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Khagrachhari 'rape': NCP leader resigns over Hannan Masud's comments

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Alik Mree, the National Citizen Party's central joint chief organiser for the northern region, has resigned in protest against the official silence of the NCP and the statement of t... Read More


Drums and conches herald start of Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The sound of drums, ululation, conch shells and temple bells filled Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka as worshippers gathered to welcome the Goddess Durga. At 9:10am on Sunday, ... Read More


Experts say four to six price hikes for each hilsa, with 60% increase at each transaction

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The price of hilsa increases by about 60 percent at each transaction, with the fish being handed over four to six times before reaching the consumer, according to the Bangladesh Tra... Read More


NBR recruitment test postponed for a week due to Durga Puja holidays

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Some of the recruitment tests for the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have been postponed for a week as they originally fell during Durga Puja holidays, when educational institution... Read More


Former minister Tofail Ahmed hospitalised in 'deteriorating condition' at Square Hospital

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Tofail Ahmed, an Awami League heavyweight and a close associate of independence leader Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has been put under coronary care of Square Hospital. The h... Read More


Bangladesh sees 63% more foreign loan released in first two months of FY 2026

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Foreign loan disbursements to Bangladesh have increased in July and August of the 2025-26 fiscal year compared with the same period last year. According to data released by the Eco... Read More


Met Office forecasts rain on last two days of Durga Puja

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The main Durga Puja observances have commenced across Bangladesh with Shashthi. While the Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts weather to remain clear on Saptami and Ashta... Read More


47th BCS: 10,644 jobseekers clear preliminary test

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- A total of 10,644 candidates have passed the preliminary examination of the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS). More than 374,000 applicants had registered to sit the test. The r... Read More


Advisory committee 'dissolved' a day after warning against NBR division

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The government has dissolved the advisory committee for the split ordinance of the National Board of Revenue, a day after the body warned that dividing the institution "out of spite... Read More


Chief election commissioner warns of 'full force' to sabotage election process

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has warned that a certain group will exert "full force" to disrupt the election process. Speaking on Sunday, the CEC, however, did not s... Read More