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Govt to resist if any attempt is made to obstruct national polls: Quader
Road Transport and Bridge Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said that the government wants to make the upcoming national election free and fair and it will resist if anyone attempts to impede the next election.
Nothing to worry about new US visa policy; don't want arson, violence: Momen
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday (May 25, 2023) said there is nothing to worry about the newly announced US visa policy.
Peaceful voting underway; Law and order situation good: Zayeda
Early voting has been peaceful and the law and order situation is also good, said Zayeda Khatun, an independent mayoral candidate in the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) elections.
US new visa policy does not bother Bangladesh govt: Shahriar Alam
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam said on Wednesday that the new visa policy announced by the US government "does not bother" the government of Bangladesh as authorities are "committed" to holding a free and fair election.
New visa policy to help PM Hasina's govt in holding fair elections: US
The United States has indicated their new Bangladesh-specific visa policy will help Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government in its efforts to hold free and fair elections.
We are economically well, don't be afraid: Planning Minister
Bangladesh is currently under slight financial pressure but there is no reason to be worried, said Planning Minister MA Mannan on Wednesday.
Banks’ chief executives must bear responsibility to control defaulted loans: BB Governor
Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder said on Wednesday that management and chief executives of the banks will have to shoulder the responsibility to reduce defaulted loans as such bad loans have become a serious headache in the banking sector.
AL's instigation behind attacks on BNP rallies: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that BNP leaders and activists are being attacked and implicated in cases afresh due to the instigation by the ruling party.
Tk 6000 crore additional tax can be collected from property tax: CPD
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Wednesday proposed to impose property tax and inheritance tax to reduce wealth inequality and increase revenue collection.
Bangladesh's upcoming national polls will be under AL govt: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday made it clear that the next general election in Bangladesh will be held under her Awami League government and it will be free and fair.
Qatar keen to boost friendly ties with Bangladesh, says its PM
Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday said his country is keen to strengthen its friendly relations with Bangladesh.
UN seeks $42.1 million as urgent support after cyclone Mocha in Bangladesh
The United Nations and its partners in Bangladesh on Tuesday appealed for $42.1 million for the Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi communities in Cox’s Bazar who are facing the devastating impact of Cyclone Mocha.
Interbank dollar exchange rate hit another record high
The interbank exchange rate of the US dollar has jumped to Tk108.75, amid the foreign exchange crisis in the country.
Police, BNP clash in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi
A chase and counter-chase took place between police and BNP leaders and activists in front of Shimanto Square in Dhanmondi area of the city on Tuesday.
Law enforcers cordon off Rajshahi BNP office, March programme cancelled
Members of law enforcement agencies cordoned off the BNP’s Rajshahi office at Malopara in the city and restricted gathering of people and movement of vehicles around the area on Tuesday.