Campaigning descends into street violence in Doulatkhan, prompting intervention by joint forces

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- A clash has broken out between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami activists in Bhola's Doulatkhan Upazila during election campaigning. The incident, which occ... Read More

Government sacks Biman MD Shafiqur, puts bureaucrat Humaira in charge

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- The government has fired Biman Bangladesh Airlines Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Shafiqur Rahman after his arrest on charges of torturing a child domestic worker. The... Read More

Article 19 warns 'hasty' Media Commission Ordinances threaten freedom of expression in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- International rights organisation Article 19 has expressed concern over the interim government's abrupt release of draft ordinances to establish a National Media Commission and a Broa... Read More

Source tax on savings certificate interest lowered to 5% for investments up to Tk 500,000

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has said interest on National Savings Certificates (NSCs), popularly known as "Shonchoypotro", for investments up to Tk 500,000 will be subject to ... Read More

Interim government will set aside funds for civil servants' pay hikes, says Salehuddin

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has said the interim government will allocate funds to implement the National Pay Commission's recommendation to double -- or more -- the basic salari... Read More

ICT brings formal charges against Menon, Qamrul over 'killing' during July Uprising

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has formally charged Bangladesh Workers Party chief Rashed Khan Menon and former food minister Qamrul Islam with crimes against humanity over "... Read More

Apex Golf Tournament 2026 draws to an end

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Apex Footwear has concluded the Apex Golf Tournament 2026. The four-day tournament, held from Jan 14 to 17, ended with a prize-giving ceremony on Saturday at the club's Golf Garden, ... Read More

'Not going anywhere': Advisor Salehuddin hands in diplomatic passport

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Amid discussion and criticism over several interim government advisors submitting their diplomatic passports, Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has said he has handed in his and will "... Read More

BNP chief Tarique to deliver election address on BTV on Feb 9

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is currently the only party to respond to an Election Commission (EC) initiative to broadcast speeches by the heads of political parties partici... Read More

Chittagong Port workers launch indefinite strike over lease to foreign handlers

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Protesters have called a non-stop work stoppage to object to the decision to hand over management of Chittagong Port's New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to UAE-based operator DP Wo... Read More

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