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Security the biggest challenge in upcoming polls: CEC Nasir Uddin

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has highlighted security as the "biggest challenge" in organising Bangladesh's upcoming 13th parliamentary election as the Election ... Read More


MPO teachers to begin continuous sit-in from Sunday

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Teachers and staff listed under the government's monthly pay order (MPO) scheme are set to begin a continuous sit-in protest outside the National Press Club for Sunday, demanding a h... Read More


Students to stage 'long march' on Monday to push for Dhaka Central University ordinance

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Students from Dhaka's seven government colleges have announced a "long march" to the education ministry for Monday, demanding that the government swiftly issue the Dhaka Central Univ... Read More


Consensus Commission invites views on removal of Bangabandhu's portrait in institutions

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- The National Consensus Commission has said it is "considering" a proposal to remove Bangladesh's founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's portraits from public and private... Read More


Bangladesh crumble in chase as New Zealand cruise to 100-run win

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Bangladesh's batting unravelled in dramatic fashion as they crashed to a 100-run defeat against New Zealand in their Women's World Cup fixture. Chasing 228 in Guwahati on Thursday, ... Read More


LPG cylinder prices should be below Tk 1,000, says Energy Advisor Fouzul

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Energy Advisor Fouzul Kabir Khan has stressed the need to bring down the price of a 12kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder below Tk 1,000, urging the private sector to boost eff... Read More


Man dies as two buses, covered van collide on Madaripur expressway

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- A man has died and at least five others suffered injuries a pile-up involving two buses and a covered van in Madaripur's Shibchar Upazila. The accident occurred early on Saturday on... Read More


A gentle price drift, but Dhaka's vegetable market stays fiery

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Intermittent rains combined with the extended four-day Durga Puja holiday have noticeably reduced the flow of vegetables into Dhaka markets over the past week. Although this supply ... Read More


Concern mounts among locals as gunshots reverberate near Ukhiya border

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- The sound of heavy gunfire has been heard from across the border in Myanmar has unsettled residents in Cox's Bazar's Ukhiya and Bandarban's Ghumdhum. The gunshots were reported from... Read More


Bangladesh working to free photographer Shahidul Alam from Israeli custody by Friday

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Efforts are under way, with Turkey's assistance, to secure the release of Bangladeshi photographer and activist Shahidul Alam, who was detained by Israeli forces from a Gaza-bound ai... Read More