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Manna withdraws from Dhaka-18 citing high election costs

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Nagorik Oikko President Mahmudur Rahman Manna has withdrawn from contesting in the Dhaka-18 seat in the national election, though he remains a candidate in Bogura-2. Manna announced ... Read More


EC bans phones within 400 yards of polling centres

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Election Commission has banned mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centres during the national election and referendum on Feb 12. Senior Assistant Secretary Md Shahidul Isl... Read More


Tarique attends back-to-back rallies as BNP launches Dhaka campaign

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- On the first day of his election campaign in Dhaka, Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairman Tarique Rahman has sought votes for the "sheaf of paddy" and the "spade" symbols. At a rally... Read More


Interim government backs out of NCT deal, strike withdrawn

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The indefinite strike called by the Chittagong Port Protection Struggle Council has been suspended after the interim government announced it would not proceed with handing over operat... Read More


Schools, colleges closed for 5 days around election; madrasas to begin Ramadan break

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Primary and secondary schools and colleges across Bangladesh will be closed for five consecutive days surrounding the 13th parliamentary election and referendum. Technical education ... Read More


14,000 selected as primary teachers after fast-track exams

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The Directorate of Primary Education has published the final results of recruitment for assistant teachers in government primary schools, appointing 14,384 candidates across 61 distri... Read More


Islami Andolan chief says his party will implement Islam's core principles if voted to power

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Islami Andolan chief Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim has promised to implement Islam's fundamental principles in governance if elected. Popularly known as Charmonai Pir, he made the pledg... Read More


321 publishers threaten to boycott if Ekushey Book Fair goes ahead in February

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- As many as 321 publishing houses have said they will not take part in the Amar Ekushey Book Fair if it is held this month, citing concerns over weak visitor turnout, humanitarian disa... Read More


BIDA chief Ashik says interim govt will not finalise Chittagong Port lease agreement with DP World

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) chief Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud bin Harun has said the lease agreement with DP World for operating the New Mooring Container Terminal (... Read More


PSC confirms 1,457 candidates for government cadres from 46th BCS

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the final results of the 46th BCS, nominating 1,457 candidates for government services. The results were released on Sund... Read More