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Police claim authority to use private cars for elections contrary to HC order

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Police have said privately owned vehicles can be requisitioned for election-related operations, despite a 2019 High Court ruling that excluded personal cars from the list of requisiti... Read More


Around 5,000 vehicles will be requisitioned in Dhaka for election duty, police say

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) will requisition some 5,000 vehicles, including private cars, for election duties, according to officers. Despite a High Court ruling barring the ... Read More


Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Bollywood singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, saying he will not take on any new assignments in films. The popular vocalist made the announcement... Read More


The internet's obsession with 'pookie' politicians

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- As the new year rang in, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the Mayor of New York City. A few months ago, I would have had to explain who Zohran was, why his politics mattered, and why wo... Read More


Tuning into yesterday while the radio still breathes

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Last week, my boyfriend's phone was snatched on his way to work. I partially blame him, since his phone is perpetually hanging halfway out of his pocket, yearning to slide out and fi... Read More