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BNP leader Tarique Rahman says cooling of Bangladesh-India relations reflects 'people's decision'

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has stressed that if his party comes to power in the upcoming national election, its foreign policy will be predicated on the principle of "Bangla... Read More


'It went beyond fixing': Former cricketer sounds off on BCB poll 'manipulation'

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Former cricketer Debabrata Pal, a losing candidate in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, has alleged widespread government interference and manipulation in the voting proce... Read More


World Bank forecasts 4.8pc GDP growth for Bangladesh in FY26

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The World Bank has projected Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 4.8 percent for the fiscal year 2025-26, indicating a modest pickup from earlier estimates. According... Read More


Registration allowed with expired passports for Hajj 2026

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has relaxed the passport validity requirement for Hajj registration, allowing applicants to sign up even with expired passports. The revised policy ... Read More


Chattogram Airport gets boost with Flydubai's return, SalamAir expansion

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- After a hiatus following the suspension of flight operations from Chattogram's Shah Amanat International Airport, Flydubai is set to resume services, while SalamAir expands its operat... Read More


Renowned academic Syed Manzoorul Islam breathing without ventilation support

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Syed Manzoorul Islam, an emeritus professor and renowned writer, is now able to breathe naturally without ventilation support while undergoing treatment at Labaid Hospital in Dhaka. ... Read More


Chhatra Dal, Shibir accuse each other of breaching election code in RUCSU elections

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- In the lead-up to the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU), hall council, and senate student representative elections, the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra S... Read More


Tarique vows nationalisation of teachers' jobs, seeks support for education reforms

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has outlined his party's plans for the education sector, promising to establish a high-level commission for the nationalisation of teachers' jobs ... Read More


Chattogram businessman fatally shot after car ambushed near bridge

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- A businessman has been shot dead while travelling in a car near Madunaghat Bridge in Chattogram, police say. The victim, Abdul Hakim, 46, owned Hamim Agro and lived at Panchkhain of ... Read More


Advisor Salehuddin avoids question on Tk 270bn 'fighter jet deal'

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has refused to comment on reports that Bangladesh is set to spend Tk 270 billion to purchase 20 fighter jets from China. In response to questions at ... Read More