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BNP's only aim to restore democracy in Bangladesh: Fakhrul

Thakurgaon, Jan. 25 -- BNP Secretary General and Thakurgaon-1 candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said their party's only goal is to restore democracy in Bangladesh. "BNP is moving forwar... Read More


Poor project planning, inflated costs behind massive wastage: Wahiduddin

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday said poor planning, inflated cost estimates and repeated delays are causing large-scale wastage of public resources. "From the very b... Read More


Bangladesh expresses shock as Hasina speaks at New Delhi event

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- The government and people of Bangladesh have expressed surprise and shock that fugitive Sheikh Hasina, convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity, was... Read More


Proposed poultry policy raises fears of monopolisation in chick supply

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- A proposal to ban the import of day-old chicks for commercial poultry farms included in the final draft of the National Poultry Development Policy-2026 has triggered widespread conce... Read More


'BNP activists shouldn't be afraid, we'll give you shelter': Nasiruddin Patwari

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- led alliance's Dhaka-8 candidate and National Citizen Party (NCP) chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari on Sunday said ordinary BNP activists have nothing to fear, claiming that the N... Read More


BNP to introduce student loan for higher education: Tarique

, Jan. 25 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday said that BNP has a plan to introduce student loan facilities to support those students who want to go abroad for higher education. "Many students f... Read More


Benapole Port on high alert after import of 125 tonnes of MGMCL

, Jan. 25 -- Authorities at Bangladesh's Benapole land port have heightened security following the arrival of a 125-metric-tonne shipment of explosives destined for the Madhyapara Granite Mining Compa... Read More


Benapole Port on high alert as 125 tonnes of MGMCL

, Jan. 25 -- Authorities at Bangladesh's Benapole land port have heightened security following the arrival of a 125-metric-tonne shipment of explosives destined for the Madhyapara Granite Mining Compa... Read More


Court bars disconnection of utility services to under-construction buildings

, Jan. 25 -- The High Court has issued a six-month injunction restraining the authorities concerned from disconnecting electricity, gas and water connections to under-construction buildings in Dhaka. ... Read More


NBR targets faster cargo clearance, simpler customs rules, says its chairman

, Jan. 25 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Sunday said the authority is prioritising trade facilitation, quicker cargo clearance and greater transparency through a b... Read More