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Shafiqul Alam says his properties unchanged, bank deposit up slightly

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday said there has been no change in his properties, though his bank deposit has increased slightly. "Today may be my last worki... Read More


Vote-buying proves Jamaat's political bankruptcy, code violation: Mahdi Amin

, Feb. 10 -- BNP Central Election Steering Committee Spokesperson Mahdi Amin on Tuesday alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami's attempts to buy votes reflect its political bankruptcy and a clear violation of t... Read More


Unaware of ministerial offer, may return to academia: Salehuddin

, Feb. 10 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said he is unaware of any proposal for him to join a future political government as a minister. "I do not know anything about this," he sai... Read More


Money laundering trails identified, recovery still challenging: Dr Salehuddin

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the government has made substantial progress in identifying individuals and destinations involved in money laundering, though reco... Read More


Election office, 2 shops set on fire in Jhalakathi

Jhalakathi, Feb. 10 -- An election office of a Jamaat-e-Islami candidate and two shops were set ablaze in Rajapur and Sadar upazilas of Jhalakathi district early Tuesday. Advocate Hafizur Rahman, dis... Read More


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