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Russian envoy's remarks on Bangladesh polls 'hurt public sentiment': BNP

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The BNP has criticised Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy's "unsolicited" statement about the recent general election in the country, saying it 'hurt the nation's f... Read More


Bangladesh tightens security at border, maritime routes as battles rage in Myanmar

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Bangladesh has beefed up security at the land and sea border as fierce fighting rages between the Myanmar army and armed insurgent groups in the country. The Bangladesh Coast Guard h... Read More


Seesaw standoff: Grown-ups sideline children at Ramna Park's playgrounds

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Within a year of undergoing renovations geared towards accommodating children, Ramna Park is already showing signs of neglect. The playground equipment is falling into disrepair. Som... Read More


Leaders rally for 'movement' but activists are losing heart. So what's next for BNP?

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- After the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's failure to derail the Awami League's campaign in the 12th general election, the party's activists and leaders are staring at a future fraught ... Read More


Over 3.5m Bangladeshis submitted income tax returns

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The two-month extension has increased the number of income tax return submissions and also 'significantly' increased the tax revenue collection, officials from the National Board of R... Read More


Forecast says mild cold waves likely in February

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Bangladesh's north, west, and northwestern districts are likely to experience one to two mild cold waves in the first half of February. However, day and night temperatures will slowl... Read More


Bangladesh raises interest rate on short-term foreign currency loans

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Banks can now charge a maximum interest rate of Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 4 percent on short-term trade financing in foreign currency after Bangladesh Bank raised t... Read More


Bangladesh's Shehlina Ahmed receives honorary British award

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke has presented the insignia of an honorary Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) to Dr Shehlina Ahmed for her contributio... Read More


US may recognise independent Palestinian state: Ambassador Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef SY Ramadan is hopeful that the US will follow the UK's lead in considering the recognition of an independent Palestinian state. The envoy ... Read More


BNP's Mirza Fakhrul denied bail again in case over attack on chief justice's residence

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been denied bail in a case over an attack on the residence of the chief justice during a BNP rally in Dhaka on Oct 28. Dhaka Met... Read More