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Dhaka sees rush as election holidays trigger mass departure, fares double

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- A large number of people are leaving Dhaka ahead of the election holidays, creating heavy pressure on public transport as many operators charge nearly double the usual fares due to r... Read More


Dr Salehuddin sees no legal trouble after leaving office

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said he does not expect any legal problems after leaving office, as he acted within the law and exercised limited discretionary power. ... Read More


3-tier security plan finalised for national election: IGP

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Bangladesh Police have taken comprehensive security measures for the national election considering past experiences as per the government directives and suggestions from different st... Read More


Adviser Salehuddin rates own performance at around 70 out of 100

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday rated his own performance at 'around 70 out of 100', acknowledging that while significant initiatives were undertaken during his tenure... Read More


Revitalising trade, job creation top challenges for next govt: Dr Salehuddin

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday outlined the key economic challenges the next government will face, stressing the need for revitalising trade and industry, generating ... Read More


PCB mediates reconciliation between ICC, BCB

, Feb. 10 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will face no punitive measures for its decision to boycott the ongoing T20 World Cup. In a s... Read More


Bangladesh election to be among world's most closely watched this year: Jamaat Ameer

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- 12 national election is expected to be one of the most closely watched polls globally this year, with international media monitoring not only the results but also the conduct of the ... Read More


Stocks surge in early trading at DSE, CSE

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Bangladesh's stock market witnessed a strong rally in the first half of trading on Tuesday, with key indices posting sharp gains on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chitta... Read More


EC allows mobile phones at polling centres

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Facing widespread criticism over restrictions on carrying mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centres and inside the centres on polling day, the Election Commission on Monday w... Read More


RMG exports down 2.4% y-on-y in first 7 months of fiscal

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) exports declined by 2.43 percent year-on-year to US$22.98 billion during July-January of fiscal year 2025-26, according to the latest country-wis... Read More