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Polls schedule to be announced today

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- The Election Commission is set to announce the schedule for Bangladesh's 13th national election and the upcoming referendum on the July National Charter at 6pm on Thursday, marking a... Read More


Barrister Mainul Hosein: A lifetime defender of democracy

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- Speakers at a discussion and Doa Mahfil have remembered Barrister Mainul Hosein saying that he spent his entire life fighting for democracy and never backed down, no matter how diffi... Read More


'Khaleda Zia responds to treatment'

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with her condition being closely monitored by a team of national and internation... Read More


To save country, Sheaf of Paddy must win: Tarique

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that to save the country, the Sheaf of Paddy (Dhaner Shish) must win; there is no alternative. He said people's right to live is inherent... Read More


ADB cuts Bangladesh's growth forecast to 4.7pc amid weak exports

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- Although South Asia's economic growth projection has been upgraded, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised down Bangladesh's growth outlook to 4.7 per cent for the current fisc... Read More


Banglalink secures licence to launch digital payment services

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- Banglalink has received the "No Objection Certificate" from Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday to commence operations as a Payment Service Provider or PSP, the company said in a statement.... Read More


BNP, JaPa and Jamaat to vie for vote

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- Alam Sarowar Tito, Kishoreganj : Ahead of the 13th National Parliament Election in sight, the election campaign has begun in Kishorganj - 3 (Karimganj -Tarail) constituency is known... Read More


Asif, Mahfuz exit as election plans shift

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- Two key youth representatives of Bangladesh's interim government Mahfuz Alam and Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan resigned from their advisory posts on Wednesday, in what marks another sign... Read More


Only BNP understands reforms what BD truly needs: Mirza Abbas

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas on Wednesday said those who talk about 'reforms', except BNP, do not actually know what reforms the country needs, as they are only focused on gaining p... Read More


Key reforms 'safeguarded' from political reversal: Asif

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Thursday said the reforms enacted by the interim government following the July mass uprising are structurally protect... Read More