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BNP chief Tarique Rahman joins Nilphamari election rally after Thakurgaon stop

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has joined a campaign rally in Nilphamari after concluding his engagement in Thakurgaon. On Saturday around 1:45pm, he climbed onto the stage at the High ... Read More


BNP's 'plan', Jamaat's 'vision': Rival promises in a familiar ritual

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Bangladesh approaches another election carrying the weight of its own unfinished history. Manifestos have been printed, promises polished, and visions proclaimed -- but for many voter... Read More


65 injured in Inqilab Moncho clashes treated at DMCH, one admitted

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- At least 65 people have received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital after the Inqilab Moncho members demanding justice for Sharif Osman bin Hadi's murder clashed with police.... Read More


BNP's Tarique Rahman pledges swift reopening of Thakurgaon airport if elected

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman has promised to make Thakurgaon Airport operational swiftly if his party forms the next government. Speaking at an election ra... Read More


Jailed Awami League leader Ramesh Chandra Sen dies in custody

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Former water resources minister and senior Awami League leader Ramesh Chandra Sen has died while in jail. The 85-year-old passed away at 9:30am on Saturday, said Taufiq Hasan, a doct... Read More


Ctg Port workers announce indefinite strike from Sunday over NCT lease

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Workers and activists at the Chittagong Port have called an indefinite strike from Sunday morning, escalating protests over plans to lease a key container terminal to a foreign operat... Read More


8 injured as power struggle triggers bomb blasts in Madaripur

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- At least eight people have been injured in Madaripur Sadar Upazila during a clash stemming from a longstanding feud and local power struggle between two rival groups, police say. The... Read More


BTS returns in style: Netflix to stream 'Arirang' live for 190 countries

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Global K-pop phenomenon BTS are set to make a sensational return with a live show celebrating their new album, which will be streamed worldwide by Netflix. On Saturday, RM, Suga and ... Read More


Bangladesh child injured by gunfire from Myanmar dies

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- A child from Teknaf who was seriously injured by gunfire originating from Myanmar has died under hospital care. Huzaifa Sultana Afnan suffered a critical head injury in the incident ... Read More


Low turnout expected as only 7% of inmates opt for postal voting before Feb 12 polls

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Only about seven percent of inmates in the country's prisons have shown interest in voting by postal ballot in the upcoming election. According to data from the Prisons Department, 5... Read More