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BNP's Mirza Fakhrul hears 'echoes of Zia' in Yunus's New York remarks

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says the words of Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus at an event in the US evoked memories of former Bangladesh president and BNP founder... Read More


SUST expels 54 leaders, activists of 'banned' Chhatra League

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) authorities have expelled 54 leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League, the banned student affiliate of the Awami ... Read More


Former MP Kamal Mojumder's son arrested on 'murder, terrorism' charges

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Shaheed Ahmed Mojumdar, the youngest son of former MP Kamal Ahmed Mojumder, has been arrested by police on charges of murder and terrorism. He was taken into custody near the Polic... Read More


Joint forces raid home of ex-MP Haji Salim

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Joint security forces are conducting a raid on the home of former member of parliament and Awami League leader Haji Mohammad Salim. Law enforcers say the raid on the house in Dhaka... Read More


Foreign branches of political parties defy law - what does the Election Commission think?

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Whenever senior leaders of major political parties travel abroad, they are received by expatriate party activists. The same scenes play out whether they belong to the ruling party o... Read More


Home advisor warns of strict action against Durga Puja rumour-mongers

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury says that strict action will be taken against those spreading rumours on social media regarding Durga Puja, the largest annual festival ... Read More


Remittances pulled Bangladesh economy back from brink after July Uprising, says Yunus

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has credited Bangladeshi expatatriates for rescuing the economy in the wake of the July Uprising. "Our economy was at rock bottom. Your remittances sav... Read More


Bangladeshi-origin Labour mayor 'tried to secure visas for 41 family, friends', reports Telegraph

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- A Bangladeshi-origin Labour politician allegedly abused his office to secure UK immigration visas for 41 family members and friends from his native country, an investigation by The ... Read More


BTCL to introduce triple-play, quad-play services in Bangladesh, says Taiyeb

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) is set to introduce triple-play and quad-play services in the country for the first time. Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, chief advisor's sp... Read More


JSS urges calm as tensions rise between Hill and Bengali residents in Khagrachhari

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (JSS) has expressed concern over recent violence in Khagrachhari, calling on both indigenous and Bengali communities to remain calm and u... Read More