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'National unity is our collective strength,' says Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman said that national unity is the collective strength of the country and that both the government and opposition must ... Read More


Prof Ali Riaz calls for implementing reforms following referendum verdict

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Chief Adviser's Special Assistant Professor Ali Riaz on Sunday urged political parties to implement the reforms in line with the referendum verdict, noting that the overwhelming 'Yes... Read More


MPs will be sworn in by Feb 17, says press secretary

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The swearing-in of elected members of parliament will take place by February 16 or at the latest by February 17, according to the Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. Spea... Read More


City getting back to normal after polls fever

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The life in the capital started getting back to normal after much expected national elections and referendum held on Thursday. The shopping malls and markets at different areas reop... Read More


Bangladesh gazettes referendum results, 68.59% back 'Yes'

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Election Commission (EC) has gazetted the results of the July National Charter referendum on constitutional reforms, revealing that 68.59 per cent of valid votes favoured "Yes". On ... Read More


Daunting socioeconomic tasks await new govt

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led alliance is going to form a new government with heavy socioeconomic burdens after its landslide victory in the 13th national election. The... Read More


RAJUK dismisses social media post alleging Gulshan Niketan land grab

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- RAJUK has said false information is being spread on social media about a piece of land in Dhaka's Gulshan Niketan. In a press note issued on Tuesday, RAJUK (Rajdhani Unnayan Kartrip... Read More


Publishers urge Tarique to defer Ekushey Book Fair until after Eid

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Publishers have called for the Amar Ekushey Book Fair to be postponed until after Eid-ul-Fitr instead of beginning on Feb 20 as scheduled by the Bangla Academy. Publishers' Unity ha... Read More


Global leaders greet Tarique Rahman on BNP's victory

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Global leaders and diplomatic missions stationed in Dhaka have been quick to congratulate Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on his party's significant electi... Read More


MFS, internet banking services back to normal

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Mobile Financial Services (MFS) such as bKash, Nagad, and Rocket, along with internet banking platforms, have resumed full operations across Bangladesh starting on Friday. The lifti... Read More