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Dutch rights activist Harry van Bommel said a plan is underway to file a petition with the Netherlands parliament regarding the genocide carried out by the Pakistan occupation forces on Bangladeshis during their 1971 Liberation War and arrange for witnesses to testify before the parliamentarians.

At least 88 out of the total 126 polling centres have been identified as “highly important” for the upcoming Barishal City Corporation (BCC) election scheduled on June 12.

In clear violation of the electoral code of conduct, several staff members of Barishal City Corporation have been actively engaging with voters, going door-to-door to secure support and votes for the Awami League mayoral candidate Abul Khair Abdullah.

As the eagerly anticipated meeting to resolve the conflict between Abul Khair Abdullah, the Awami League mayoral candidate, and his nephew Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, the incumbent mayor, draws closer, there is also skepticism surrounding it.

The long-awaited meeting, aimed at resolving the internal conflict between Awami League’s Barishal mayoral candidate Abul Khair Abdullah and his nephew Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah, has been scheduled to take place on May 26.

Tucked away on the first floor of 110 no building in Old Dhaka’s Tanti Bazar lies a hidden gem that has been serving up some of the most delicious and affordable vegetarian cuisines for over two decades. With a menu boasting 28 to 30 different vegetable-based options at prices ranging from Tk 10 to Tk 50, Jagannath Bhojonalay has become a popular destination for anyone seeking a satisfying yet budget-friendly meal.

Dhaka experienced severe traffic congestion during the morning and evening rush yesterday as offices in the capital reopened after a day’s holiday, causing acute sufferings for commuters.

Dhalpur’s Telegu community evicted without financial assistance, resource allocation

Only three years ago, the old Buriganga channel would serve as a playground for children as it would remain withered during the dry season.

At the heart of Dhaka’s Baridhara block-G, lies a one-acre graveyard that has been serving as the final resting place for thousands of people for decades. But what sets this graveyard apart is its unique story of generosity.

DSCC plans to turn it into Hatirjheel-like space; cleaning work already underway

Around 150 years ago, Haji Alimuddin’s late father established a family graveyard on an acre of land in what is now the capital’s Baridhara block-G

Dhaka North City Corporation has been working for years to relocate the Karwan Bazar wholesale market, which many believe is a major cause of traffic congestion in Dhaka.

Traders of Dhaka’s New Super Market are desperately trying to reopen their business after the firemen doused the fire and handed over the market to the market authorities around 10:00am yesterday.

Sarees, worth about Tk 85 lakh, were completely damaged at Razzak's shops on the second floor of the market. He, however, could save around 15 percent of his stock after throwing sacks filled with sarees to the ground from the second floor

Saiful Islam, owner of three shops at the New Super Market, tried his best to retrieve clothes from his shop after a massive fire ripped through the market early today. But he failed.

Living in a mess, an accommodation arrangement where individuals share their living space with others, has been a common practice for bachelors in Bangladesh, particularly for those living in urban areas.

Three years ago, the prime minister ordered setting up an Intensive Care Unit in every district hospital. A project was then initiated to open 10-bed ICUs in 43 district hospitals and 10 medical college hospitals.

Traders of the burnt-down Bangabazar Shopping Complex will erect makeshift shops on the ground to resume their business ahead of Eid.

During today’s iftar, Bangabazar traders and firefighters were seen breaking fast amid chaos and ruins caused by the devastating fire.