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Allow expats to register with only passports: BNP to EC

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- BNP on Tuesday urged the Election Commission to extend the registration time for out of country voting (OCV) and include the eligible expatriates who do not have national identity (N... Read More


Tannery workers 'threaten agitation' over unpaid revised minimum wage

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Bangladesh's tannery sector is struggling with a severe crisis, with workers expressing mounting frustration over the failure of owners to implement the government-declared revised m... Read More


ACC to reveal names if pressure exerted to obstruct probe: Chairman

, Nov. 25 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen on Tuesday said that if anyone attempts to exert undue pressure on the commission to obstruct corruption investigations their nam... Read More


World Bank urges Bangladesh to prioritize job creation to accelerate poverty reduction, combat inequality

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Bangladesh must shift its economic focus to job creation for youth, women, and vulnerable populations to accelerate the pace of poverty reduction and address rising inequality, accor... Read More


BNP plans Khaleda as President, Tarique PM: Bulu

, Nov. 25 -- Chairman Barkatullah Bulu said Tuesday that Khaleda Zia would become president and Tarique Rahman prime minister if the party wins next year's general election. "Fifty percent of our vot... Read More


Fire breaks out at Korail Basti, 20 fire units working

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- A fire broke out at Korail Basti, a slum in Tejgaon area of the capital on Tuesday evening. Fire Service and Civil Defence Director (Operations & Maintenance) Lt. Col. Mohammad Taju... Read More


No woman is safe until all women are safe: Commonwealth SG

, Nov. 25 -- General Shirley Botchwey on Tuesday said no woman is safe until all women are safe and that safety begins where fear ends -- in their homes, neighbourhoods, communities and countries. "V... Read More


NID correction suspended; not NID services, says EC

, Nov. 25 -- The Election Commission (EC) has clarified that the NID correction and voting address transfer services remain halted, but all other NID-related services will continue as usual ahead of t... Read More


Unplanned growth, climate threats accelerate Bangladesh's farmland loss: Adviser

, Nov. 25 -- Bangladesh's farmland is rapidly shrinking as unplanned urban and industrial expansion, coupled with climate-driven pests, diseases and declining soil fertility, continues to erode nearly... Read More


Missing Sramik Dal leader's body recovered in Faridpur

, Nov. 25 -- The body of a Sramik Dal leader who had drowned in the Padma River nine days back was recovered from the Padma River on Monday night. The deceased was identified as Abedur Rahman Annu, 5... Read More