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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


Pakistan withdraws boycott, clears team to play against India in T20 World Cup

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Pakistan has withdrawn its threat to boycott its group match against India at the T20 World Cup, clearing the way for the Feb 15 fixture in Colombo to go ahead, ESPNcricinfo reports.... Read More


ICC won't hit Bangladesh with penalty over T20 World Cup standoff, promises future event hosting

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has ruled out sanction on the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over its refusal to play matches in India during the T20 World Cup, a decision th... Read More


All preparations completed for upcoming election, says EC secretary

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- All preparations for the 13th parliamentary election and the referendum have been completed, says Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed. He said, "Today... Read More


Bangladesh seeks Japanese investment in 98 service sectors under EPA

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Bangladesh is seeking to attract large-scale Japanese investment across 98 service sectors under a newly signed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) The commerce ministry described ... Read More


Bangladesh Bank keeps policy rate unchanged in new monetary policy

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh Bank has kept its key policy rate, known as the repo rate, unchanged in its latest monetary policy as part of ongoing efforts to rein in inflation. Announcing the monetary... Read More