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ISHO launches franchise store in Khulna

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Design-led lifestyle brand ISHO has launched a franchise store in Khulna, expanding its presence beyond Dhaka and strengthening its nationwide footprint. The store was inaugurated in... Read More


July killings: Bangladesh awaits verdict in Ashulia corpse burning case

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The verdict in a crimes against humanity case over the shooting of six people and the burning of their bodies in Savar's Ashulia during the July Uprising will be delivered on Thursday... Read More


July Uprising: Ex-MP Saiful among 6 sentenced to death in Ashulia corpse burning case

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Dhaka MP Md Saiful Islam to death in a crimes against humanity case over the shooting of six people and the burning of their bod... Read More


Clash over power struggle leaves 15 injured in Sylhet, Army deployed

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- A clash has broken out between residents of two villages in Sylhet over a power struggle, leaving at least 15 people injured after the Sylhet-Sunamganj road was blocked for more than ... Read More


With Awami League out and Jatiya Party losing its grip, Lalmonirhat is set for BNP, Jamaat showdown

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- A review of past elections in the border district of Lalmonirhat shows that, historically, Jamaat-e-Islami has never been a major competitor despite its organisational presence. Foll... Read More


Seven injured as Jamaat campaign comes under 'attack' in Noakhali-3

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- At least seven people have been injured during an alleged attack on a door-to-door campaign event for Jamaat-e-Islami-backed candidate Borhan Uddin in Noakhali's Begumganj. Rival acti... Read More


Women candidates report bias, pressure, and obstacles on campaign trail

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Female candidates in the national election say voters are confused about whether they should vote for women separately from male candidates, and some have even questioned why women sh... Read More


Trade bodies warn Chittagong Port shutdown risks economic 'catastrophe'

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Business leaders have urged the government to act swiftly to resolve the deadlock at Chittagong Port, warning that the ongoing shutdown could trigger an economic "catastrophe" before ... Read More


Postal ballots of 380,000 expatriates reach Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Nearly 380,000 postal ballots cast by expatriate Bangladeshis have reached the country so far. Salim Ahmad Khan, team leader of the Election Commission's Out of Country Voting (OCV) ... Read More


Bangladesh's path to compensate torture victims opens after UN approves withdrawal of 'objection'

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The United Nations has formally accepted Bangladesh's proposal to withdraw its reservation under the Convention against Torture, clearing the way for victims of torture and enforced d... Read More