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Yunus pays tribute to Hafizuddin Khan, former caretaker government advisor

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of M Hafizuddin Khan, a former adviser to the caretaker government and a prominent civil society figure.... Read More


Keraniganj BNP leader shot on first day of election campaign

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- A union-level leader of the BNP has been shot in Keraniganj on the outskirts of Dhaka on the very first day of the election campaign. Hasan Mollah, general secretary of Hazratpur Un... Read More


Relatives beat doctor after patient dies at Dhaka Medical

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Relatives of a patient who died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) have allegedly physically assaulted and abused doctors, accusing them of negligence in treatment. Following ... Read More


Border guards deployed in Mirpur on first day of election campaign

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed in Mirpur on the first day of the election campaign. The BGB said in a message that the move aims to preserve law and order ahead... Read More


TIB raises concerns over information in affidavits, calls for verification

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has raised concerns over the information presented in the candidates' affidavits for the parliamentary elections, particularly regarding f... Read More


US Ambassador Christensen reaffirms support for Bangladesh's democratic transition

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The United States has reaffirmed its strong support for Bangladesh's democratic transition, with newly-appointed US Ambassador Brent Christensen stressing the importance of free, fai... Read More


US Army medical commander Cox visits Bangladesh to expand cooperation

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Maj Gen E Darrin Cox, commanding general of the 18th Theater Medical Command under the US Army Pacific, has visited Bangladesh to strengthen medical cooperation with the Bangladesh A... Read More


NCP chief Nahid criticises BNP's family card promise, urges voters to prioritise justice

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has criticised BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman's promise of family cards for urban poor, arguing that slum residents seek safety and dig... Read More


ACC prosecutes Rupayan Real Estate chairman over 'illegal land use'

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has prosecuted Liaquat Ali Khan Mukul, chairman of Rupayan Real Estate Limited, on charges of illegally obtaining land-use clearance, special pro... Read More


Taking voters' NIDs for campaigning is a crime, says Election Commission

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The Election Commission has warned against the collection of voters' National Identity Cards (NIDs) during campaigning for the 13th parliamentary elections, calling the practice a pu... Read More