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Govt confident of fair election amid concerns over DC appointments

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- The government on Thursday expressed confidence that a free, fair and impartial election can be held despite concerns over the experience of district administrators (DCs) appointed be... Read More


Iran says it is ready to respond if attacked again

, Jan. 8 -- Iran does not want a war with Israel or the United States, but it is fully prepared to defend itself if it comes under attack again, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday. Spea... Read More


Bangladesh, Germany sign grant agreements worth €21.77 million

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- The governments of Bangladesh and Germany on Thursday signed grant agreements worth a total of €21.77 million for five projects proposed by the German development agency GIZ. T... Read More


US entry decision on Bangladesh unfortunate but not unusual: Touhid Hossain

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday said the latest decision taken by the US administration against Bangladesh is very unfortunate that hurt them but he thinks such ... Read More


US entry decision on Bangladeshis unfortunate but not unusual: Touhid Hossain

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday said the latest decision taken by the US administration against Bangladesh, among a group of countries, is very unfortunate and e... Read More


Govt seeks tax relief on LPG to ease supply crisis and curb rising costs

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- The Energy and Mineral Resources Division has urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to revise the existing VAT and tax structure on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports and local... Read More


EC opens law and order coordination cell

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- The Election Commission (EC) has opened a Law and Order Coordination Cell ahead of the national election and the referendum. The contact numbers of the coordination cell are 02550074... Read More


EC opens law and order coordination cell ahead of February-12 elections

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- The Election Commission (EC) has opened a law and order coordination cell to receive any allegation or information related to violation of electoral codes, electoral irregularities an... Read More


Govt to form Narayanganj Development Authority

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- The government is set to form the Narayanganj Development Authority (NDA) to develop the city and its adjoining areas into a modern, well-planned one. The Ministry of Housing and Pub... Read More


Illegal iPhone assembly factory busted in Dhaka; 3 Chinese nationals held

, Jan. 8 -- Police have uncovered an illegal iPhone assembly factory operated by some Chinese nationals and arrested three of them from separate areas in the capital. Detective Branch Mirpur Division... Read More