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BNP chief Tarique expresses regret over past mistakes, appeals for support

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Tarique Rahman has expressed regret for past mistakes and sought the support of the nation in the parliamentary elections. The BNP chairman made the appeal in a televised speech ahea... Read More


Jamaat chief Shafiqur calls on all to seize 'great opportunity for change'

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has earnestly requested the people to believe its leaders who have made numerous promises ahead of the parliamentary polls. He said people shoul... Read More


Election Commission allows mobile phones at polling centres after backlash

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Election Commission has withdrawn its ban on mobile phones at polling centres following criticism and objections. Just a day after issuing the restriction, EC Secretary Akhtar Ah... Read More


Garment workers injured as police charge at Gazipur protest over unpaid wages

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Several female workers of a ready-made garment factory have been injured after police swooped on a protest in Gazipur, which blocked the highway demanding unpaid wages. Police used s... Read More


Ex-Army chief says 'many Army officers involved in Mujib, Zia assassinations' executed

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Former Bangladesh Army chief Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan has said many of the Army personnel involved in the assassinations of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and former president Ziaur Rah... Read More


Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul apologises for any 'hurt caused on duty'

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has expressed regret if his conduct while on duty has hurt anyone. He made the remarks on Monday at the Foreign Service Academy while br... Read More


Ban on mobile use within 400 yards of polling centres 'astonishes' 11-party alliance

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Calling the directive banning mobile phones at polling centres "surprising", the 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami has urged the Election Commission (EC) not to make such decis... Read More


EC assures journalists of exemption from ban on mobile phone use at polling centres

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Election Commission (EC) has promised to exempt journalists from the ban on mobile phone use at polling centres during the parliamentary polls scheduled for Feb 12. The Reporters... Read More


Nahid threatens to besiege EC over election mobile phone restrictions

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Nahid Islam has threatened to besiege the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday if the rule barring mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centres... Read More


Nahid threatens to besiege EC over mobile phone restrictions

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Nahid Islam has threatened to besiege the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday if the rule barring mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centres... Read More