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Hasina's candidacy for 2008 polls would've been scrapped if ACC, EC functioned properly: ACC chief

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Awami League President Sheikh Hasina's asset statement submitted alongside her affidavit for the ninth general elections in 2008 differed significantly from the assets she was subseq... Read More


'Why shouldn't candidacies of Jatiya Party and NDF hopefuls be scrapped?' HC asks

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The High Court has asked why the candidacies of members of the Jatiya Party (GM Quader) and Jatiya Democratic Front (NDF) should not be scrapped ahead of the 13th parliamentary elect... Read More


EC restores Nagorik Oikko chief Mahmudur Rahman Manna's candidacy on appeal

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The Election Commission has reinstated the candidacy of Nagorik Oikko chief Mahmudur Rahman Manna for the Bogura-2 (Shibganj) constituency in the upcoming 13th parliamentary election... Read More


Gas valve burst causes pressure drop, disrupting supply across Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- A sharp drop in gas pressure has disrupted supply across Dhaka after a key valve exploded on the distribution line. Residents in areas including Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Shyamoli, Ne... Read More


EC begins hearing appeals from disqualified candidates

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- The Election Commission has begun hearing appeals against decisions made by returning officers during the scrutiny of nomination papers for the upcoming parliamentary election. The ... Read More


Bangladesh signals interest in joining Gaza stabilisation force

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- Bangladesh has expressed interest in being part of an international stabilisation force proposed for deployment in Gaza during meetings between its national security advisor and seni... Read More


Tarique Rahman to launch election campaign on Jan 22

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- BNP chief Tarique Rahman has set Jan 22 to officially start his election campaign for the parliamentary polls, a day after the allocation of electoral symbols. Senior party figures ... Read More


Election Commission restores candidacy for 51 aspirants, cancels one after first-day appeals

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- On the opening day of appeal hearings at the Election Commission, 51 candidates who had challenged returning officers' disqualification decisions have successfully regained their nom... Read More


Bangladesh hopes for 'proportional' duty cuts linked to imported garment raw materials

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- Bangladesh is aiming for US tariff relief "proportional" to the volume of cotton, yarn, and other raw materials imported for apparel exports. Following discussions with the United S... Read More


Gas pressure to take a few more hours to normalise: Titas

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd has said it may take several more hours for gas pressure to fully return to normal in parts of Dhaka, even after replacing a damag... Read More