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Canada advocates for 'free, participatory' elections in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- The Canadian High Commission in Dhaka on Thursday said Canada has been a longstanding advocate for 'free, fair, inclusive and participatory' elections in Bangladesh. Canadian High Co... Read More


Fair polls key to stability, law and order

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- The Bangladesh Army has expressed confidence that a free, fair, and impartial election - held in line with the government's outlined framework - will help restore stability and streng... Read More


Mamdani's historic win as NY City Mayor

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani was elected on Tuesday as the 111th mayor of New York City, defeating the former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and maki... Read More


Hasina 'butcher of Bengal'

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday said that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces accusations of responsibility for the killing of hundreds of young men a... Read More


Dengue claims 10 more lives

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- At least ten people died of dengue fever across the country in the last 24 hours. Wednesday marked the second-highest single-day death toll from dengue this year. The highest was rec... Read More


Depositors of 5 merged banks likely to get back money in a month

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Bangladesh Bank has sent letters to five banks, First Security Islami Bank, Union Bank, Global Islami Bank, Social Islami Bank, and EXIM Bank, informing them of the merger decision un... Read More


BEPZA expands into high-tech manufacturing with new drone project

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has approved a new investment by Chinese-owned AeroSynth Limited to establish a drone manufacturing facility at the BEPZA Econ... Read More


Stock index sinks below 5000-mark after four months

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- The key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell below threshold of 5000-mark after four months on Wednesday as jittery investors dumped their holdings amid a lack of clear direct... Read More


Election wind blowing as BNP declares list of 237 candidates

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- The election wind is now blowing in the country. The wind has intensified as the largest political party announced the names of potential candidates for 237 seats in the upcoming par... Read More


AG to contest Feb national polls

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman Ripon has said that he will participate in the next national election, scheduled for February 2026. "I have sought nomination from the BNP. I will con... Read More