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510 tonnes of rice imported from India reach Benapole

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- A total of 510 tonnes of parboiled rice have been imported from India through the Benapole Land Port in Jashore after a gap of three months, with the import cost standing at Tk 50 pe... Read More


US ready to work with any elected government in Bangladesh, says Ambassador Christensen

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- The United States will take no side in Bangladesh's election and is prepared to work with whichever government is chosen by voters, according to US Ambassador Brent Christensen. Spe... Read More


Dhaka court sentences 'Cross-eyed Robin' to death over 2015 Jurain murder

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- A Dhaka court has sentenced Robin, alias "Cross-eyed Robin", to death for the shooting and killing of a young man named Sohel in Jurain's Rishipara around 11 years ago. The verdict ... Read More


BNP chief Tarique says people will not permit 'vote-rigging' this time

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Warning of possible conspiracies at polling centres on election day, Tarique Rahman has urged party activists to remain vigilant, saying the public would not allow any attempt at vot... Read More


US Ambassador Christensen meets CEC

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen has held a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin in Dhaka amid preparations for the upcoming 13th parliamentary elect... Read More


Court orders arrest of journalist Anis Alamgir in graft case

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- A court has ordered that journalist Anis Alamgir be placed under arrest in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over allegations of acquiring assets beyond known sour... Read More


Parties promised restraint. But old rivalries and bitter accusations shape a bruising campaign

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- A familiar storm has erupted ahead of the elections, with voters confronting the contradiction between lofty campaign promises and bitter reality. Political leaders opened with pled... Read More


NTRCA clears 11,713 teacher appointments as over 55,000 MPO posts remain vacant

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- The Non-Governmental Teachers Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) has recommended appointments for 11,713 candidates against more than 67,000 teaching and lecturer posts... Read More


Teen dies as truck hits autorickshaw in Chattogram's Mirsarai

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- A passenger on a CNG-run autorickshaw has died after a truck struck the three-wheeler in Chattogram's Mirsarai. Three others were injured in the accident that occurred in Borotakia ... Read More


Police say perpetrators behind Narsingdi assault on journalists identified

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Police have arrested three people in connection with the attack on a group of Dhaka-based journalists visiting Dream Holiday Park in Narsingdi for a "Family Day" event. All perpetra... Read More