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471,957 expatriate ballots return to Bangladesh ahead of election day

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- More than half a million expatriate Bangladeshis have cast their votes by postal ballot in the election and referendum, though fewer than that number have so far reached the Election... Read More


Streets of Dhaka empty, public transport limited ahead of election

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The roads of Dhaka have become virtually empty as the public holiday nears ahead of the 13th parliamentary elections and referendum vote. Since Tuesday morning, the streets of the c... Read More


All preparations completed for upcoming election, says EC secretary

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- All preparations for the 13th parliamentary election and the referendum have been completed, says Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed. He said, "Today... Read More


Bangladesh seeks Japanese investment in 98 service sectors under EPA

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Bangladesh is seeking to attract large-scale Japanese investment across 98 service sectors under a newly signed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) The commerce ministry described ... Read More


Bangladesh Bank keeps policy rate unchanged in new monetary policy

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh Bank has kept its key policy rate, known as the repo rate, unchanged in its latest monetary policy as part of ongoing efforts to rein in inflation. Announcing the monetary... Read More


Bangladesh issues ordinance forming Dhaka Central University

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Bangladesh government has issued an ordinance forming Dhaka Central University colleges to manage higher education and research at seven public colleges in the capital. However, ... Read More


Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul apologises for any 'hurt caused on duty'

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has expressed regret if his conduct while on duty has hurt anyone. He made the remarks on Monday at the Foreign Service Academy while br... Read More


Ex-MP Sabina Akter Tuhin silenced as she attempts to speak en route to prison

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Former member of parliament Sabina Akter Tuhin, who was elected for the seat reserved for women in the 2024 national election, have failed to speak to the media as police covered her ... Read More


Bangladesh Army arrests three with foreign pistols in Savar raid

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Bangladesh Army has arrested three people and recovered foreign-made pistols during a raid in Dhaka's Savar area. Among those arrested is Galib Imtiaz Nahid, identified as the jo... Read More


EC bans rallies, processions in polling zones from Tuesday morning

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Election Commission (EC) has imposed a blanket ban on public meetings, marches or processions in election areas during the restricted period around the polls. In an "emergency" n... Read More