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Bangladesh Jatiya Party office vandalised, set ablaze in Dhaka

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The Bangladesh Jatiya Party or JaPa's central office in Kakrail, Dhaka, was vandalised and set on fire on Saturday evening, a day after violent clashes between police, army personnel... Read More


Final disposal of cases against Hasina before February: Bangladesh tribunal

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Bangladesh'sInternational Crimes Tribunal (ICT)Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam has said that the tribunal is set to deliver final judgments in several ongoing cases against ousted forme... Read More


Bangladesh: Section 144 imposed at Chittagong University after clashes leave 400 injured

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Authorities in Bangladesh imposed Section 144 in and around Chittagong University on Sunday after two consecutive days of violent clashes between students and locals left at least 40... Read More


If elected, BNP will permanently end enforced disappearances: Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Aug. 30 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday vowed that if voted to power, his party will permanently end state-backed enforced disappearances in B... Read More


Bangladesh will be 'severely harmed' if election is delayed, warns BNP

Dhaka, Aug. 29 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam has warned that Bangladesh will be "severely harmed" if the upcoming national election is delayed, cautio... Read More


Dhaka seeks US action over AL vandalism near Bangladesh consulate in New York

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- The Bangladesh Consulate General in New York has formally sought US intervention after leaders and activists of the ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's political party Awami League (AL) allege... Read More


Poverty in Bangladesh increases sharply to 27.93%

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Poverty in Bangladesh has surged to 27.93%, up sharply from 18.7% in 2022, according to new estimates by the Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC), an independent non profit... Read More


Bangladesh, Pakistan to form trade and investment commission

Dhaka, Aug. 22 -- Bangladesh and Pakistan have agreed to set up a joint trade and investment commission and revive the long-dormant Joint Economic Commission (JEC) to boost bilateral ties, Commerce Ad... Read More


Bangladesh, Pakistan approve visa-free entry for diplomats, govt officials

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Bangladesh and Pakistan have approved a reciprocal agreement allowing holders of diplomatic and official passports to travel visa-free between the two countries. The decision was cl... Read More


Bangladesh: Despite spending huge money, dengue still ravages Dhaka

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Despite spending 707 crore Bangladeshi taka (bdt) in 9 years, Dhaka North (Tk 464cr) and South (Tk 243cr) city corporations have failed to control dengue. This year, DNCC earmarked T... Read More