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Dhaka to be made 'safe city' with 40 new playgrounds: Tarique

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday promised that his party, if elected, would transform Dhaka into a 'safe city' and construct at least 40 playgrounds across the capital. "My part... Read More


EWA warns of rising election violence, code violations ahead of polls

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The Election Working Alliance (EWA) on Sunday voiced deep concern over a sharp rise in violations of the electoral code of conduct, violence, intimidation, hate speech targeting women... Read More


Feb-12 election not for opportunists: Jamaat Ameer

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Sunday said the upcoming election is meant to bring liberation to hardworking common people, not benefit opportunists. In a Facebook post, he sai... Read More


Minority issues must be treated as national concerns to sustain democracy: CGS

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Speakers at report launching event on Sunday said minority concerns must be treated as national issues to sustain democracy in the country. They said the rule of law has been dragged... Read More


Website launched to archive Bangladesh election manifestos since 1991

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- As political parties release their manifestos for the 13th national elections, a research project has published the election manifestos of major political parties in Bangladesh since ... Read More


Bangladesh to buy 25 Boeing aircraft, deal with US on Monday

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The interim government has announced plans to purchase 25 new aircraft from US aerospace giant Boeing, a deal aimed at consolidating the country's nearly Tk 1 lakh crore export market... Read More


Dhaka seeks UN support for fair probe into Hadi murder

, Feb. 8 -- The interim government has officially sought support from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for a fair and transparent investigation into the assa... Read More


Bangladesh, China sign framework agreement for procurement of 4 vessels

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The governments of Bangladesh and China on Sunday signed a framework agreement worth RMB 1.67 billion( equivalent to about Tk 2486.31 cr) for procuring four new vessels for the Bangla... Read More


Political parties must ensure women's safety: Zaima Rahman

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Barrister Zaima Rahman, daughter of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, on Sunday said political parties must take greater responsibility for ensuring women's security-both online and offlin... Read More


BNP to remain uncompromising in protecting people's rights: Fakhrul

, Feb. 8 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said that BNP will always protect the rights of all people, regardless of religion, especially that of women. "I firmly believe... Read More