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Extortion hike claims spark Dhaka-Mymensingh highway blockade by transport workers

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Transport workers have blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway to protest a "resurgence" in extortion, alleging that illegal tolls have skyrocketed fivefold since the formation of the n... Read More


150 BNP activists face charges for obstructing MP Rumeen Farhana at Shaheed Minar in Brahmanbaria

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- A case has been filed against 150 people for allegedly obstructing newly elected MP Rumeen Farhana from paying tribute at the Shaheed Minar in Brahmanbaria and assaulting her support... Read More


Bangladesh central bank buys another $123m to steady exchange rate

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Bangladesh Bank has purchased a further $123 million from the market as part of its efforts to stabilise the exchange rate. With the latest intervention, the central bank's total do... Read More


Bangladesh central bank buys another $123mn to steady exchange rate

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Bangladesh Bank has purchased a further $123 million from the market as part of its efforts to stabilise the exchange rate. With the latest intervention, the central bank's total do... Read More


BCB bans women's team selector Manjurul Islam over 'sexually harassing' Jahanara

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has barred Manjurul Islam from all forms of cricketing activity under its jurisdiction following allegations of sexual harassment made by former wo... Read More


BNP Standing Committee member Selima Rahman hospitalised with cardiac issues

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- BNP Standing Committee member Selima Rahman has been put under intensive observation in the coronary care unit (CCU) of a private hospital after suffering a heart attack. The party'... Read More


PM Tarique orders steps to operationalise Dhaka airport's long-awaited third terminal

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered the launch of the third terminal at Shahjalal International Airport. He issued the directive on Sunday during a review meeting held at the ... Read More


Police chief Baharul says parties under activity bans not allowed to operate

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said parties under an operational ban will not be allowed to function, amid emerging reports of the Awami League reopening party of... Read More


Bangladesh Army shake-up sees new CGS, AFD PSO and DGFI chief in major command changes

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- A major shake-up at the top levels of the Bangladesh Army has brought new leadership to key posts including the chief of general staff (CGS), principal staff officer (PSO) of the Arm... Read More


PBI arrests domestic worker who allegedly killed, looted elderly couple in Uttara

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- A domestic worker accused of drugging an elderly couple and looting their flat in Uttara has been arrested. The suspect, who took up work under the fake name "Marufa", was identifie... Read More