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Yunus's April polls plan falls short of expectation, says BNP's Salahuddin

Dhaka, June 6 -- The "promise" made by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus to hold the next general election in the first half of April next year has failed to meet the nation's expectations, says BNP Standi... Read More


Resist those opposing foreign management of Chattogram Port, says Yunus

Dhaka, June 6 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sought people's support for foreign management of Chattogram Port, saying the move will not pose a security threat. On Friday, he called on the count... Read More


Khaleda to celebrate Eid at Feroza, extends Eid greetings to citizens

Dhaka, June 6 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will celebrate Eid-ul-Azha at her Gulshan residence "Feroza" in Dhaka, where she will exchange Eid greetings with members of the party's Standing Committee... Read More


Yunus dismisses 'humanitarian corridor' claim as utter falsehood

Dhaka, June 6 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has categorically dismissed reports that Bangladesh is facilitating a humanitarian corridor into Myanmar's Rakhine State, calling them "an utter falsehood... Read More


Health ministry asks people to wear masks in public places amid COVID reemergence

Dhaka, June 6 -- Amid a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has requested citizens to wear masks in public places to protect themselves from contracting the virus... Read More


General election in first half of April 2026, says Yunus

Dhaka, June 6 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has said Bangladesh will hold the 13th parliamentary elections in the first half of April next year, significantly narrowing speculation over the timing, ... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus addresses nation

Dhaka, June 6 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has adressed the nation on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha. In his speech, which has broadcast at 7pm on Friday, he spoke about other issues including national sp... Read More


RAB to conduct special security drives during Eid holidays

Dhaka, June 6 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has increased intelligence surveillance and remains on "high alert" to prevent any untoward incidents during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays as it gears up f... Read More


Traffic congestion at Sayedabad frustrates holidaymakers amid Eid rush

Dhaka, June 6 -- Homebound journeys from Dhaka's Sayedabad kicked off relatively smoothly, but traffic congestion has taken hold on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha. A bus accident on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway... Read More


Spice prices cooler this Eid but premium items still sizzle

Dhaka, June 6 -- Spice prices are showing signs of moderation ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, offering some relief to consumers used to sharp seasonal surges. A visit to Dhaka's Karwan Bazar and Saat Tala Mark... Read More