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Tarique emotionally touches Bangladesh soil barefoot

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday made an emotional touch to Bangladesh soil barefoot at the airport after he was accorded a warm receptio... Read More


Tarique calls Yunus from airport

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- BNP leader Tarique Rahman spoke by phone with Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus shortly after landing in Dhaka. During the conversation, Tarique thanked the interim government for the ar... Read More


Tarique leaves for 300 feet area from airport

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thursday afternoon for the reception venue in 300 feet area in a bulletproof bus. The bus carrying ... Read More


Cold wave felt in Dhaka as temperature drops to seasonal low

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- Dhaka experienced a marked spell of winter on Thursday as dense fog and cold winds swept across the capital from early morning, intensifying the chill that had so far been more prono... Read More


Tarique seeks peace, unity on homecoming

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- On a euphoric homecoming after precious 17 years in forced political exile, BNP leader Tarique Rahman promises political bonhomie in the divisive polity and calls for rebuilding Bang... Read More


Red bus with 'Bangladesh first' slogan ready at Dhaka airport for Tarique

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- A red bus bearing the slogan 'Bangladesh First' has been kept ready in front of the VIP terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport ahead of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman... Read More


Sarjis welcomes Tarique's return with call for unity

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- NCP leader Sarjis Alam has welcomed Tarique's return to Bangladesh, saying he hopes political forces will work "together" to rebuild the country. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Sar... Read More


From elders to teenagers, diverse masses throng to welcome Tarique Rahman home

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- A sea of people from all walks of life thronged the 300 Feet Road on Thursday to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman back to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile. "I have come ... Read More


Import duty on dates cut by 40pc

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- The government has reduced the existing import duty on dates by 40 per cent to ensure its adequate supply and help stabilise market prices during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. ... Read More


BTMA seeks longer material import credit

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- Textile millers have urged the Bangladesh Bank to further extend the import credit period for cotton and other industrial raw materials to 360 days. They warned that a return to the... Read More