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Election fever absent in Kurigram's char areas amid daily struggles

, Feb. 8 -- Despite the rising political atmosphere ahead of the national elections, the impact is barely felt in the char areas of Kurigram. For residents here, immediate concerns far outweigh elect... Read More


How cherry blossoms became central to Japan's cultural identity

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Japan's decision to cancel a cherry blossom festival near Mount Fuji has drawn wide attention, highlighting the deep cultural significance of sakura in the country. Authorities scrap... Read More


A section of admin leaning to one side: Jamaat complains to EC

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- e-Islami on Sunday alleged the Election Commission that a portion of the administration plays partial role and police raids its offices in different places on various excuses ahead of... Read More


Voters secretly decided whom they'll vote: Nahid

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam said on Sunday that the people of Bangladesh have already decided in secret whom they will vote for and are set to carry out that 'gr... Read More


Hili land port highway upgrade delayed again, cost jumps to Tk 588cr

, Feb. 8 -- A major road development project meant to strengthen connectivity between Dhaka and Hili land port in Dinajpur is facing further delays, with the government proposing a sharp rise in costs... Read More


Bangladesh Polls: BB imposes 96-hour freeze on NPSB internet banking

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Bangladesh Bank has directed all scheduled banks and mobile financial service (MFS) providers to suspend internet banking fund transfer (IBFT) transactions through the National Paymen... Read More


Navy Chief urges to ensure maximum security at polling centres

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Bangladesh Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hasan on Sunday directed all concerned to remain on maximum alert to closely monitor the overall situation at polling centres, maintain law and ... Read More


Money, religion, muscle power still dominate elections: TIB

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has observed that old patterns of the influence of money, religion, muscle power, patriarchy and majoritarian dominance have persisted in t... Read More


Process underway to procure 14 Boeing aircraft by 2035: Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Sunday said the process of procuring 14 aircraft from US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing by 2035 is currently underway. He ma... Read More


100 jail inmates cast postal votes in Jashore

Jashore, Feb. 8 -- A total of 100 prisoners exercised their right to vote through postal ballots at Jashore Central Jail, marking the first time in history that inmates have been allowed to participat... Read More