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Ganosamhati Andolon unveils election manifesto, pledging reforms to build discrimination-free society

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Ganosamhati Andolon has released its election manifesto, pledging reforms in sectors such as education, the economy, and public administration to rebuild the country and create a disc... Read More


Inflation rises again in January as food prices push overall rate higher

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Bangladesh's inflation rate rose in January compared with December last year, largely due to higher food prices, according to the latest official data. On a point-to-point basis, ove... Read More


Election Commission dismisses social media 'rumours' of poll suspension

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The Election Commission (EC) has urged the public to pay no attention to "rumours" that the parliamentary election is being suspended. The request was made in a statement issued on S... Read More


BNP chief Tarique vows to make cities 'safe', add 40 playgrounds to Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has promised to build a "safe Dhaka" and add 40 playgrounds to the city if elected. He made the promises while speaking at a rally at the ECB Chattar in M... Read More


Mobile banking transactions capped until voting day midnight to limit daily transfers

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- As with previous elections, Bangladesh Bank has issued instructions to restrict transactions through mobile financial services (MFS) before the parliamentary polls. The central bank ... Read More


'22 ministers served as Biman chief before me': Aviation advisor hits back at critics

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin has defended his appointment as chairman of the board of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, saying the move does not breach any laws and... Read More


Women leaders seek cancellation of Jamaat chief Shafiqur's candidacy over 'misogynistic remarks'

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Ten women and a rights group have asked the Election Commission to cancel the candidacy of Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman over what they describe as "demeaning and misogynisti... Read More


BB set to maintain contractionary policy in monetary roadmap due Monday

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Bangladesh Bank is set to announce its monetary policy for the first six months of the year by following the same approach as before, keeping inflation control at the centre of its st... Read More


Jailed ex-MP Murshedy hit with travel ban over 'attempt to flee'

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- A court has imposed a travel ban on Abdus Salam Murshedy, a former MP and ex-vice-president of the Bangladesh Football Federation, who is currently in jail. The order was issued on S... Read More


Interim govt 'turned minorities into 2nd class citizens', says Prof Robaet

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The interim government has turned religious and ethnic minorities into "second-class citizens" over the past one and a half years, Dhaka University Professor Robaet Ferdous says. "Th... Read More