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NCP continues pressing for 'Shapla' as election symbol, disputes EC's decision

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has again demanded the "Shapla" as its electoral symbol, rejecting the Election Commission's (EC) stance that the flower cannot be allocated due to it... Read More


Bangladesh slates Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla, demands release of all activists

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Bangladesh has condemned the Israeli forces' interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, which was carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza. In a statement on Friday... Read More


Blame-shifting is interim government's 'habit', says India

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- India has rejected allegations that it instigated recent unrest in Bangladesh's Khagrachhari district, saying the country's interim government is "unable" to maintain law and order an... Read More


Yunus says death of Language Movement veteran Ahmed Rafiq is an 'irreparable loss'

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep sorrow at the death of Language Movement icon Ahmed Rafiq, describing his passing as an "irreparable loss" for the nation's culture and... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus grieves passing of 'dear friend' environmentalist Jane Goodall

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep sorrow at the death of world-renowned zoologist, primatologist, anthropologist and conservationist Jane Goodall. The Jane Goodall Inst... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus returns to Dhaka after US visit

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has returned home from the US after a nine-day visit. He landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on an Emirates Airlines flight at 9am ... Read More


Nagorik Oikya's Manna promises not to object if NCP secures 'Shapla' symbol

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Nagorik Oikya Convenor Mahmudur Rahman Manna has promised not to object if the Election Commission allocates the "Shapla" symbol to the National Citizen Party. Both the Nagorik Oikya... Read More


Bangladesh reports two more dengue deaths, 396 hospital admissions in a day

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Bangladesh has reported two more dengue deaths in the past 24 hours, raising the tally of deaths to 202 this year. The health directorate bulletin on Thursday said the latest victims... Read More


NCP asked to choose new symbol by Oct 7 as EC rejects 'Shapla'

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- The Election Commission has asked the National Citizen Party to select an election symbol by Oct 7, saying the party's preferred logo "Shapla", water lily, is not on the approved list... Read More


Iconic Language Movement activist Ahmed Rafiq battles multiple health complications in ICU

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Veteran Language Movement activist and researcher Ahmed Rafiq is receiving treatment under intensive care at BIRDEM Hospital in Dhaka. Dr AK Azad Khan, national professor and BIRDEM'... Read More