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As govt reshuffles police superintendents ahead of polls, here's the new lineup

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- The interim government has reassigned the superintendents of police (SPs) in all 64 districts through a lottery system in a single day ahead of the 13th parliamentary election. The ... Read More


'Why are fares so high even on low-cost airlines?' asks Advisor Basir Uddin

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Low-cost carrier Flyadeal has begun fresh operations on the air route from Dhaka to Saudi Arabia's Jeddah. Attending an inaugural event for the airline's new route, Sheikh Bashir Ud... Read More


CA orders probe into Korail slum fire causes, measures to prevent future accidents

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Expressing deep concern and sympathy over the devastating fire at the Korail slum in the capital, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has ordered an investigation into the cause of the fire... Read More


Bangladesh Medical University fire brought under control

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- A fire that broke out at Bangladesh Medical University in Dhaka's Shahbagh has been brought under control. The incident was reported on the fourth floor of Block A at around 11:15am... Read More


Interim government promulgates ordinance on referendum

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The interim government has issued an ordinance to hold a referendum alongside the 13th parliamentary election. The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs's Legislative a... Read More


France seeks to deepen relations with Bangladesh, says its envoy

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Ambassador Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet has said France is keen to advance bilateral relations with fresh momentum, emphasising democracy, development and regional cooperation. After meet... Read More


Over 11,500 complaints lodged with ACC in 11 months

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has received 11,630 complaints against individuals and organisations up to October this year, taking forward 960 of them. ACC Commissioner Mia M... Read More


BNP calls on EC to allow more time for expat voter enrolment

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has requested an extension of the registration period for postal voting to benefit overseas Bangladeshis. On Tuesday, a delegation met Chief E... Read More


British High Commission urges caution as UK enforces 10-year ban for visa fraud

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The British High Commission in Dhaka has issued a warning over visa fraud, advising applicants to rely only on official sources and verified information. In a media statement on Tue... Read More


Protesters stage sit-in after clashes with police over deferring 47th BCS exam

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- An hour of clashes between police and job seekers demanding a postponement of the 47th BCS written exam have brought traffic at Shahbagh to a standstill, while protesters staged sit-... Read More