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Long-term national political roadmap will be drawn up in next few weeks: Mahi B Chowdhury

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- A long-term political roadmap and the fate of the nation will be determined in the next few weeks, says Mahi B Chowdhury, the son of late president AQM Badruddoza. Mahi's comment cam... Read More


Zubaida Rahman heads for Dhaka as BNP prepares Khaleda Zia's air transfer to London

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Zubaida Rahman has left London for Dhaka to accompany BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia ahead of her planned medical transfer to the UK. She boarded Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-302... Read More


Teachers suspend work stoppage, primary exams from Sunday

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Government primary school teachers who had launched protests demanding implementation of 11th-grade pay have announced the suspension of their work stoppage. The protesting teachers ... Read More


Bangladesh's export receipts decline in November

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Bangladesh's export earnings have fallen for four consecutive months, though the cumulative total for the first five months of the fiscal year remains marginally above last year. The... Read More


Classmates among three to be grilled in Ashulia university student 'rape'

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- A court has granted police permission to question three suspects, including a classmate, in custody over allegations of gangraping and videotaping of a Gono Bishwabidyalay student. A... Read More


Early morning earthquake jolts Bangladesh on Thursday

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- An earthquake has jolted Bangladesh early on Thursday morning. Rubaiyat Kabir, an official at the Seismic Monitoring Centre of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), said th... Read More


Qatar air ambulance for Khaleda Zia delayed, Zubaida flying in

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The special air ambulance provided by the Emir of Qatar to transport BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to London is expected to be delayed after a "technical issue", raising the possibility... Read More


NBR raid on cigarette company reveals Tk 90mn revenue evasion

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has conducted a special raid at United Tobacco Industries Limited in Ishwardi, Pabna, and found evidence of revenue evasion of about Tk 90 million.... Read More


Advisory Council greenlights Police Commission Ordinance despite objections

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The Advisory Council has greenlighted the draft Police Commission Ordinance, 2025, despite objections. It is one of two laws the interim government has been accused of rushing throug... Read More


Bangladesh clears two ordinances to strengthen forest, wildlife protection

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The Advisory Council has approved two draft ordinances aimed at strengthening the protection of the country's forests, biodiversity and wildlife. The approval came on Thursday at a c... Read More