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Gono Odhikar Parishad expresses solidarity with movement, MPO teachers return to Shaheed Minar

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) has expressed solidarity with the protesting teachers and employees under the government's monthly pay order (MPO) scheme, who are demanding the natio... Read More


Flight operations suspended temporarily at Dhaka airport as fire breaks out

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Flight operations at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport have been suspended temporarily after a fire broke out in the cargo section. The fire started near Gate 8 of the ... Read More


New coalition talks as NCP, 8 others explore independent bloc

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Negotiations are under way for an electoral alliance involving the National Citizen Party (NCP) and eight others, following dropped talks of integrating with Gono Odhikar Parishad. ... Read More


NCP points to unclear legal framework for refusal to sign July Charter

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has cited the government's failure to establish a legal foundation or provide transparency about the implementation of the July National Charter for ... Read More


Bangladesh crash out of U17 Asian Cup qualifiers after 5-0 thrashing by Chinese Taipei

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Bangladesh have bowed out of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers after suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat to Chinese Taipei in Jordan. Needing a win on Friday to stay in contention, ... Read More


Bangladesh signs state reform July Charter under cloud of conflict, boycott, uncertainty

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The political document for state reform -- the July National Charter -- has been signed amid conflicts with protesters, boycotts and uncertainty over how it will be implemented. The... Read More


Workers protest again after closure of 8 Pacific Group factories in Chattogram EPZ

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Workers have protested again following the closure of eight factories belonging to the Pacific Jeans Group in the Chattogram EPZ. On Saturday, workers from multiple factories gather... Read More


MPO teachers stage fresh street protests in Dhaka, continue hunger strike

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Teachers and employees of educational institutions under the government's monthly pay order (MPO) scheme are continuing their hunger strike and street demonstrations in Dhaka, demand... Read More


Ahsan Ullah Chowdhury, Language Movement veteran and freedom fighter, dies at 90

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Ahsan Ullah Chowdhury, a Language Movement veteran, freedom fighter and politician, has died while undergoing treatment at the age of 90. He passed away around 9:15pm on Friday afte... Read More


Teachers on hunger strike call 'March to Jamuna' for pay, allowance hike

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- MPO-listed teachers and staff have announced a fresh protest programme, calling for a 20 percent house rent allowance increase and other benefits, as part of their ongoing demonstrat... Read More