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In Lalmonirhat, BNP wins after 47-year wait

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- BNP has won all three parliamentary constituencies in Lalmonirhat, securing two of the seats for the first time in nearly five decades. The party secured Lalmonirhat-1 and Lalmonirh... Read More


Over 100 crude bombs detonated as two sides clash in Madaripur

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- At least four people have been injured in a clash stemming from a power struggle in Madaripur. Over 100 crude bombs were detonated amid the violence. The clash lasted for three hour... Read More


Jamaat-e-Islami promises 'strong' opposition in parliament

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Abdullah Mohammad Taher, deputy chief of the Jamaat-e-Islami, has signalled the party's intent to exercise rigorous parliamentary oversight within the next assembly. Emphasising a c... Read More


Man hacked to death over 'drug money' in Bhola

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- A farmer has been hacked to death in Bhola's Charfesson Upazila after allegedly protesting an attack on his son in a feud over "drug money". The incident occurred on Kalerhat Road i... Read More


Where will Tarique Rahman live as prime minister when government takes office?

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The housing ministry has drawn up plans for a "world-class" residence for the new prime minister, but for now the arrangement remains provisional. Once sworn in as prime minister on... Read More


CAO pushes back against 'misinformation' over cabinet secretary's exit

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) has called for restraint amid "misinformation and speculative statements" surrounding the cancellation of Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid's con... Read More


Dhaka stocks jump after BNP election win

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Dhaka stocks have risen sharply, extending gains from last week after the BNP secured a landslide victory in the Feb 12 general election. The Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) benchmark ... Read More


Voters with disabilities, minorities faced hurdles in polls: observers

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Election observers have reported that voters with disabilities faced significant barriers in exercising their rights during the Feb 12 national election and referendum. Civil societ... Read More


Publishers split over Amar Ekushey Book Fair timing as Bangla Academy sticks to Feb 20 start

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The Bangla Academy's decision to launch the Amar Ekushey Book Fair on Feb 20 has exposed divisions among publishers, with one group backing the schedule and another pushing for a pos... Read More


Crowds gather at date market ahead of Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- A few days remain before the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. As that time edges closer, the hustle and bustle at markets selling dates - one of the staples of many Iftar tables - has ... Read More