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President Fakhrul urges EC to uphold public trust, ensure fair polls

, Aug. 27 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday urged the Election Commission (EC) to uphold its image and public trust and ensure free, fair and impartial elections. He made the call ... Read More


Special drive: Over 53,000 arrested, 438 firearms seized

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- Police arrested 53,518 people and seized 438 firearms during special drives conducted across the country. The drive was conducted from May 1 to August 26, according to a press relea... Read More


Bangladesh-China education ties to boost partnership, career prospects: Mahdi

, Aug. 27 -- Education ties between Bangladesh and China will strengthen bilateral partnership while creating more employment and career opportunities, Prime Minister's Education and Primary and Mass ... Read More


Don placed on 5-day remand in Salman Shah murder case

, Aug. 27 -- A Dhaka court on Thursday placed film actor Ashraful Haque Don on a five-day remand in a case filed over the death of film star Salman Shah. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana pass... Read More


Rangpur quadruple murder: Ganapati, wife and daughter killed on rooftop in daylight, says police

Rangpur, Aug. 27 -- Retired teacher Ganapati Chakraborty , his wife and daughter were killed on the open rooftop of their house in broad daylight, said Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohamma... Read More


Third session of Parliament begins

, Aug. 27 -- The third session of the 13th Parliament, formed through the February 12 election, began on Thursday afternoon after a 43-day recess. The session began at 3pm with Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ah... Read More


China agrees in principle to invest in Tk 10,000cr housing project for Dhaka slum dwellers: LGRD state minister

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- China has primarily agreed to invest in a nearly Tk 10,000 crore project to build modern housing for residents of Korail, Sat Tola and Bhasantek slums, said State Minister for LGRD a... Read More


It's high time for Bangladesh to develop renewable energy; China ready to help: Yao Wen

, Aug. 27 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Thursday said China is ready to cooperate with Bangladesh in renewable energy, particularly solar power. "I believe it's high time for Banglad... Read More


President urges Bangabhaban staff to remain neutral, professional

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday called upon officials and employees of Bangabhaban to discharge their duties with sincerity, integrity and professionalism. Address... Read More


Nepal thanks Bangladesh for offer of assistance

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- Nepal has thanked the Government of Bangladesh for its offer of assistance and noted that Nepal would remain in close coordination with Bangladesh regarding any specific assistance t... Read More