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Jatiya Party leader Anisul Islam doubts fair election is possible

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- Anisul Islam Mahmud, chairman of a breakaway faction of the Jatiya Party, has raised concerns about a "fair" election, alleging that two of his proposers and supporters were kidnapped... Read More


PDB releases rejoinder to bdnews24.com's report of losses, claims saving Tk 8 billion

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- The Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB), in response to the Dec 21 report titled "Power board losses hit historic peak", has said the article relied on "baseless allegations" tha... Read More


Millions of 'cloned handsets' to remain active in Bangladesh despite NEIR rollout

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- The interim government has released what it describes as alarming data on fake or "cloned mobile phones" following the rollout of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR). In ... Read More


Sharing postal ballot images on social media a 'punishable offence', EC warns

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- The Election Commission (EC) has warned that sharing photos or videos of postal ballots on social media is a punishable offence and could lead to the suspension of a voter's national ... Read More


Cold wave sweeps through 9 districts; three more expected in January

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has said a mild cold wave is currently sweeping over nine districts in the country's north-western region. The department has forecast ... Read More


BNP leader Tarique Rahman's nomination cleared for Dhaka-17 seat

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- Election officials have declared the nomination papers of BNP leader Tarique Rahman valid for the Dhaka-17 constituency in the upcoming 13th parliamentary election. The decision was ... Read More


Abdus Sattar named personal secretary to Tarique Rahman, Saleh Shibli press aide

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- ABM Abdus Sattar has been appointed as personal secretary to BNP leader Tarique Rahman. Sattar previously served in the same role for Tarique's mother, the BNP's late chairperson Kha... Read More


Former NCP leader Tasnim Jara's Dhaka-9 nomination rejected

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- Tasnim Jara, who is seeking to contest the Dhaka-9 parliamentary seat as an independent candidate after leaving the National Citizen Party (NCP), has said her nomination papers have b... Read More


Paper and packaging named product of the year as 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair opens

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- The 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) has opened, with paper and packaging being named as the product of the year as part of efforts to diversify Bangladesh's exports. The f... Read More


BNP leader Tarique Rahman's nomination declared valid in Bogura-6

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- The nomination paper for BNP leader Tarique Rahman has been declared valid for the Bogura-6 (Sadar) seat in the 13th parliamentary elections. Deputy Commissioner and District Returni... Read More