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Oxfam condemns misogynistic backlash; calls for protecting women, feminist voices

Dhaka, May 9 -- Oxfam in Bangladesh on Friday said they are "deeply concerned" by the recent surge in disinformation, misogynistic rhetoric and public attacks targeting women and feminist voices which... Read More


Decision to ban Awami League lies with govt, EC, not us: Moyeen Khan

Dhaka, May 9 -- BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Friday said the government and the Election Commission can decide whether the Awami League should be banned or barred from the election. "Whe... Read More


Protesters gather near Jamuna demanding ban on AL

Dhaka, May 9 -- Leaders and activists from various political parties, including the NCP, began gathering at the Fountain Square of Mintu Road near the residence of the Chief Adviser following Jumma' p... Read More


Lack of dedicated cycling lanes puts riders at risk in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 9 -- Dedicated cycling lanes on Bangladesh roads still remain more of a distant dream when each year globally, nearly 1.2 million people lose their lives on the roads, more than a quarter o... Read More


Demand to Ban AL: Govt to take decision soon in consultation with political parties

Dhaka, May 9 -- Urging patience, the interim government on Friday said they woud soon make a decision on the demand to ban the Bangladesh Awami League (AL) in consultation with political parties. "Un... Read More


Govt considers ban on Awami League citing dictatorship, terror links

Dhaka, May 9 -- The interim government on Friday said they are considering with due importance the demand raised by various political parties, organisations and the public to ban the Awami League on c... Read More


Tarique Rahman's wife Dr Zubaida is set to get back her job as govt physician

Dhaka, May 9 -- Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, is set to get back her previous government job after around 13 years as the authorities are considering to reappoint her... Read More


Carter Center delegation meets Fakhrul, discusses election

Dhaka, May 9 -- member delegation from the United States-based Carter Center held a meeting with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed Bangladesh's current political situatio... Read More


Body of youth retrieved from Narail water body

Narail, May 9 -- Police recovered the body of a youth from a water body in Lohagara upazila of Narail on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Salman Khandakar, 24, son of Khaza Khandakar of... Read More


IPL suspended amid military tension between India and Pakistan

Dhaka, May 9 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been suspended indefinitely due to escalating border tensions between India and Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) conf... Read More