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Manna alleges BNP threats and obstruction in Bogura-2 campaign

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Nagorik Oikko Convenor Mahmudur Rahman Manna has alleged that BNP activists are obstructing his election campaign and issuing threats in Bogura-2 constituency. Manna made the allega... Read More


More than 21,000 expatriate postal ballots reach Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- More than 21,000 postal ballots cast by Bangladeshi voters overseas have reached the country ahead of the 13th parliamentary election. By 10:30am on Tuesday, 21,508 postal ballots h... Read More


Ekushey Book Fair to open on Feb 20 as government cuts stall fees

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The annual Amar Ekushey Book Fair will begin on Feb 20 after the 13th parliamentary election, with stall rents reduced by 25 percent, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs has announced. ... Read More


Bangladesh signs deal with Chinese firm to produce drones locally

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Bangladesh has signed an agreement with a Chinese company to establish a domestic manufacturing and assembly facility for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones. ... Read More


Bangladesh bans motorcycles nationwide three days before election, referendum

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The Election Commission (EC) has imposed a three-day ban on motorcycle movement across the country ahead of the parliamentary election and referendum. In a letter sent to the Minist... Read More


Families of slain July Uprising activists seek Chankharpul murder verdict review

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Family members of slain July Uprising activists have submitted a memorandum seeking a review of the verdict in a crimes against humanity case involving the killing of six people in D... Read More


'Nothing could be more joyful': BNP leader Tarique Rahman's visit sparks excitement in Mymensingh

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- BNP loyalists have expressed excitement over the arrival of party chief Tarique Rahman in Mymensingh after a long gap of 22 years ahead of the 13th parliamentary election. The BNP's... Read More


Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Bollywood singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, saying he will not take on any new assignments in films. The popular vocalist made the announcement... Read More


Bank worker crushed between 'racing' buses in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- A bank employee has been crushed between two buses along Dhaka's Badda Link Road. Witnesses and police said the accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when buses from Raida Enterpri... Read More


118 joint secretaries promoted to additional secretary posts

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The interim government has promoted 118 civil servants holding the rank of joint secretary to additional secretary in a sweeping move two weeks before the parliamentary elections. O... Read More