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BNP headquarters looks 'deserted' after party forms government

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has returned to power after almost two decades, with an unfamiliar scene unfolding at its headquarters. The once-bustling central office at Naya Pal... Read More


Mobile services may face brief disruption during NEIR test on Sunday

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Mobile phone connections may be temporarily disrupted during a trial run of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system. The test will be conducted from 10am to 12pm on S... Read More


NID card services will soon extend to 16-year-olds: EC

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The Election Commission (EC) has decided to issue national identity (NID) cards to Bangladeshi citizens aged 16 and above. A notification issued by the EC's NID wing on Sunday direc... Read More


Police parade 'extortionist', announce arrest via megaphone in Mohammadpur

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Police have paraded an alleged extortionist through the streets of Mohammadpur after arresting him for demanding illegal tolls from several local businessmen. The suspect, identifie... Read More


Extortion hike claims spark Dhaka-Mymensingh highway blockade by transport workers

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Transport workers have blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway to protest a "resurgence" in extortion, alleging that illegal tolls have skyrocketed fivefold since the formation of the n... Read More


150 BNP activists face charges for obstructing MP Rumeen Farhana at Shaheed Minar in Brahmanbaria

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- A case has been filed against 150 people for allegedly obstructing newly elected MP Rumeen Farhana from paying tribute at the Shaheed Minar in Brahmanbaria and assaulting her support... Read More


Bangladesh central bank buys another $123m to steady exchange rate

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Bangladesh Bank has purchased a further $123 million from the market as part of its efforts to stabilise the exchange rate. With the latest intervention, the central bank's total do... Read More


Bangladesh central bank buys another $123mn to steady exchange rate

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Bangladesh Bank has purchased a further $123 million from the market as part of its efforts to stabilise the exchange rate. With the latest intervention, the central bank's total do... Read More


BCB bans women's team selector Manjurul Islam over 'sexually harassing' Jahanara

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has barred Manjurul Islam from all forms of cricketing activity under its jurisdiction following allegations of sexual harassment made by former wo... Read More


BNP Standing Committee member Selima Rahman hospitalised with cardiac issues

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- BNP Standing Committee member Selima Rahman has been put under intensive observation in the coronary care unit (CCU) of a private hospital after suffering a heart attack. The party'... Read More