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Crowds gather at date market ahead of Ramadan

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


This Bangladesh needs action on rhetoric!

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


EC: Take complaints about gazette of poll results to High Court

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


Police 'rescue' DU teacher, protesters at Dhanmondi 32

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


Tarique visits Jamaat chief Shafiqur's home after election

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


Tarique visits Jamaat chief Shafiqur, NCP's Nahid after polls

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


New Delhi Press Minister Faisal Mahmud's appointment terminated

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


Arsonists set Gour Nitai temple on fire in Sylhet tea garden

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Unidentified miscreants have torched the Sri Sri Gour Nitai Temple at Tarapur tea garden in the Guabari of Sylhet Sadar Upazila. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, ... Read More


Advisors not leaving country, will attend swearing-in, says Press Secretary Shafiqul

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has described the interim government's advisors as the "proud sons of Bangladesh", assuring that they are all in the country and will co... Read More


BNP sweeps 50% votes as Jamaat claims 32% in election

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- In the election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has secured nearly 37.5 million votes -- accounting for 49.97 percent of all ballots cast. A total of 291 candidates conteste... Read More