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Costlier cooking oil hits Dhaka markets despite government warning

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Soybean oil is being sold at higher prices in Dhaka markets despite traders receiving a show-cause notice from the authorities after announcing new rates without government approval. ... Read More


BNP leaders, activists wait outside Evercare Hospital to welcome Zubaida Rahman

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- BNP leaders and activists have gathered in front of Evercare Hospital to welcome Zubaida Rahman, who has travelled to Dhaka to accompany her mother-in-law and BNP Chairperson Khaleda ... Read More


Zubaida Rahman arrives in Dhaka

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Zubaida Rahman, the wife of Tarique Rahman and daughter-in-law of BNP chief Khaleda Zia, has arrived in Dhaka. She landed at Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport on board a Biman ... Read More


Khaleda Zia's condition unchanged, Zubaida back at hospital

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's health remains unchanged, according to doctors. Her daughter-in-law Zubaida Rahman again visited her at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka on Friday night after... Read More


NCP again pushes EC to factor Khaleda's illness into election timeline

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has renewed calls for the Election Commission to factor in the critical illness of BNP chief Khaleda Zia when finalising the schedule for the general ... Read More


Prison sentence during AL tenure responsible for Khaleda's illness: Fakhrul

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that party chief Khaleda Zia's long-running health complications began during her two-year imprisonment under the Awami L... Read More


Health ministry orders medical technologists, pharmacists on strike to resume work

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- The health and family welfare ministry has asked medical technologists and pharmacists on strike over the past few days to return to their work stations. In a media statement issued ... Read More


Lioness brought back into Dhaka zoo cage 2.5 hours after escape

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Authorities have managed to bring the lioness that escaped at Mirpur Zoo back into its cage. The zoo's Director Rafiqul Islam Talukder said the animal was tranquilised and returned t... Read More


Female teacher found dead at home in Bogura

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Police have recovered the body of a female teacher from the bathroom of her house in Bogura town. Bogura Sadar Police Inspector Mahfuzar Rahman confirmed the recovery of the body aro... Read More


Long-term national political roadmap 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