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Few women in the race as Bangladesh goes to polls

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Despite decades of pledges to ensure women's political empowerment, the upcoming national election paints a starkly different picture, with female representation on the ballot remain... Read More


Gold price jumps Tk 6,299 per bhori in Bangladesh after brief cut

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh surged again on Saturday noon, rising by Tk 6,299 per bhori (11.664 gram), barely hours after a reduction announced on Friday night, according to the Bangla... Read More


North Bengal to be agro-industry hub if Jamaat comes to power: Shafiqur Rahman

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said North Bengal would be developed into a hub of agro-based industries if his party comes to power. "North Bengal supplies food and nut... Read More


Bangladesh, Costa Rica eye stronger ties

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Costa Rica has expressed its support for Bangladesh's upcoming candidacy as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, as the two countries seek to strengthen relations acros... Read More


Titas Gas to face low pressure for 24 hours from Saturday

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC on Friday said that gas supply across all its supply areas will remain under low pressure for 24 hours due to reduced LNG supply. In a me... Read More


Plenty on fields: Why vegetables so expensive in Dhaka?

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Winter has brought a bumper vegetable harvest across the country, supported by smooth transportation and abundant supply, yet Dhaka's consumers are seeing little relief at the market... Read More


Farmer suffers Tk 10 lakh as watermelon field vandalized in Sylhet

, Jan. 23 -- A farmer in Jaintapur, Sylhet, has suffered nearly Tk 10 lakh in losses after unidentified individuals allegedly vandalized his watermelon field over a past dispute. According to the com... Read More


2 killed, at least 10 injured as mini-bus overturns in Mymensingh

, Jan. 23 -- Two people, including a bus helper, were killed and at least 10 others injured when a mini-bus overturned on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, Thursday evening. The ac... Read More


Two candidates fined in Jessore for violating election code during campaign

, Jan. 23 -- A mobile court in Monirampur upazila of Jashore has fined two parliamentary candidates a total of Tk 2.3 lakh for causing traffic congestion and violating the election code of conduct on ... Read More


Iran says 'finger on trigger' as Trump claims Tehran wants talks

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard has warned the United States that its forces remain on high alert, even as President Donald Trump said Tehran appears willing to enter negotiation... Read More