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Man hacked to death over 'drug money' in Bhola

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- A farmer has been hacked to death in Bhola's Charfesson Upazila after allegedly protesting an attack on his son in a feud over "drug money". The incident occurred on Kalerhat Road i... Read More


Where will Tarique Rahman live as prime minister when government takes office?

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The housing ministry has drawn up plans for a "world-class" residence for the new prime minister, but for now the arrangement remains provisional. Once sworn in as prime minister on... Read More


CAO pushes back against 'misinformation' over cabinet secretary's exit

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) has called for restraint amid "misinformation and speculative statements" surrounding the cancellation of Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid's con... Read More


Dhaka stocks jump after BNP election win

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Dhaka stocks have risen sharply, extending gains from last week after the BNP secured a landslide victory in the Feb 12 general election. The Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) benchmark ... Read More


Crowds gather at date market ahead of Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- A few days remain before the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. As that time edges closer, the hustle and bustle at markets selling dates - one of the staples of many Iftar tables - has ... Read More


EC: Take complaints about gazette of poll results to High Court

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker has dismissed allegations of "undue haste" over the publication of the official gazette following the recent general election. He said the... Read More


Police 'rescue' DU teacher, protesters at Dhanmondi 32

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Police have moved several people to safety, including Dhaka University's Professor AKM Jamal Uddin, after they were reportedly assaulted and harassed while attempting to pay their re... Read More


New Delhi Press Minister Faisal Mahmud's appointment terminated

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The interim government has terminated the appointment of Faisal Mahmud as press minister at Bangladesh's High Commission in New Delhi, nine months before the end of his tenure. A no... Read More


Advisors not leaving country, will attend swearing-in, says Press Secretary Shafiqul

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has described the interim government's advisors as the "proud sons of Bangladesh", assuring that they are all in the country and will co... Read More


BNP sweeps 50% votes as Jamaat claims 32% in election

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- In the election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has secured nearly 37.5 million votes -- accounting for 49.97 percent of all ballots cast. A total of 291 candidates conteste... Read More