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Subordinate civil courts to get 30 days of holidays in 2 rounds

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The vacation days for subordinate civil courts has been split into two phases totalling 30 days, instead of being taken consecutively for a full month. The Supreme Court's Appellate... Read More


EU election observers' delegation holds talks with Jamaat chief Shafiqur

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- A European Union delegation has met with Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman amid preparations for Bangladesh's parliamentary election. The courtesy meeting took place on Tuesday ... Read More


Fires set at 4 Netrokona polling centres overnight

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Fires have been set overnight at four polling centres in Netrokona's Sadar and Purbadhala Upazilas. The incidents occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, according to Netrokona Supe... Read More


US Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur to testify on US policy on South Asia on Wednesday

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur is set to testify before a House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Subcommittee to discuss regional di... Read More


Youth and women, politicised by protest and insecurity, emerge as decisive forces in election

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- On a cool February morning, Bangladesh will vote under the long shadow of an uprising -- its streets quieter now, but its questions unresolved. When the ballots are cast, the country... Read More


471,957 expatriate ballots return to Bangladesh ahead of election day

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- More than half a million expatriate Bangladeshis have cast their votes by postal ballot in the election and referendum, though fewer than that number have so far reached the Election... Read More


Civil society anger grows over 'inclusive' election claims

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- As preparations for the national election and referendum reach the final stage, civil society representatives are questioning whether the polls can be called "inclusive". Those who ... Read More


IGP doesn't rule out militant attack risk during election

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Although the risk of militant attacks during the election campaign has eased, it still cannot be ruled out ahead of the 13th parliamentary election, says Inspector General of Police ... Read More


Streets of Dhaka empty, public transport limited ahead of election

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The roads of Dhaka have become virtually empty as the public holiday nears ahead of the 13th parliamentary elections and referendum vote. Since Tuesday morning, the streets of the c... Read More


MGI launches 'Fresh Coffee'

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Tanveer Food Ltd, a concern of Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), has launched a new coffee brand, Fresh Coffee, in the Bangladesh market. The brand was officially introduced on Satu... Read More