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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


Former Biman MD's wife gives statement over domestic child worker 'abuse'

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The wife of former Biman Bangladesh Airlines managing director and chief executive officer Shafiqur Rahman has given a statement before a Dhaka court in a case over the alleged abuse... Read More


Tarique reconnects with staff from Khaleda Zia era at PMO

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has spoken with several long-serving employees at his office after recognising them from previous years of service. On Saturday morning, after arriving... Read More