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BNP announces 8-day programme to mark death anniversary of Ziaur Rahman

Dhaka, May 20 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced an eight-day programme to mark the 44th death anniversary of party founder Ziaur Rahman. The programme will be held from May 26 t... Read More


Saudi authorities detain 3 Bangladeshis for attempting to enter Makkah 'illegally'

Dhaka, May 20 -- The Saudi Hajj Security Forces have arrested three Bangladeshi nationals on charges of attempting to enter Makkah "without a permit" in breach of regulations set by the Hajj authoriti... Read More


Ishraque supporters threaten to 'paralyse' Dhaka if he's not sworn in as mayor

Dhaka, May 20 -- Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain have threatened to "paralyse" Dhaka if he is sworn in as the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor by 10am on Wednesday. They also annou... Read More


As Starlink launches in Bangladesh, here's how it will work

Dhaka, May 20 -- After the eagerly anticipated launch of Starlink's satellite-based internet service in Bangladesh, many are now seeking answers about how it works, who can access it, how much it cost... Read More


July Uprising trials can be broadcast live with tribunal's approval: chief prosecutor

Dhaka, May 20 -- The trial proceedings of the crimes against humanity committed during the July Uprising may be aired on television or on social media subject to the approval of the International Crim... Read More


Actress Nusraat Faria released on bail in attempted murder case

Dhaka, May 20 -- Dhallywood actress Nusraat Faria has been released from jail a day after she was sent to judicial custody in an attempted murder case filed over an incident during the Anti-discrimina... Read More


DU students threaten 'long march' to home ministry over Shammo's murder

Dhaka, May 20 -- Students of the Institute of Education and Research (IER) of Dhaka University have issued a stern warning, saying if there is no visible progress in the investigation of the murder of... Read More


Bangladesh's ADP implementation progress at 41% in 10 months

Dhaka, May 20 -- The expenditure of the Annual Development Plan (ADP) as of April has been recorded at 41.31 percent, as the projects' implementation remains sluggish at the end of the current fiscal ... Read More


As the clock ticks down on fiscal year, Bangladesh spends only 41% of development budget

Dhaka, May 20 -- With just two months remaining in the current fiscal year, Bangladesh has managed to implement only 41.31 percent of its Annual Development Plan (ADP), marking the lowest 10-month imp... Read More


Political uncertainty in Bangladesh keeps investors on the sidelines, says economist Zahid Hussain

Dhaka, May 20 -- Growing political uncertainty surrounding the upcoming general election is eroding investor confidence in Bangladesh, leaving the country without a viable investment environment, acco... Read More