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EC seeks ordinance before setting referendum procedure

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Although the interim government has announced that a referendum will be held on the day of the parliamentary election, the Election Commission (EC) says it must wait for an ordinance... Read More


Agrani Bank 'fraud': Former Islami Bank chairman Obayed Ullah sent to prison

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Former Islami Bank chairman Obayed Ullah Al Masud has been sent to prison after being arrested in a Tk 1.89 billion loan fraud case linked to Agrani Bank. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior ... Read More


BNP's Mirza Fakhrul urges all to move away from 'mob violence'

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged everyone to move away from mob violence and uphold freedom of expression to establish democracy in Bangladesh. Describing... Read More


Mushfiqur on the brink of century in 100th Test as Bangladesh rally after early damage

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Mushfiqur Rahim marked his 100th Test with a masterclass in patience and poise, closing the opening day in Mirpur on an unbeaten 99 that carried Bangladesh to a strong 292 for 4 afte... Read More


Mushfiqur Rahim on brink of ton in 100th Test as Tigers fight back after early lossess

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Mushfiqur Rahim, the hard-working veteran who has been the star of so many of Bangladesh's most memorable cricketing moments, is on the verge of scoring a century in his 100th Test m... Read More


'Detectives' take journalist Mizanur Sohel away from home in midnight raid

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Mizanur Rahman Sohel, head of online at Dainik Bhorer Kagoj, has been whisked away from his residence in Badda by officers identifying themselves as members of the Detective Branch (... Read More


Massive fire erupts at Gazipur mosquito coil factory, 7 Fire Service units on scene

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- A massive fire has erupted at a chemical warehouse for a mosquito coil factory in Gazipur Sadar Upazila. Seven units from the Fire Service are working to tame the flames, with the he... Read More


Bangladesh HC orders pause on Adani arbitration in Singapore over disputed power deal

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Bangladesh's High Court has ordered India's Adani Group not to proceed with arbitration in Singapore over a contentious power purchase agreement until a government investigation into... Read More


Revised labour law allows trade union formation with 20 workers in small factories

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- In a major overhaul of labour laws, workers in factories with 20 to 300 employees can now form a trade union with the backing of just 20 workers, down from the previous requirement o... Read More


OC Sayed, ASI Bishwajit burnt six bodies in Ashulia with petrol: state witness

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- A former policeman testifying for the state in the case over the burning of six bodies in Dhaka's Ashulia during the July Uprising has said the ex-chief (OC) and an assistant sub-ins... Read More