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Deputy speaker to preside over parliament as speaker stands in for president

Bangladesh, July 24 -- With Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation taking effect, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has assumed the president's constitutional duties, while the Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal takes c... Read More


Hafiz says Shahabuddin supported BNP government after Awami League era

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has said outgoing head of state Mohammed Shahabuddin always showed "support and respect" for the BNP-led government, despite being appointed d... Read More


From pension to protocol: Benefits Shahabuddin retains after resigning as president

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Former president Mohammed Shahabuddin remains entitled to a range of state benefits after stepping down, including a pension, healthcare and official protocol privileges. Under... Read More


Commerce minister downplays new US tariff on Bangladesh

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has brushed aside suggestions of a trade climate shake-up after the United States move. Asked about the 10 percent tariff on Friday, ... Read More


Police safely detonate IED found inside umbrella in Motijheel

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Police have recovered and safely detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) found inside an abandoned umbrella beneath the Shapla Chattar Metro Rail Station in Dhaka's Motij... Read More


RAB arrests NCP leader over rape allegation in Chattogram

Bangladesh, July 23 -- A leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) has been arrested in a rape case filed by a college student, who alleged that he made a physical relationship with her after luring ... Read More


EC can't act on MP Nazrul despite expulsion, says Commissioner Masud

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud has clarified that the Election Commission (EC) has no scope to strip Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam of his parliamentary seat despit... Read More


Rain to drench all divisions, including Dhaka

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Under the influence of an active monsoon, Dhaka has recorded 40mm of rainfall over the past 30 hours, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The Met Offic... Read More


Foreign experts to inspect LNG terminal after fault disrupts gas supply

Bangladesh, July 23 -- The cause of the technical glitch that has disrupted operations at a floating LNG terminal (FSRU) in Moheshkhali has yet to be identified. As local engineers have been unable t... Read More


HSC exams suspended over floods will restart Jul 27, says Minister Milon

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams suspended because of flooding in five districts under the Chattogram education board have been rescheduled to resume from... Read More