BBS survey flags BRTA as most bribe-prone public office

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Officials of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) have taken the highest amount of bribes while delivering public services, according to a nationwide survey by the Banglade... Read More

Bangladesh revises budget to raise revenue target by Tk 240bn

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The interim government has sanctioned a revised budget of Tk 7.88 trillion for the current fiscal year, reducing the original size by Tk 20 billion while raising the revenue collecti... Read More

Government is providing protection for Tarique, says press secretary

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The interim government is providing security measures for Tarique Rahman ahead of his return to Bangladesh, according to Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. On Wednesday ... Read More

EC extends postal vote registration deadline to Dec 31

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The Election Commission (EC) has extended the deadline for voter registration through the Postal Vote BD app until Dec 31 for the parliamentary elections and referendum. EC Secretar... Read More

Awami League cannot contest in polls, press secretary clarifies

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The Awami League will be unable to participate in the parliamentary elections, the Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said. On Wednesday, he said the interim governme... Read More

Jamaat calls on EC to ensure all candidates follow electoral codes for level playing field

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami has urged the Election Commission (EC) to ensure a level playing field by ensuring that all candidates comply with the electoral code of conduct. The party conve... Read More

EC calls on banks to stay open on Saturday for nomination deposites

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The Election Commission (EC) has asked Bangladesh Bank to keep banks open across the country on the weekly holiday of Saturday. In a letter sent on Wednesday, the EC said banks need... Read More

Police say no arrests made yet over five killed in clash over Hatiya sandbar

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Police have yet to arrest anyone over the deaths of five people killed in a violent shootout over control of a sandbar in Hatiya, Noakhali. No case has been filed even 24 hours afte... Read More

Tarique's flight to depart London at midnight, says Salahuddin

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Acting BNP chief Tarique Rahman's flight for Bangladesh will depart from London's Heathrow Airport shortly after midnight Bangladesh time, senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said. S... Read More

BNP cedes eight more constituencies to partner parties ahead of national elections

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- BNP has extended its electoral concessions to allied parties ahead of the parliamentary polls, ceding eight more constituencies as part of a broader consensus with seven parties that... Read More

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