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Bangladesh Polls: Last date for withdrawal of candidature expires today

Dhaka, Jan. 20 -- Tuesday (January 20) marks the final day for candidates to withdraw their nominations in the upcoming national election, which is scheduled to be held on February 12. Political part... Read More


Guns replace sticks in Narsingdi char areas as election nears

Narsingdi, Jan. 20 -- As the country gears up for the national election, Narsingdi is witnessing a surge in the use of illegal firearms, raising serious concerns about public safety and the polls envi... Read More


Gold price hits fresh record in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have soared to a new all-time high, with the price of 22-carat gold set at Tk 238,879 per bhori (11.664 grams), following the latest adjustment by the Bangl... Read More


IMF tranche delay posed no threat to Bangladesh's economy: BB Governor

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Bangladesh's economy has not suffered any adverse impact despite the delay in receiving the sixth tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsa... Read More


RAB officer killed in Chattogram attack; 3 others injured

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- An officer of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) was killed and three others were injured in a gun attack by armed criminals while recovering weapons in the hilly area of Jungle Salimp... Read More


10 injured in BNP activists' fraternal clash in Jhenaidah

Jhenaidah, Jan. 19 -- At least 10 individuals were injured in a clash between two BNP factions over establishing dominance in Shailkupa upazila of Jhenaidah on Monday morning. The incident took place... Read More


Navy arrests wanted terrorist, seizes firearms in Teknaf

Teknaf, Jan. 19 -- Bangladesh Navy arrested Shamshul Haque, a top terrorist with warrants in multiple cases, during an operation in Nazirpara area of Teknaf upazila on Sunday night, seizing firearms a... Read More


Chankharpul massacre verdict on Tuesday; BTV to air live

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The verdict in the crimes against humanity case over the killing of six people during the July Uprising of 2024 at Chankharpul in the capital will be delivered Tuesday, and the proce... Read More


Mustafizur Rahman named in Wisden's 2025 T20 team of the year

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman has earned a spot in Wisden's Men's T20 Team of the Year for 2025. His stellar performances across international and franchise cricket over the past year ... Read More


Dhaka bus system to adopt counter-based system, use e-ticketing to instil discipline

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The Dhaka Transport Owners' Association, in collaboration with the Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), has taken an initiative to operate buses in Dhaka city and its... Read More