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Jamaat decries lack of political dialogue before February polls announcement

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami has criticised the lack of political dialogue in the lead-up to the announcement of the national election in February, saying the decision has left the nation... Read More


No scope to appoint acting Jatiya Party chairman, says Shameem Patwary as infighting deepens

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Jatiya Party Secretary General Shameem Haider Patwary has dismissed any possibility of appointing Anisul Islam Mahmud as acting chairman in place of GM Quader, who has been barre... Read More


BNP's Mirza Fakhrul hails govt's 'historic' decision to hold election in February

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has lauded Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus's announcement that national elections will be held in February in an address to the nat... Read More


'I chased off Hasina. I am very happy'

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- An animation of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina can be seen on the screen. In front of it, a treadmill has been set up. People take turns running on the treadmill as the car... Read More


Patriotic songs mark start of day-long July Uprising anniversary celebrations

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- Celebrations marking the first anniversary of the July Uprising that toppled the Sheikh Hasina regime are under way at Dhaka's Manik Mia Avenue. The day-long festivities began w... Read More


Dhaka Central University: Students call protest on Wednesday to demand ordinance

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- Students from seven government colleges in the capital have called for a protest on Wednesday to demand the swift issuance of an ordinance to upgrade these institutions into Dhak... Read More


Heavy overnight rain in Dhaka, could persist for three or four more days

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Most of Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, has seen showers under the influence of the active monsoon wind at the end of the rainy season. Dhaka saw heavy rain overnight on... Read More


48th special BCS: 3rd phase of viva for doctor recruitment begins Aug 17

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- The third phase of the viva voce exams for the 48th special BCS, focused on recruiting doctors, will begin on Aug 17. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Public Service Commiss... Read More


Planning to send your child to an English medium school? You'll need to show your tax return

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Proof of income tax payment is now mandatory to obtain a host of services, including a utility connection in a city corporation area and to enrol a student in an English medium s... Read More


Grameen Bank received no 'special treatment' in tax exemption, says NBR chairman

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Grameen Bank has received no "special treatment" when the government granted it a tax exemption until 2029, conditional upon submitting its income tax returns, says National Boar... Read More