Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Dhaka stocks have risen sharply, extending gains from last week after the BNP secured a landslide victory in the Feb 12 general election. The Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) benchmark ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Election observers have reported that voters with disabilities faced significant barriers in exercising their rights during the Feb 12 national election and referendum. Civil societ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The Bangla Academy's decision to launch the Amar Ekushey Book Fair on Feb 20 has exposed divisions among publishers, with one group backing the schedule and another pushing for a pos... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- A few days remain before the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. As that time edges closer, the hustle and bustle at markets selling dates - one of the staples of many Iftar tables - has ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- For valid reasons, the month of February will be etched in the hearts of Bangladeshis from all social spheres. An open, well organised election was held while voters, who had not se... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker has dismissed allegations of "undue haste" over the publication of the official gazette following the recent general election. He said the... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Police have moved several people to safety, including Dhaka University's Professor AKM Jamal Uddin, after they were reportedly assaulted and harassed while attempting to pay their re... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Tarique Rahman has paid a courtesy visit to the residence of Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman after securing an absolute majority in the election. Accompanied by senior party l... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Tarique Rahman has paid courtesy visits to the homes of Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam, framing the meetings as part of w... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The interim government has terminated the appointment of Faisal Mahmud as press minister at Bangladesh's High Commission in New Delhi, nine months before the end of his tenure. A no... Read More