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High Court issues rule against CEC over contempt of court

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- The High Court on Sunday issued a rule asking why punitive action should not be taken against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin for failing to comply with a court o... Read More


Costly mega projects like Padma Bridge hurt market stability, reiterates Bashir

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Costly mega projects taken during the Awami League government, including the Padma Bridge, Padma Rail Bridge, Karnaphuli Tunnel and Payra Port, have had adverse impacts on the market... Read More


EU envoy calls for policy stability to strengthen Bangladesh-EU ties

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller has emphasised the need for a level playing field for EU operators and consistent policy stability in the coming period to enhance bilatera... Read More


Govt to accept foreign loans only for critical projects: Planning Adviser

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday said the government is moving away from financing large-scale development projects through foreign loans and stressed the need for avo... Read More


BNP's only aim to restore democracy in Bangladesh: Fakhrul

Thakurgaon, Jan. 25 -- BNP Secretary General and Thakurgaon-1 candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said their party's only goal is to restore democracy in Bangladesh. "BNP is moving forwar... Read More


Poor project planning, inflated costs behind massive wastage: Wahiduddin

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday said poor planning, inflated cost estimates and repeated delays are causing large-scale wastage of public resources. "From the very b... Read More


Bangladesh expresses shock as Hasina speaks at New Delhi event

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- The government and people of Bangladesh have expressed surprise and shock that fugitive Sheikh Hasina, convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity, was... Read More


'BNP activists shouldn't be afraid, we'll give you shelter': Nasiruddin Patwari

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- led alliance's Dhaka-8 candidate and National Citizen Party (NCP) chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari on Sunday said ordinary BNP activists have nothing to fear, claiming that the N... Read More


BNP to introduce student loan for higher education: Tarique

, Jan. 25 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday said that BNP has a plan to introduce student loan facilities to support those students who want to go abroad for higher education. "Many students f... Read More


Benapole Port on high alert after import of 125 tonnes of MGMCL

, Jan. 25 -- Authorities at Bangladesh's Benapole land port have heightened security following the arrival of a 125-metric-tonne shipment of explosives destined for the Madhyapara Granite Mining Compa... Read More