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EU Envoy meets Jamaat Ameer, reaffirms support for Bangladesh's democratic transition

DHAKA, Jan. 29 -- European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Thursday met with Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman, reaffirming the EU's support for Bangladesh's democratic tr... Read More


Awami League must face trial, seek apology before returning to politics: Ali Riaz

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Awami League must face the ongoing judicial process over the July uprising killings and seek apology if it wants to return to active politics, said Prof Ali Riaz, Special Assistant t... Read More


Indian cricketer, commentator slam Pakistan's hesitation over World Cup

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- As the cricketing world awaits the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) final decision on participating in the T20 World Cup, Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane and commentator Harsha Bhogle ... Read More


Politics a duty, not a business: Mirza Fakhrul

Thakurgaon, Jan. 29 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said he has never treated politics as a source of income, revealing that he sold his ancestral property to finance ... Read More


Man arrested with looted foreign pistol, ammunition in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a man along with a looted foreign-made pistol and 290 rounds of ammunition from the North Goran area in the capital early Thursday. The arreste... Read More


Sexual harassment prevention draft among six ordinances cleared by govt

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- The Council of Advisers on Thursday approved six draft ordinances, three proposals, and one policy, including the draft Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace and Education... Read More


Election atmosphere to improve further with gradual presence of security forces: Shafiqul Alam

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Thursday expressed optimism that the security situation would improve with the gradual deployment of security forces, stating that po... Read More


Sherpur violence: EC to withdraw Jhenaigati UNO, OC

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday decided to withdraw the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) and the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Jhenaigati Upazila in Sherpur district following Wedn... Read More


HC clears way for deal with foreign operator for New Mooring terminal

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- The High Court on Thursday dismissed the rule issued on a petition challenging the legality of the Chittagong Port Authority's (CPA) ongoing process of signing an agreement with a fo... Read More


Peace, not conflict, Tarique tells Rajshahi rally

Rajshahi, Jan. 29 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday called on the interim government to carry out a fair and thorough investigation into the recent incident in Sherpur, stressing that his par... Read More