Tarique visits BNP headquarters in Naya Paltan after more than 17 years

Dhaka, Dec. 29 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has visited the party's central office in Dhaka's Naya Paltan for the first time in more than a decade and a half, drawing large crowds of party su... Read More

Traders attacked during anti-extortion protest in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar

Dhaka, Dec. 29 -- Traders protesting extortion at Dhaka's Karwan Bazar have allegedly been attacked by a group of people during a demonstration on Monday. The incident took place around 11:30am on Mo... Read More

No polythene bags at Dhaka trade fair, says commerce secretary

Dhaka, Dec. 29 -- Single-use plastics, including polythene and plastic shopping bags, will be banned at the upcoming Dhaka International Trade Fair, according to Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman. O... Read More

Home advisor says 'a few' firearms enter through the border but are seized

Dhaka, Dec. 29 -- Home Affairs Advisor Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has acknowledged concerns over firearms entering through Bangldesh's borders ahead of the 13th general election. According to him, a ... Read More

The cat who doesn't meow: Zaima Rahman offers a peek into life with Zebu

Dhaka, Dec. 29 -- Zaima Rahman, the daughter of BNP leader Tarique Rahman, has shared a glimpse into her life with her beloved pet cat Zebu, who has become a social media star in her own right. In a ... Read More

Jamaat not a 'reliable ally', NCP may pay 'heavy price', says Samantha

Dhaka, Dec. 28 -- Samantha Sharmin, senior joint convenor of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has said Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is "not a reliable ally" and warned that the party may have to "pay a... Read More

Election Commission registers Nizam-e-Islam Party with 'book' symbol

Dhaka, Dec. 28 -- The Nizam-e-Islam Party has received registration from the Election Commission (EC) as a new political party. The party has been allocated the electoral symbol "book". On Sunday, t... Read More

Chill continues under fog as midweek cold snap looms over Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec. 28 -- A cold wave is intensifying across Bangladesh as the month of Poush reaches its midpoint. The sun hides behind a fog-laden sky, and despite a slight temperature rise, the chill rema... Read More

Bangladesh extends income tax return deadline by another month to Jan 31

Dhaka, Dec. 28 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for individual taxpayers to submit their income tax returns by another month, pushing the cut-off date to Jan 31 for the... Read More

Mahfuj Alam refuses to join NCP after Jamaat alliance

Dhaka, Dec. 28 -- Former student advisor Mahfuj Alam has ruled out joining the National Citizen Party (NCP), declaring that he is "not becoming part of this NCP". A few hours after the announcement o... Read More

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