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BNP candidate fined for leading motorcade in breach of electoral code

Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- A mobile court has fined a BNP-backed candidate in Chattogram for violating the electoral code of conduct. Nazmul Mostafa Amin, who secured the BNP nomination to contest the general... Read More


42 magistrates appointed in Chattogram to enforce election code of conduct

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- A total of 42 magistrates have been appointed across Chattogram city and its Upazilas to operate mobile courts aimed at ensuring compliance with the electoral code of conduct. Chatt... Read More


Amir Khosru says Tarique returning to Bangladesh 'shortly' to run for parliament

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said Tarique Rahman will soon return to file his nomination in person for the Feb 12 parliamentary election. After a m... Read More


Health advisor urges doctors, nurses to separate work from politics

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- Health Advisor Nurjahan Begum has urged medical professionals to draw a firm line between their political affiliations and their duties, warning that hospitals must never become exte... Read More


One killed in clash between Chhatra Dal factions in Mirsharai

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- A man has been killed in a clash between two factions of the Chhatra Dal, the BNP's student wing, in Chattogram's Mirsharai Upazila. Police and witnesses said the incident unfolded ... Read More


Injured CU Chhatra Dal leader dies two days after road accident

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- A Chittagong University (CU) Chhatra Dal leader injured in a road accident in Hathazari has died after two days in hospital. Mohammad Arif, joint general secretary of the university... Read More


Grey market traders allowed to sell illegal phones until March as NEIR takes effect from Dec 16

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- The government has informed all stakeholders, including grey market mobile phone traders, that the National Equipment Identification Register (NEIR) for mobile handsets will take eff... Read More


Navy detains 22 people attempting to smuggle 1,500 cement bags to Myanmar

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- The Bangladesh Navy has detained 22 people and seized two engine-powered boats carrying 1,500 bags of cement while attempting to smuggle them to Myanmar through the Bay of Bengal nea... Read More


CPD's Debapriya says concerns about credible election remain despite assurances

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Debapriya Bhattacharya, fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has expressed concerns over the country's capacity to hold a "credible and acceptable election". He spoke aft... Read More


Mayor Shahadat Hossain calls on advisor for answers on extortion at Chattogram Port

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Chattogram City Mayor Shahadat Hossain has asked the shipping advisor to clarify who is behind the reported extortion of Tk 20-25 million at Chattogram Port daily. In a video messag... Read More