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NIMD delegation meets BNP, talks about polls

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- A visiting delegation from the Netherlands-based Institute for Multi-Party Democracy (NIMD) met BNP leaders on Thursday and discussed Bangladesh's overall political situation and iss... Read More


Smriti Irani confirms Bill Gates' cameo in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Smriti Irani has confirmed that businessman and philanthropist Bill Gates will make a special appearance in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, calling it a "historic moment" for India... Read More


Spinners bag all wickets as Bangladesh outclass West Indies to win the series

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Bangladesh spinners bagged all the wickets when West Indies tried to chase down the big target of 297 runs, and helped the Tigers win the match by 179 runs on Thursday evening in Dha... Read More


Bangladesh Bank reinstates extra increment benefit to attract, retain top talent

, Oct. 23 -- Bangladesh Bank has reinstated the provision of additional increments for officers directly recruited to the 9th and 10th pay grades in a bid to attract and retain highly qualified indivi... Read More


Govt approves draft RPO barring fugitives from polls, reviving 'No' vote option

, Oct. 23 -- The government on Thursday approved the draft RPO (Amendment), barring fugitives from contesting elections and reintroducing a 'No' vote option in constituencies with a single candidate. ... Read More


Salahuddin dismisses Jamaat's call for executive recognition of July Charter

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- e-Islami's proposal to give the July National Charter constitutional recognition through an executive order, BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday said a state cannot be run on emo... Read More


Not worried about political parties' remarks, relations cordial: Adviser Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Law Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Thursday said the interim government is not worried about political parties' occasional remarks questioning the neutrality of advisers, noting t... Read More


Two die in Mymensingh road crash

Mymensingh, Oct. 23 -- Two motorcyclists were killed after a speeding bus rammed into their bike in Tarakanda upazila of Mymensingh on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Shamsul Alam Tofail, 4... Read More


Integrated efforts needed to improve Dhaka's traffic system: DMP Commissioner

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Mohammad Sajjat Ali on Thursday stressed the need for coordinated efforts among all relevant agencies to improve the capital's tra... Read More


Bangladesh sets new record with 36 factories earning LEED certification in a year

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The Bangladesh apparel industry has achieved a new global milestone in sustainable manufacturing with 36 factories earning international environmental compliance certifications in a ... Read More