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BR to offer special trains for Bishwa Ijtema attendees

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Bangladesh Railway (BR) has scheduled seven pairs of special trains to ensure smooth transportation for devotees attending the three-day Bishwa Ijtema, the world's second-largest Mus... Read More


Students' new political party may emerge, CA tells FT

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has said the formation of a new political party by students is a possibility, and they are already campaigning for it, reports the British daily newsp... Read More


People should decide leadership in free, fair polls: Tarique

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said his party is hopeful for a credible national election in Bangladesh, one that will allow the people to choose their leaders for the next f... Read More


Trump's business partner eyes investment in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Gentry Beach - a business partner of US President Donald Trump - has expressed interest in investing in mineral and gas exploration in Bangladesh. He conveyed his interest during a ... Read More


Shab-e-Barat on Feb 14

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- The Holy Shab-e-Barat will be observed on the night of February 14, as the Shaban moon was not sighted in Bangladesh on Thursday. As the moon was not sighted the holy month of Shaba... Read More


Switzerland halts foreign aid to BD, Albania, and Zambia

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- The Swiss government has announced that it will discontinue its development aid programmes in Bangladesh, Albania, and Zambia, following a reduction in foreign aid funding approved b... Read More


Honeymoon period to end for interim govt: ICG

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- The Brussels-based International Crisis Group (ICG) said on Thursday that political tensions in Bangladesh are expected to rise this year as parties and key stakeholders negotiate re... Read More


Hasina directly ordered disappearances, killings

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned that the interim government's hard-won progress could be at risk if swift and structural reforms are not implemented to withstand future governmen... Read More


Fire threats surge due to faulty wiring, gas cylinder risks

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Fire incidents have become an increasingly alarming issue across Bangladesh, with both the frequency of incidents and the associated damage showing a sharp rise in recent years. In 2... Read More


Sufferings spark amid railway strike

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Railway authorities and protesting running staff have failed to reach an understanding after meeting amid the ongoing strike of the railway running staff. Following a pre-announced ... Read More