West Bengal exit poll prediction
The battle for power in West Bengal appears to be a close one, with the exit polls showing a narrow win for the Bharatiya Janata...
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Iran war could push 30m people into poverty
The ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran risks pushing more than 30 million people across 160 countries into poverty, the head of the United Nations Development...
‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’ Declares Trump
US President Donald Trump has criticized Iran over its handling of nuclear negotiations, saying the country has failed to move toward a deal. In a...
First DC confce under new govt starts 3 May
The annual Deputy Commissioners’ (DC) Conference is scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 May, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman set to inaugurate the...
Constitutional impasse returns as govt floats spl committee
The government on Wednesday renewed its push to form a special parliamentary committee on constitutional amendment, asking the opposition to nominate five members to the...
New digital law fuels civil liberty concern
New digital regulations in Bangladesh could pave the way for a governance model centred on surveillance, warned Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh, on...
‘Justice for all key to democracy’
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said his government has taken steps to ensure access to justice for all, especially the financially disadvantaged. The PM...
Uproar over freedom fighter remark in parliament
Parliament on Tuesday witnessed heated exchanges after BNP lawmaker Fazlur Rahman (Kishoreganj-4) remarked that no family member of freedom fighters should join the politics of...
BB cuts remittance dollar cap to Tk122.85
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has informally advised commercial banks to reduce their US dollar buying rates, setting a ceiling of Tk122.85 for remittance purchases, in a...
UK freezes £250m Bangladesh-linked assets
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladesh in recovering stolen assets and strengthening economic governance, while intensifying global efforts to tackle illicit...