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High Court orders closure of secondary schools throughout Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The High Court has directed that government and private secondary and lower secondary schools remain closed for the entire month of Ramadan. The order was issued on Sunday by the pa... Read More


Sudden spike in price of limes

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The price of limes has suddenly skyrocketed at Dhaka's wet markets, reaching Tk 100-Tk 120 per four pieces in some places. Traders say poor harvest and limited supplies have driven ... Read More


11-party alliance to hold rally at Baitul Mukarram Monday to condemn post-election unrest

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance has called for a protest in the capital to condemn post-election violence, torture, repression, killings, and rape across the country. Jama... Read More


Dhaka stocks soar to 18-month high on post-poll optimism

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Bangladesh's benchmark stock index posted its biggest single-day gain in nearly a year and a half on Sunday, as investors reacted to the BNP landslide election victory and the prospe... Read More


India PM Modi to skip Tarique's swearing-in: report

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of BNP chief Tarique Rahman as Bangladesh's prime minister, Indian news channel Times Now reports. Lok S... Read More


India PM Modi to miss Tarique's swearing-in ceremony

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of BNP chief Tarique Rahman as Bangladesh's incoming prime minister. Instead, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla... Read More


Police begins investigation into Hatia rape case

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Police have launched an investigation following allegations of a housewife being raped in Noakhali's Hatia over a dispute related to the Feb 12 elections. Additional Superintendent ... Read More


Jamaat-led alliance to challenge results in 32 constituencies

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance has alleged irregularities in vote counting and result publication in at least 32 constituencies and said it will seek legal remedy. Repres... Read More


Titas Gas pressure low due to LNG terminal maintenance

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Gas supply to areas with Titas Gas connections will be severely low until midnight on Monday due to maintenance work at the LNG terminal. The closure of the terminal had decreased t... Read More


BNP sought Parliament South Plaza venue for MPs' swearing-in, says law advisor

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The oath-taking ceremony for newly elected MPs and members of the cabinet will be held at the South Plaza of Parliament at the request of the BNP, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said. ... Read More