Schools, colleges closed for 5 days around election; madrasas to begin Ramadan break

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Primary and secondary schools and colleges across Bangladesh will be closed for five consecutive days surrounding the 13th parliamentary election and referendum. Technical education ... Read More

'Five deaths linked to polls, not 15': CAO disputes TIB report on election violence

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) says the figures cited in a recent report by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on election-related killings require careful verification and... Read More

Supporters of rival Netrokona candidates fined over electoral code breach

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Two supporters of rival candidates contesting the Netrokona-1 constituency have been fined for violating the election code of conduct. A mobile court imposed the fines during a late-... Read More

Workers at Ctg Port go on indefinite strike over NCT lease

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Workers protesting under the banner of the Chittagong Port Protection Struggle Council are continuing their indefinite strike to push for a four-point list of demands, including the c... Read More

Inflation rises again in January as food prices push overall rate higher

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Bangladesh's inflation rate rose in January compared with December last year, largely due to higher food prices, according to the latest official data. On a point-to-point basis, ove... Read More

Bangladesh seeks UN support in investigation into Hadi's killing

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The government has sought the cooperation of the United Nations Human Rights Office to ensure a fair investigation and justice in the killing of Sharif Osman bin Hadi. The Chief Advi... Read More

Election Commission dismisses social media 'rumours' of poll suspension

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The Election Commission (EC) has urged the public to pay no attention to "rumours" that the parliamentary election is being suspended. The request was made in a statement issued on S... Read More

BNP chief Tarique vows to make cities 'safe', add 40 playgrounds to Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has promised to build a "safe Dhaka" and add 40 playgrounds to the city if elected. He made the promises while speaking at a rally at the ECB Chattar in M... Read More

Mobile banking transactions capped until voting day midnight to limit daily transfers

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- As with previous elections, Bangladesh Bank has issued instructions to restrict transactions through mobile financial services (MFS) before the parliamentary polls. The central bank ... Read More

'22 ministers served as Biman chief before me': Aviation advisor hits back at critics

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin has defended his appointment as chairman of the board of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, saying the move does not breach any laws and... Read More

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