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Bangladesh election campaign enters its decisive phase amid verbal sparring and promises

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- The final phase of campaigning for the general election have begun in earnest with a sharp exchange of accusations, as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami and the... और पढ़ें


Another 'shooter' arrested over killing of Dhaka Swecchasebak Dal leader Muchabbir

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Detective Branch has arrested another alleged shooter accused of killing Swechhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Muchabbir. The suspect, identified as ... और पढ़ें


Feb 12 election to set standard for future polls, says CA Yunus

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus says the Feb 12 general elections will set a benchmark for all future polls in Bangladesh. He made the remarks during a maiden courtesy call by newly ap... और पढ़ें


Indonesia finds bodies of 10 passengers on crashed surveillance plane

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Indonesian rescuers on Friday had found the bodies of 10 passengers on a fishery surveillance plane that went missing in Indonesia's South Sulawesi province at the weekend, the count... और पढ़ें


Titas Gas areas, including Dhaka, to face low pressure for 24 hours from 12pm Saturday

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Low gas pressure will persist for 24 hours in areas under Titas Gas Transmission & Distribution PLC, including Dhaka, due to maintenance work at an LNG terminal. In a press release ... और पढ़ें


Who are the replacement candidates contesting Khaleda's 3 seats?

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Late BNP chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia had been nominated in three constituencies for the 13th national parliamentary election. At the time the party announced he... और पढ़ें


Teachers flee after closing school following allegations of child abuse in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Police have said the school at the centre of a social media outcry over the abuse of a 4-year old student has been shut, with its teachers on the run. Paltan Police chief Mohammad M... और पढ़ें


Bangladesh Bank backtracks on no-profit call for merged banks' depositors

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Bangladesh Bank has reversed its earlier decision and approved profit payments for depositors of five merged banks following criticism and protests. The central bank conveyed the de... और पढ़ें


Eight Bangladeshis rescued from Myanmar 'scam centre' return home

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Eight Bangladeshi nationals who were lured to Myanmar with promises of well-paid jobs have been rescued and repatriated to Bangladesh. The men returned to Dhaka on Thursday evening ... और पढ़ें


Massive turnout at Alia Madrasa for Tarique's rally

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- One procession after another is streaming into the Alia Madrasa ground in Sylhet as the BNP awaits the kickoff of its election campaign through a rally led by party chief Tarique Rah... और पढ़ें