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Journalists call on Election Commission to take 'strong stand' before polls

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Journalists have urged the Election Commission to take a firm stance in ensuring a free, fair and inclusive parliamentary polls, stressing equal opportunity for all candidates and eff... Read More


BNP leader Tarique plans to return to Bangladesh ahead of elections

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman says he will participate in the upcoming national election and hopes to be in Bangladesh during the voting period. In an interview with BBC Bangl... Read More


'How can I stay away?': BNP leader Tarique Rahman says he will contest polls, hopes to return 'very soon'"

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has indicated that he will participate in the upcoming national election and hopes to be in Bangladesh during the polls. In an interview with BBC... Read More


Elderly woman dies in Natore after her face is smashed in

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Police have recovered the body of an elderly woman who had her face smashed in from Natore's Baraigram. Law enforcers say they suspect murder. The incident occurred in the Bonpara Sa... Read More


"Let Palestine Be Free": Message flies on Prabarana lanterns in Cox's Bazar

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- On the night of Prabarana Purnima, Ramu's sky became a canvas for hope. At this year's festival in Cox's Bazar, a call for peace soared across the night sky: "Let Palestine Be Free".... Read More


Bangladesh Bank orders banks to partner with global firms to recover laundered money

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Bangladesh Bank has instructed all scheduled banks to enter agreements with a group of 12 international law and asset recovery firms in a coordinated effort to bring back money illici... Read More


NCP talks reforms, elections with Turkey's deputy foreign minister

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- The National Citizen Party has held a meeting with Turkey's Deputy Foreign Minister A Berris Ekinci on topics including justice, reforms, and election preparations. The meeting took ... Read More


Tajul explains why Awami League leader Hanif faces 'command responsibility' charge

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam has said Awami League leader Mahbub Ul Alam Hanif is facing a "command responsibility" charge for alleged crimes against humanity because of his "influent... Read More


Rajshahi BNP leader accused of pushing for murder case withdrawal over 'political motives'

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- A murder case dating back to 2009 in Rajshahi's Charghat Upazila, linked to a family dispute, has come under scrutiny amid allegations of "political influence". The plaintiff party c... Read More


Health assistants 'partially' suspend work stoppage for typhoid vaccination

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Health assistants have announced a "partial" suspension of the nationwide work stoppage protest that began on Oct 1 over six demands, including revision of the employment rules. The ... Read More