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Workers call off road blockade in Gabtoli, traffic starts to move

Dhaka, April 17 -- Transport workers have eased a road blockade in Dhaka's Gabtoli area over an incident of alleged harassment by traffic police. The workers blocked the road through Gabtoli, cutting... Read More


Bangladesh dismisses involvement in Murshidabad violence, urges security for Muslims

Dhaka, April 17 -- bChief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has strongly condemned any attempt to link Bangladesh in the communal violence that erupted in India's Murshidabad. He also urged the... Read More


BNP meets National Consensus Commission

Dhaka, April 17 -- The BNP is meeting with the National Consensus Committee (NCC) to discuss the proposals drafted by the five reform commissions of the government. The meeting kicked off at 10:30am ... Read More


Model Meghna now shown arrested in fraud case

Dhaka, April 17 -- A court has shown model Meghna Alam arrested on allegations of committing fraud by attempting to lure a foreign envoy into a romantic relationship. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Ma... Read More


Newly approved ordinance ends government's control over Grameen Bank by 15 percent

Dhaka, April 17 -- The interim government has agreed to a proposed amendment to the law that governs Grameen Bank, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning microfinance institution, to reduce government control ... Read More


Bangladesh expects $4.7bn IMF loan installments by June

Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh is set to receive the remaining two installments of the $470 million loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of June. The IMF team made the announceme... Read More


Bangladesh demands $4.5bn from Pakistan, calls for apology over 1971 genocide

Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh has asked Pakistan to resolve historical issues to strengthen ties between the two nations by seeking a formal apology for the 1971 genocide and compensation of about $4.... Read More


Bangladesh demands $4.5bn from Pakistan, calls for an apology over 1971 genocide

Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh has asked Pakistan to resolve historical issues to strengthen ties between the two nations by seeking a formal apology for the 1971 genocide and compensation of about $4.... Read More


Polytechnic students sit for discussions, rail blockade temporarily 'paused'

Dhaka, April 17 -- Polytechnic students pushing for a six-point list of demands are meeting with the Ministry of Education for talks. The talks will be held at the ministry at 11am on Thursday. The p... Read More


Yunus urges stronger Bangladesh-Pakistan ties to boost trade, investment

Dhaka, April 17 -- Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for stronger ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan to bolster cooperation and tap into trade and investment prospects. He made the remarks du... Read More