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High Court judges Naima Haider, Mamnoon Rahman resign

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Supreme Court's High Court (HC) Division judges Justice Naima Haider and Justice Mamnoon Rahman have stood down. Their letters of resignation have been forwarded to the president... Read More


Labaid Director Wasif nominated vice-president of BTTF

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Wasif Farhan Shayer, director of healthcare provider Labaid Group, has been nominated as a vice-president of the Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation. The federation's ad-hoc committee... Read More


Ex-MP Sabina Akter Tuhin silenced as she attempts to speak en route to prison

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Former member of parliament Sabina Akter Tuhin, who was elected for the seat reserved for women in the 2024 national election, have failed to speak to the media as police covered her ... Read More


Bangladesh Army arrests three with foreign pistols in Savar raid

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Bangladesh Army has arrested three people and recovered foreign-made pistols during a raid in Dhaka's Savar area. Among those arrested is Galib Imtiaz Nahid, identified as the jo... Read More


EC bans rallies, processions in polling zones from Tuesday morning

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Election Commission (EC) has imposed a blanket ban on public meetings, marches or processions in election areas during the restricted period around the polls. In an "emergency" n... Read More


150 police sub-inspectors promoted to rank of inspector

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Three days before Bangladesh votes in the 13th parliamentary elections, the government has promoted over 150 police sub-inspectors to the rank of inspector. A total of 153 police off... Read More


BNP leader Tarique Rahman promises 10 million jobs if elected

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman has pledged to create 10 million jobs if his party is elected to govern. He made the promise at a street rally in the Dhaka-8 ... Read More


President Shahabuddin casts vote by postal ballot

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin has cast his vote in the 13th parliamentary election by postal ballot. The head of state is registered to vote in the Pabna-5 constituency. Mohammad Sa... Read More


Mohammad Azaz removed as DNCC administrator amid ACC probe

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The interim government has removed Mohammad Azaz from his post as administrator of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and appointed an additional secretary as his replacement ami... Read More


Biman urges London-bound passengers to verify visa, passport details before departure

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has urged passengers travelling to London to ensure their visa and passport details are valid and up to date before departure. In a statement issued on Mond... Read More