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Hasina dares BNP leaders to burn their wives' Indian sarees amid boycott campaign

Dhaka, March 27 -- In a theatrical twist to the political saga unfolding in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has challenged BNP leaders to demonstrate their commitment to boycotting Indian products by settin... Read More


Govt extends BNP chief Khaleda's stay out of jail for 6 more months

Dhaka, March 27 -- The government has extended the term of a stay order on the prison sentence of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, allowing her to remain out of jail for another six months. However, the ... Read More


Extend Eid holidays to prevent road accidents, demands Passenger Welfare Association

Dhaka, March 27 -- The Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh has demanded an extension of the Eid holidays by two more days in a bid to ease the suffering of travelling holidaymakers, curb escal... Read More


Warmer days ahead after end of rains

Dhaka, March 26 -- Although the weather remains very hot during Chaitra, the second month of spring in Bangla calendar, sporadic rains have kept the mercury down so far this year. But the trend of ra... Read More


Bhutanese king joins Shahabuddin, Hasina in paying tribute to martyrs on Bangladesh's Independence Day

Dhaka, March 26 -- President Mohammad Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have led the nation in paying homage to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War on the 53rd anniversary of Bangladesh'... Read More


Metro rail schedule extended by an hour ahead of Eid

Dhaka, March 26 -- The metro rail service in Dhaka will be extended by an hour from Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. According to the new schedule, the last trains will depart from Uttara North at 9pm... Read More


Only Bangabandhu had 'mandate' to proclaim independence, says Quader

Dhaka, March 26 -- Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said that only Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had the legitimate right to declare independence for Bangladesh, paving the way fo... Read More


Bangladesh honours martyrs of 1971 genocide with a nationwide blackout

Dhaka, March 25 -- In a solemn tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 genocide, Bangladesh observed a one-minute nationwide blackout, plunging the country into darkness to symbolise the atrocities committ... Read More


PM Hasina to address the nation on Monday evening

Dhaka, March 25 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation on Monday evening to mark Independence and National Day. The prime minister's speech will be broadcast by Bangladesh Television... Read More


Hasina cautions against conspiracy to undermine Bangladesh's independence

Dhaka, March 25 -- Anti-independence forces still make efforts to undermine independence and stifle people's desire for economic freedom more than five decades after the Liberation War, Prime Minister... Read More