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BNP leader Tarique Rahman promises 10 million jobs if elected

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman has pledged to create 10 million jobs if his party is elected to govern. He made the promise at a street rally in the Dhaka-8 ... Read More


President Shahabuddin casts vote by postal ballot

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin has cast his vote in the 13th parliamentary election by postal ballot. The head of state is registered to vote in the Pabna-5 constituency. Mohammad Sa... Read More


Mohammad Azaz removed as DNCC administrator amid ACC probe

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The interim government has removed Mohammad Azaz from his post as administrator of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and appointed an additional secretary as his replacement ami... Read More


Biman urges London-bound passengers to verify visa, passport details before departure

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has urged passengers travelling to London to ensure their visa and passport details are valid and up to date before departure. In a statement issued on Mond... Read More


Mohammad Azaz sacked as DNCC administrator amid ACC probe

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The interim government has sacked Mohammad Azaz from his post as administrator of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and appointed an additional secretary as his replacement amid... Read More


Manna withdraws from Dhaka-18 citing high election costs

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Nagorik Oikko President Mahmudur Rahman Manna has withdrawn from contesting in the Dhaka-18 seat in the national election, though he remains a candidate in Bogura-2. Manna announced ... Read More


Verdict in graft case against Jubo League's Samrat set for Feb 25

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- A Dhaka court is to deliver its verdict in a graft case against Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat over the illegal accumulation of wealth on Feb 25. Dhaka Special Judge Zakaria Hossain... Read More


EC bans phones within 400 yards of polling centres

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Election Commission has banned mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centres during the national election and referendum on Feb 12. Senior Assistant Secretary Md Shahidul Isl... Read More


EC bars 'unauthorised outsiders' from constituencies from Feb 10-13

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Election Commission (EC) has announced that no one, aside from voters and authorised personnel, will be allowed to stay in parliamentary constituencies from the morning of Feb 10 ... Read More


'Give us the chance to rebuild the country,' Tarique Rahman says at Banani rally

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman has called on voters to deliver a "people's verdict" to rebuild the country and change the lives of its citizens. Speaking at ... Read More