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BCB chief says if Bangladesh miss T20 World Cup, ICC will be big losers

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul believes that if Bangladesh is unable to participate in next month's Twenty20 World Cup, the International Cricket Counci... Read More


BNP's Tarique campaigns at in-laws' residence in Sylhet

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has solicited votes for his party's "Sheaf of Peddy" symbol during his visit to his in-laws' house in Sylhet. The party chief said, "Just as Dr Zubaida [... Read More


Border guards deployed in Mirpur on first day of election campaign

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed in Mirpur on the first day of the election campaign. The BGB said in a message that the move aims to preserve law and order ahead... Read More


TIB raises concerns over information in affidavits, calls for verification

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has raised concerns over the information presented in the candidates' affidavits for the parliamentary elections, particularly regarding f... Read More


'A party is scheming to capture ballots,' Tarique tells Habiganj rally

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has cautioned his party's supporters that rival groups are attempting to "seize control of votes" ahead of the Feb 12 election. Speaking at a rally in Ha... Read More


US seeks to befriend Jamaat-e-Islami, reports Washington Post

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- As the Jamaat-e-Islami readies for its strongest showing at the polls next month, US diplomats are quietly signalling a willingness to engage with the once-banned party, reports The ... Read More


US Ambassador Christensen reaffirms support for Bangladesh's democratic transition

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The United States has reaffirmed its strong support for Bangladesh's democratic transition, with newly-appointed US Ambassador Brent Christensen stressing the importance of free, fai... Read More


US Army medical commander Cox visits Bangladesh to expand cooperation

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Maj Gen E Darrin Cox, commanding general of the 18th Theater Medical Command under the US Army Pacific, has visited Bangladesh to strengthen medical cooperation with the Bangladesh A... Read More


Motorcycle crash kills slain July activist's father on his way to meet Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- A slain July activist's father has died in a road accident in Nasirnagar. Local police chief Shahinul Islam said the accident occurred on Thursday afternoon when a motorcycle collid... Read More


NCP chief Nahid criticises BNP's family card promise, urges voters to prioritise justice

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has criticised BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman's promise of family cards for urban poor, arguing that slum residents seek safety and dig... Read More