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ICT prosecutors file contempt of court plea against BNP leader Fazlur

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Prosecutors at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) have filed a contempt of court petition against senior lawyer and BNP Chairperson's Advisor Fazlur Rahman, accusing him of maki... Read More


Govt promotes 31 police officers to DIG in major pre-election reshuffle

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- The government has promoted 31 police officers to the rank of deputy inspector general (DIG) as part of a major shake-up of the force ahead of the national election. The Ministry of... Read More


Backtracking on Airbus purchases will impact Bangladesh's trade relations with Europe, says German ambassador

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Germany's Ambassador to Bangladesh Rudiger Lotz has warned that Dhaka's trade relations with Europe could be strained if it rows back on its commitment to purchase aircraft from Airb... Read More


BGB exercises showcase how to handle trouble at polling centres

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Men and women have lined up at the Phulpori Government Primary School polling centre since the morning. The situation is peaceful. Zahirul Islam, a journalist from TV channel Uttarer... Read More


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