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PM Tarique's early arrival at Secretariat 'leaves many surprised'

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has begun attending office at the Secretariat in line with the Ramadan schedule, arriving shortly after 9am on Sunday. His Additional Press Secretary, ... Read More


Five held over alleged extortion-linked attack on Dhaka embroidery factory

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Five people have been arrested over an attack on an embroidery factory in Dhaka's Adabor after workers surrounded the local police station at midnight demanding action. Adabor Polic... Read More


Police detain six outside PM's Gulshan home after ignoring security warnings

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Police have detained six individuals from outside Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's residence in Dhaka's Gulshan after they reportedly refused to move from the high-security area. The... Read More


Bangladesh to seek US trade deal status after Trump tariffs scrapped

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The government plans to send a letter to Washington seeking clarity on the implications of its trade deal after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's retaliatory ... Read More


First session of 13th Parliament may start March 2nd week, says Salahuddin

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The first session of the 13th Parliament may be convened on Mar 12 or a few days earlier, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said. On Saturday evening, the BNP Standing Committee me... Read More


NCP leader lands in Bogura jail over 'fund embezzlement and extortion'

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- A Bogura court has sent a National Citizen Party (NCP) leader to jail in connection with a case filed over embezzlement of funds, extortion and torture of a business rival. Bogura D... Read More


4 men flee after stabbing Jatrabari policeman during search, crude bombs found in bag

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- A routine police search in Dhaka's Jatrabari has turned violent when a group of youths stabbed a constable and fled, leaving behind a bag containing crude bombs at the checkpoint. T... Read More


Transport minister shares plans to launch multiple trains on Mongla-Khulna route

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The government will soon introduce multiple train services on the Mongla-Khulna rail route, Road Transport and Communications Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has said. Speaking to journ... Read More


Government to begin paying allowances to many Imams, Muezzins before Eid, says advisor

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Many Khatibs, Imams and Muezzins across Bangladesh will begin receiving government allowances even before Eid-ul-Fitr, Prime Minister's Advisor Mahdi Amin has said. He made the rema... Read More


Group pays tribute for Hasina, actress Mishti slates Jamaat's homage at Shaheed Minar

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- A group of people have paid floral tribute at the Central Shaheed Minar on behalf of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina during International Mother Language Day commemorations. Aro... Read More