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Dhaka court to hear treason charges against Hasina, 286 others

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- A Dhaka court is set to hear arguments on the framing of charges in a treason case filed against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 286 others over allegations of attempting to ... Read More


Transcom's Shahnaz, Simeen secure bail in court after arrest warrant

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- A court has granted bail to Transcom Group Chairperson Shahnaz Rahman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Simeen Rahman in a case over the embezzlement of the group's shares. Earlier,... Read More


BNP warns 'rebel' candidates they will face disciplinary action

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- The BNP has warned of disciplinary action against "rebel" candidates who stay in the contest for the parliamentary election in spite of the party's decisions. On Wednesday, Mahdi Am... Read More


Islami Andolan set to contest 259 seats after Jamaat allaince exit

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Islami Andolan Bangladesh will contest the election in 259 constituencies, down from an earlier plan to field candidates in 268 seats, following its withdrawal from the Jamaat-e-Isla... Read More


Former NCP leader Jara to contest in election with 'football' symbol

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Former NCP leader and independent candidate Tasnim Jara will contest the upcoming national election from Dhaka-9 under the football symbol. She shared the information on Wednesday a... Read More


Humidity, wind ease winter chill in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Despite Magh's reputation for a cold that seeps into the bones, this year the Bengali month has a taken on a more comfortable countenance. While the chill was pronounced toward the ... Read More


Tarique to address 7 consecutive rallies starting on Thursday in Sylhet

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will kick off his election campaign in Sylhet on Thursday, addressing a series of seven consecutive rallies. Party spokesperson Mahadi Amin shared the in... Read More


Government dismisses Jatiya Grantha Kendra Director Afsana 'without explanation'

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- The interim government has relieved Afsana Begum from her position as director of the Jatiya Grantha Kendra "without providing any explanation". On Tuesday, the Ministry of Public A... Read More


Candidates who will no longer run in Dhaka's 20 constituencies

Dhaka, Jan. 20 -- Ahead of the election, 27 candidates have pulled their nominations from Dhaka's 20 constituencies, reducing the number of final contenders in the district to 135. Earlier, a total o... Read More


Jatiya Party chief urges voters to choose 'No' in referendum to 'save nation'

Dhaka, Jan. 20 -- Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader has called on the public to vote "No" in the referendum, describing the July Charter as "unconstitutional and a threat to national stability". Speaki... Read More