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Hero Alom assaulted near polling centre

Independent candidate Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, in the Dhaka-17 by-polls was physically assaulted at a polling centre in Banani
17 July 2023, 09:37 AM

Many non-AL polling agents struggle to name their candidates

Nearly all polling agents of Dhaka-17 by-poll candidates, other than those of the ruling Awami League candidate, were unable to identify their candidates during the ongoing by-polls
17 July 2023, 09:26 AM

Ideal College student stabbed to death by 'muggers' in Dhanmondi

A college student died after being stabbed allegedly by muggers in Dhaka's Dhanmondi area last night
17 July 2023, 07:30 AM

26kg gold paste found abandoned under seats of aircraft in Dhaka airport

Around 26 kilogrammes of gold in paste form was recovered from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka this morning
17 July 2023, 06:53 AM

Independent candidate Tarikul quits Dhaka-17 by-polls

Just three hours after voting began, independent candidate Md Tarikul Islam withdrew from the Dhaka-17 by-elections, saying there was no environment for fair polls to take place
17 July 2023, 06:42 AM

Low initial turnout as people in Banani, Gulshan, Baridhara wake up late: Arafat

"People in the Gulshan, Banani, and Baridhara areas wake up late. But in Karail and Bhasantek areas, voter turnout is good. So far, the voting environment is peaceful"
17 July 2023, 06:26 AM

Dhaka-17 by-polls: Voter turnout low in first 2 hours

Voting for the Dhaka-17 by-elections began this morning amid a thin presence of voters at all centres
17 July 2023, 04:57 AM

Dhaka-17 by-polls underway

Voting for the Dhaka-17 by-elections began this morning amid a thin presence of voters due to rain
17 July 2023, 02:55 AM

EU delegation in meeting with BNP leaders

The European Union’s election exploratory mission has started a meeting with the BNP leaders at the party Chairperson Khaleda Zia's Gulshan office
15 July 2023, 03:29 AM

Journalists form human chain to demand repeal of DSA

Journalists today once again demanded the repeal of the Digital Security Act (DSA), saying the law is being used to harass journalists and suppress freedom of expression.
14 July 2023, 10:02 AM

Introduce sewage system across the country, PM tells authorities

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked authorities concerned to introduce water purification and sewage system in all divisional cities, districts, upazilas and union level in phases
13 July 2023, 08:40 AM

Canadian high commissioner in meeting with Fakhrul

Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Lillly Nicholls is holding a meeting with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
13 July 2023, 08:06 AM

DSCC launches special control room to combat dengue menace

DSCC Mayor Taposh will be present at the control room, overseeing and monitoring the Aedes mosquito control activities conducted across various wards and regions
13 July 2023, 07:54 AM

BNP had a 1-point demand in 2014 too, but it died at the start: Hasan Mahmud

Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud today said the BNP had announced a one-point demand before the 2014 elections too, but that had yielded no results.
12 July 2023, 12:11 PM

Dengue test now at half price in govt hospitals

Patients from now on can get their dengue tests at Tk 50 instead of Tk 100 in all public hospitals across the country.
12 July 2023, 10:27 AM

AL rally begins near south gate of Baitul Mukarram

The ruling Awami League’s peace rally started near the south gate of National Mosque Baitul Mukarram around 2:30pm.
12 July 2023, 10:21 AM

AL leaders, activists start gathering at rally venue

Braving rain, activists of Awami League have started to gather in front of the south gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque to attend the party's peace rally
12 July 2023, 08:02 AM

Lack of public transport cause hardships on day of AL, BNP rallies

Around 10:30am at the Shyamoli bus stand, Fatema Tuz Zohra was trying her best to console her ailing infant, while looking around anxiously
12 July 2023, 07:20 AM

BNP men gather at Nayapaltan ahead of today's rally

BNP leaders and activists have been arriving at the party's Nayapaltan headquarters from 9:00am today to take part in their one-point movement
12 July 2023, 04:50 AM

Light to moderate rain likely

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers may occur at many places of the country.
11 July 2023, 09:57 AM