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Infighting grips BNP over nomination list for Feb polls

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- Intra-party feuds within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have intensified following the announcement of its nomination list for the upcoming national elections scheduled for F... Read More


EC's dialogue with political parties from 13 Nov over nat'l election

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- The Election Commission (EC) is set to begin dialogue with political parties from 13 November, aiming to ensure a free, fair, and participatory national election. Senior Secretary o... Read More


Next polls will be milestone: CEC

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said that the upcoming election marks an important milestone for the nation. He said, "On the one hand, the whole world is watching. On t... Read More


Nat'l crises 'staged dramas' to divert public attention Fakhrul

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday described the ongoing national crises as "staged dramas," alleging they were deliberately created to mislead citizens who ... Read More


'80pc of strokes preventable thru lifestyle changes'

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- Nearly 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by adopting healthier lifestyles - through controlling high blood pressure, quitting smoking, maintaining a balanced diet, and staying p... Read More


IMF to decide next loan with elected govt

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will make its final decision on releasing Bangladesh's next loan installment only after the ... Read More


Artificial crisis drives onion prices up despite ample supply

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- The price of onion has increased in the market round the week due to manipulation and creating an artificial crisis for importing approval, though there is no shortage of onion in th... Read More


Govt to decide shareholders' fate for merger: Adviser

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- The government will make the final decision on the status of shareholders of the five Shariah-based banks proposed for merger, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Sunday. Sp... Read More


Dengue claims 6 more lives

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- Bangladesh on Saturday logged its highest single-day spike in dengue infections this year, with 1,195 new hospital admissions in the 24 hours till Friday morning, according to the Di... Read More


'Army extends full support to rule of law'

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim has said that the Bangladesh Army has shown its fullest support for the country's laws and the judicial process. He made... Read More