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BNP raises concerns over cancellation of candidacies for dual citizenship

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- BNP on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over the cancellation of candidates' nomination papers in the name of submission of proof documents of giving up foreign citizenship as well... Read More


Restaurant owners demand urgent govt intervention to dig sector out of'deep crisis'

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The Bangladesh Restaurant Owners' Association (BROA) has warned that the country's restaurant industry is facing an existential threat due to skyrocketing energy costs, persistent in... Read More


Regional dialogue on sustainable blue economy, connectivity begins in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- day regional dialogue titled "Northeast Indian Ocean Regional Dialogue on Sustainable Blue Economy, connectivity, and resilience" officially commenced today (January 13), at a hotel ... Read More


Jujube cultivation brings new prosperity to Cumilla's Shikarpur village

, Jan. 13 -- Shikarpur village in Barura upazila of Cumilla district is witnessing a quiet agricultural revolution as jujube orchards transform the rural landscape and uplift farmers' incomes. Once a... Read More


Bangladesh's GDP growth rises to 4.5% in Q1 of FY2025-26

, Jan. 13 -- Bangladesh's economy posted a stronger performance in the first quarter (Q1) of the 2025-26 fiscal year, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerating to 4.50 percent on a point-t... Read More


Khaleda Zia's legacy honoured in Washington National Press Club

, Jan. 13 -- Diplomats, journalists and policymakers gathered at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to pay tribute to Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, honouring her poli... Read More


EC clears way for 53 more candidates to contest Feb-12 election

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The Election Commission on Tuesday allowed 53 previously rejected aspirants to contest the February-12 national election after hearings, while two Jamaat candidates for Dhaka-2 and C... Read More


Cooking inside operation theatre at Feni General Hospital; probe body formed

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- A departmental investigation has been launched into allegations of cooking inside an operation theatre (OT) and other irregularities at the 250-bed Feni General Hospital, following t... Read More


RU teacher sued in attempted rape case

, Jan. 13 -- An attempted rape case has been filed against Rajshahi University (RU) Assistant Prof. Dulal Ali Mollah. A woman filed the case on January 4 with Chandrima Police Station, said Officer-i... Read More


Around 2,000 feared dead as crackdown on Iranian protests intensifies

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Thousands of people are feared dead following a severe crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran, as families abroad receive harrowing reports from those still inside the country... Read More