Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Tarique asks supporters to stay at polling centres until results

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday, the final day of electioneering, instructed party leaders, activists and supporters not to leave polling centres until the vote counting is com... Read More


Hopeful mood, positive electoral climate in Bangladesh: EU chief observer

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Highlighting the importance of a participatory nature of election, Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Bangladesh Ivars Ijabs on Tuesday the... Read More


Contributing to transparency of historic elections in Bangladesh: EU Mission

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Bangladesh on Tuesday deployed 90 short-term observers (STOs) to observe the election day proceedings in all 64 administra... Read More


Sagar-Runi Case: Report submission deferred again, IO asked to explain

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- A Dhaka court on Monday ordered Azizul Haque, the investigation officer in the murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarwar and Meherun Runi, to appear in person and explain why the ... Read More


Over 500 foreign observers, journalists to visit Bangladesh for Feb-12 polls

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- More than 500 foreign observers and journalists are set to visit Bangladesh to monitor and cover the upcoming referendum and national parliamentary election, officials said. A total ... Read More


Munshiganj road crash leaves 2 dead

, Feb. 9 -- Two people were killed after a pickup was hit by an unknown vehicle in Srinagar upazila of Munshiganj district early Monday. The deceased were pickup driver Sujan, 37, hailed from Baliada... Read More


Two die after suffering heart attacks during BNP, Jamaat rallies in Lakshmipur

Lakshmipur, Feb. 9 -- Two activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami died on Monday after reportedly suffering heart attacks while participating in separate political rallies in Lakshmipur on the final day ... Read More


Agreement grants zero tariff access for Bangladeshi RMG using American cotton into US market

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh and the United States on Monday signed an agreement whereby the US committed to establishing a mechanism for certain textile and apparel goods from Bangladesh using America... Read More


State responsibility a sacred trust, not for personal gain: Jamaat Ameer

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Monday said that state responsibility is a sacred trust (amanat) and should not be treated as a matter of personal enjoyment. "We must always rem... Read More


T20 World Cup Crisis: ICC and BCB agree on 'formula' as PCB seeks PM's nod

, Feb. 9 -- A major breakthrough in the ongoing T20 World Cup crisis appears imminent following a marathon five-hour meeting between the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board... Read More