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Bangladesh avoids sanctions as Sethi says ICC 'backed down' to end boycott

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi has said it was the International Cricket Council (ICC), not Pakistan, that "backed down" to resolve the deadlock surrounding... Read More


World Bank approves $370m to improve waste management, restore Dhaka rivers

, Feb. 11 -- World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved $370 million in financing to improve sanitation and solid waste management services in Dhaka and nearby areas, aiming to cut water p... Read More


Bangladesh Polls: Control room opened to ensure smooth voting

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- The Ministry of Public Administration has opened a control room to address complaints and information received from field administrations regarding the national election and referend... Read More


JP candidate alleges harassment by NCP in Rangpur

, Feb. 11 -- Abu Naser Md Mahbub, Jatiya Party's (JP) candidate for Rangpur-4 (Kaunia-Pirgacha) constituency, on Tuesday night alleged that his car was stopped and he was harassed by workers of the Na... Read More


Arson attack at polling station in Patuakhali

Patuakhali, Feb. 11 -- Miscreants set fire to a polling station at Nesaria Government Primary School in Pangashia Union of Dumki Upazila, Patuakhali, on Tuesday night. The fire broke out around 8:42 ... Read More


Two CCTV cameras stolen from Kushtia-2 polling center

, Feb. 11 -- Two CCTV cameras were stolen from a polling center in Kushtia-2 constituency, authorities said Tuesday. The center is located at Naupura Government Primary School in Ward No. 8 of Mirpur ... Read More


Attempted embezzlement of Tk 9 lakh by bKash agents in Chandpur; 2 arrested

, Feb. 11 -- Police in Chandpur have arrested two men for attempting to embezzle Tk 9 lakh belonging to bKash by hiding the cash in a hole dug in a residential house. According to Chandpur Sadar Mode... Read More


Jamaat candidate lays siege to police station in Feni-3, alleges bias by OC

Feni, Feb. 11 -- Leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami, led by its Feni-3 constituency candidate Mohammad Fakhruddin Manik, laid a siege to Daganbhuiyan Police Station on Tuesday night, alleging bi... Read More


394 foreign observers, 197 foreign journalists to monitor Bangladesh elections

, Feb. 11 -- At least 394 international election observers and 197 foreign journalists have arrived in Bangladesh to observe the country's 13th general election and the referendum on the July National... Read More


CEC Nasir Uddin reaffirms commitment to peaceful, credible elections

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Wednesday reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to delivering a peaceful, credible and participatory election. "As we approach the el... Read More