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Yunus hails 'good friend' Japan, seeks support to build 'new Bangladesh'

Dhaka, May 30 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has urged Japan to extend its full cooperation in helping build a "new Bangladesh". He made the call on Friday while addressing the "Bangladesh Business ... Read More


Tarique renews demand for announcement of December election date

Dhaka, May 30 -- BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has renewed his call for the interim government to announce a specific date for the general election taking place within December, asserting that ... Read More


NCP leader arrested over cargo truck 'extortion' in Dinajpur

Dhaka, May 30 -- The Army has detained a leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) on allegations of extortion after he intercepted a cargo truck in Parbatipur Upazila of Dinajpur. He was apprehende... Read More


High Court to deliver verdict Monday in Sinha murder case

Dhaka, May 30 -- The High Court is set to deliver its verdict on Jun 2 in the sensational murder case of retired army major Sinha Md Rashed Khan, who was shot dead at a police checkpoint in Cox's Baza... Read More


Bangladesh, its people not safe under current government: Jatiya Party

Dhaka, May 30 -- Jatiya Party has condemned an attack on the Rangpur residence of its Chairman GM Quader, blaming the interim government for failing to ensure the safety of Bangladesh and its people. ... Read More


Japan to provide $1.06bn to support Bangladesh's budget, railways

Dhaka, May 30 -- Japan is set to provide $1.06 billion for budgetary support, railway development and other aid to Bangladesh. The Chief Advisor's Deputy Press Secretary Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Maju... Read More


Uncertainty stifling investment and sapping growth, says Mustafa K Mujeri

Dhaka, May 30 -- Bangladesh is facing a precarious economic moment, caught in what economist Mustafa K Mujeri calls a "critical transition" marked by persistent political uncertainty and deepening eco... Read More


BCB meeting takes centre stage amid leadership shake-up

Dhaka, May 30 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had scheduled a meeting for Saturday, but after a series of unexpected developments, it was cancelled. Later, in a dramatic turn of events, an emer... Read More


Anti-discrimination, NCP activists blamed for attack on GM Quader's home in Rangpur

Dhaka, May 30 -- A group of demonstrators have reportedly ransacked Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader's house in Rangpur and torched a motorcycle outside. The party's city unit General Secretary SM Yas... Read More


'Only one person opposes December vote': BNP's Mirza Abbas snaps back at Yunus

Dhaka, May 30 -- BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas says that only one person is against holding the national election by December. Abbas spoke to reporters on Friday after paying his respects... Read More