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Tarique Rahman moves to rein in BNP's rebel candidates

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- With the BNP struggling to rein in rebel candidates despite repeated warnings and organisational efforts, party Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to hold meetings with them in a l... Read More


Bangladesh Polls: 164 file appeals over nomination decisions in 2 days

, Jan. 6 -- A total of 164 aspirants filed appeals with the Election Commission in the first two days, challenging returning officers' decisions on the acceptance and rejection of nomination papers fo... Read More


'No confusion over polls; we're well prepared': Shafiqul Alam

, Jan. 6 -- The interim government on Tuesday ruled out any uncertainty or confusion regarding the national election scheduled for February 12, stating that they are now better prepared. "Those who a... Read More


Bangladesh Bank moves to liquidate nine NBFIs amid financial sector reforms

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- Bangladesh Bank is set to initiate the liquidation of nine non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) following the consolidation of five troubled Shariah banks into a single entity, mar... Read More


Rana Pratap Bairagi killing not linked to religion, journalism: Govt

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- The interim government on Tuesday said the killing of Rana Pratap Bairagi cannot be linked to religion or any journalistic matter, stressing that local police have confirmed the victi... Read More


Woman found dead at Dhaka's Khilgaon

, Jan. 6 -- year-old woman was found dead at her residence in Kusumbag Police Park area of Khilgaon in the capital early Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Sonia Akter, an employee of a software... Read More


Bangladesh Bank purchases $223.5 million from 14 banks to stabilise forex rate

, Jan. 6 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) purchased a total of US $223.50 million from 14 banks on Tuesday as part of its ongoing effort to stabilise the foreign exchange market. Arif Hossain Khan, Executive ... Read More


VIP protocol for party chiefs undermines level playing field: Islami Andolan

, Jan. 6 -- Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) on Tuesday alleged that the leaders of one or two political parties are receiving VVIP treatment, creating hurdles to a level playing field ahead of the nat... Read More


ACC sues Premier Bank ex-chairman HBM Iqbal, others over embezzlement of Tk 8.7 cr

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed five separate cases over the alleged embezzlement of Tk 8.7crore from Premier Bank through fraudulent advertising bills in 2020. ACC deputy dire... Read More


No election observers in Bangladesh without UNGA mandate: UN

, Jan. 6 -- The United Nations has said it will not send observers to Bangladesh unless mandated by the UN General Assembly or the Security Council. "No. We do not. the UN itself doesn't send observe... Read More