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Economy has been pulled back from the brink, says finance advisor

Dhaka, March 18 -- Bangladesh's economy has been able to turn around from the brink in the past eight months due to the sincere efforts of the interim government, says Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed... Read More


Father killed, son injured as bus rams motorcycle in Demra

Dhaka, March 18 -- A motorcycle driver, identified as 42-year-old Obaidul Islam, has been killed after his vehicle was rammed by a bus in Dhaka's Demra. His son Labib, 17, was riding with him at the ... Read More


High Court suspends EC's public notice on registration of new parties

Dhaka, March 18 -- The High Court has put on hold a public notice issued by the Election Commission (EC) relating to the registration of new political parties ahead of the 13th parliamentary elections... Read More


Bangladesh inaugurates 4.8km-long Jamuna Railway Bridge

Dhaka, March 18 -- After years of anticipation, Bangladesh has officially inaugurated its longest rail bridge over the Jamuna River. Around 12pm on Tuesday, Railway Secretary Md Fahimul Islam inaugur... Read More


New Zealand ease past Pakistan for 2-0 lead in rain-shortened contest

Dhaka, March 18 -- New Zealand have secured a 2-0 lead in the T20 series against Pakistan with an easy 5-wicket victory in a rain-curtailed second game, riding on superb powerplay performances with bo... Read More


Election Commission opposes barring fugitives from candidacy, backs 3-year retirement rule for NGO officials

Dhaka, March 18 -- The Election Commission (EC) has disagreed with key recommendations by the Election System Reform Commission, including barring fugitives from contesting elections, removing the 3-y... Read More


Gazipur road blocked for two hours over worker's death

Dhaka, March 18 -- The workers have blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway for two hours protesting the death of a female garment labourer who was hit by a car in Gazipur's Bagher Bazaar area. Police c... Read More


Pran Gopal's daughter Anindita files police complaint following office siege

Dhaka, March 18 -- Anindita Datta, an associate professor at Bangladesh Medical University and daughter of former vice-chancellor of the university, Pran Gopal Datta, has filed a police complaint afte... Read More


Enforced disappearances: Inquiry panel's tenure extended until Jun 30

Dhaka, March 18 -- The term of the commission investigating the enforced disappearances carried out by law-enforcing agencies during the ousted Awami League government's rule has been extended by thre... Read More


1,443 robbers identified as Highway Police boost Eid security

Dhaka, March 18 -- Highway Police have identified 1,443 robbers and launched a crackdown to ensure safety during Eid travels. Transport owners and workers are calling for tighter regulation of smalle... Read More