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Workers at Ctg Port go on indefinite strike over NCT lease

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Workers protesting under the banner of the Chittagong Port Protection Struggle Council are continuing their indefinite strike to push for a four-point list of demands, including the c... Read More


Islami Andolan chief says his party will implement Islam's core principles if voted to power

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Islami Andolan chief Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim has promised to implement Islam's fundamental principles in governance if elected. Popularly known as Charmonai Pir, he made the pledg... Read More


321 publishers threaten to boycott if Ekushey Book Fair goes ahead in February

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- As many as 321 publishing houses have said they will not take part in the Amar Ekushey Book Fair if it is held this month, citing concerns over weak visitor turnout, humanitarian disa... Read More


Chattogram-bound cargo ship sinks near Phuket, crew rescued

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- MV SEALLOYD ARC, a Chittagong Port-bound Panama-flagged vessel carrying cargo from Malaysia, has sunk off the coast of Thailand's Phuket. The vessel sank on Saturday afternoon. All ... Read More


BIDA chief Ashik says interim govt will not finalise Chittagong Port lease agreement with DP World

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) chief Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud bin Harun has said the lease agreement with DP World for operating the New Mooring Container Terminal (... Read More


PSC confirms 1,457 candidates for government cadres from 46th BCS

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the final results of the 46th BCS, nominating 1,457 candidates for government services. The results were released on Sund... Read More


Yunus administration moves to scrap 24,000 'politically motivated' cases of Hasina regime

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- In a sweeping legal reset, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has recommended the withdrawal of nearly 24,000 cases it describes as "politically motivated", filed against op... Read More


Former Army chief calls Operation Clean Heart's legal cover a 'licence to kill'

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Former Bangladesh Army chief Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan has described the indemnity granted to security forces involved in the BNP-Jamaat-e-Islami government's Operation Clean Heart as a "li... Read More


Ganosamhati Andolon unveils election manifesto, pledging reforms to build discrimination-free society

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Ganosamhati Andolon has released its election manifesto, pledging reforms in sectors such as education, the economy, and public administration to rebuild the country and create a disc... Read More


Inflation rises again in January as food prices push overall rate higher

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Bangladesh's inflation rate rose in January compared with December last year, largely due to higher food prices, according to the latest official data. On a point-to-point basis, ove... Read More