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EU wants to see credible, participatory elections in Bangladesh
UNB, Dhaka : The European Union on Wednesday expressed hope that Bangladesh will hold a democratic, credible, peaceful and participatory elections. “We hope to see...
NBR extends tax return submission deadline by two months
UNB, Dhaka : The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for income tax return submission by two months till January 31 for...
BNP’s 48-hr blockade, hartal starts today
Staff Reporter : BNP is set to start its eighth spell of blockade tomorrow, imposing a 24-hour nationwide blockade on roads, rails, and waterways. The...
Forex reserves drop to $15.82b
UNB : Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves continued to fall with the usable reserves standing now at USD $ 15.82 billion as per IMF guideline, according...
HRW condemns govt crackdown on opposition
Staff Reporter : Human Rights Watch (HRW) has vehemently lambasted the government’s crackdown on the oppositions ahead of election and urged the diplomatic partners to...
BNP to enforce blockade Wednesday, hartal Thursday
UNB, Dhaka : The BNP is going to enforce a 24-hour fresh road-rail-waterway blockade across the country starting from Wednesday morning and a daylong hartal...
6 incidents of arson violence reported in 24 hrs: Fire Service
UNB, Dhaka : At least six arson attacks were recorded in 24 hours till 6 am on Monday during the 48-hour blockade called by BNP...
We must secure our people’s salvation through democracy
– Mainul Hosein : Masterminds of mafia kind of celebration of plundering is not politics or political leadership. The country is in seize of a...
Now CEC says election can be rescheduled if BNP decides to join
UNB, Dhaka : The next general election can be rescheduled if BNP wants to join the election, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal...
12th parliamentary election: AL reveals list of candidates for 298 constituencies
UNB, Dhaka : Awami League on Sunday announced the names of candidates for 298 constituencies for the 12th national election. Awami League general secretary Obaidul...
PM unveils HSC, equivalent results
UNB, Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina unveiled the results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations online on Sunday morning. Education Minister...