of those injured in Inqilab Moncho clashes hit by gunfire

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) authorities have said none of those injured in clashes between police and Inqilab Moncho activists suffered gunshot wounds. Hospital Director Br... Read More