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Salahuddin questions NCP's goals of second republic, Constituent Assembly

Dhaka, March 1 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has raised questions about the National Citizen Party's, or NCP's, promises of establishing a "second republic" and "Constituent Assemb... Read More


Government focused on keeping essentials affordable in Ramadan, says Press Secretary Shafiqul

Dhaka, March 1 -- The prices of daily commodities will remain tolerable during Ramadan, Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said. The government had taken steps since assuming office on... Read More


3 'coordinators' detained over hotel, shop vandalism in Sirajganj freed on bond

Dhaka, March 1 -- Police have released three students on bond after fining them for allegedly vandalising a hotel and a grocery shop in Sirajganj's Tarash Upazila. The incident took place at Khalkula... Read More


State processes, methods also turned Hasina into a 'dictator', says Badiul

Dhaka, March 1 -- The mechanisms and processes of the state system also contributed to transforming Sheikh Hasina into a "dictator", Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik, or SHUJAN, Secretary Badiul Alam Majumda... Read More


Speed limit on Dhaka Elevated Expressway raised to 80kph

Dhaka, March 1 -- The authorities have increased the speed limit on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway to 80kph. The new speed limit came into effect on Thursday night, according to Hasib Hasan Khan, a di... Read More


3 toddlers drown in separate incidents in Chandpur

Dhaka, March 1 -- Three children have drowned in separate incidents in Chandpur. The incidents occurred in the Sadar, Faridgonj and Hajiganj Upazilas on Saturday, according to Dr Naser Abul Hasan of ... Read More


Bangladesh keeps fuel prices steady for March

Dhaka, March 1 -- The government has decided to keep the prices of all types of fuel unchanged for the month of March. The Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources announced the decision on S... Read More


Two held after robbing policeman in Chattogram

Dhaka, March 1 -- Two people have been arrested after robbing a policeman of mobile phone, walkie-talkie and wallet near Patenga sea beach in Chattogram. The incident occurred in the Outer Ring Road ... Read More


SHUJAN's Badiul dismisses US funding claims as 'fake news'

Dhaka, March 1 -- Badiul Alam Majumdar, secretary of civil society platform Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik, or SHUJAN, has brushed off suggestions that organisation was the beneficiary of a substantial US... Read More


Moon-sighting signals start of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia on Saturday

Dhaka, March 1 -- Muslims across most Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, will begin fasting on Saturday following the sighting of the moon marking the start of Ramadan. According to Arab News, a d... Read More