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Three former Awami League leaders enter election race as JP, Jatiya Party, independent candidates

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Ahead of the parliamentary polls, three former Awami League leaders have filed nominations to contest under different banners, signalling a shift in loyalties and ambitions. They are... Read More


Manual UP ends as NBR enforces mandatory online clearance for bonded warehouses

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- From the first day of the year, exporters operating bonded warehouses must obtain Utilisation Permission (UP) exclusively through an online system to import raw materials under duty-f... Read More


Lawyer allegedly beaten to death in Dhaka's Bashundhara

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Police have received reports that a lawyer has allegedly been beaten to death in Bashundhara Residential Area of Dhaka. The incident occurred around 10pm on Wednesday, as citizens be... Read More


Ziaur Rahman's mausoleum reopens as supporters pay respects to Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The mausoleum of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman in Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar has been reopened to visitors, drawing a steady stream of supporters seeking to pay their... Read More


Dhaka defies retrictions to ring in 2026 with fireworks, festivities

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Dhaka has welcomed in 2026 with widespread fireworks and firecrackers, defying warnings and restrictions from Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), the Ministry of Environment and other ag... Read More


After long debate, Biman decides to buy 14 Boeing aircraft

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- After much deliberation over whether to buy aircraft from Europe or the United States, the board of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to purchase 14 Boeing planes. The decision w... Read More


After long debate, Biman going for 14 Boeing planes

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- After much deliberation over whether to buy aircraft from Europe or the United States, the board of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to purchase 14 Boeing planes. The decision w... Read More


After a year of turmoil, Bangladesh faces 2026 with hope, hesitation, and unanswered questions

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The year 2025 drew the curtain on a tumultuous chapter in Bangladesh's history. With Khaleda Zia's passing, the old political duopoly dissolved, leaving space for new actors -- but u... Read More


Sayedur Rahman returns as CA's special assistant two days after resignation

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Prof Sayedur Rahman is set to return to his post as special assistant to the chief advisor tasked with overseeing the health ministry, just two days after he stepped down from the pos... Read More


ACC moves to prosecute Salman F Rahman, family over alleged Tk 28.57bn embezzlement

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved four cases against Salman F Rahman, his brother and their sons over allegations of embezzlement and money laundering involving billio... Read More