Bangladesh Dhaka

Dhaka Marks International Women’s Day with Celebrations Highlighting Strength and Equality

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International Women’s Day was observed across the capital on Sunday, with a range of programmes celebrating women’s achievements, resilience and contributions to society. Events throughout […]

Bangladesh Dhaka

Advance Eid-ul-Fitr Train Tickets for 18 March Go on Sale as Bangladesh Railway Continues Online System

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Advance train tickets for travel on 18 March ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr went on sale Sunday, marking the sixth day of Bangladesh Railway’s staggered online ticketing […]

Bangladesh Dhaka

Islamic Bank Depositors Clash with Police as Protests Erupt Outside Bangladesh Bank

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Depositors from several Islamic banks staged a human chain and sit‑in outside Bangladesh Bank in Dhaka’s Motijheel district, demanding urgent action over what they describe […]

Bangladesh Dhaka

Global Media Group Launches Major Reform and Safety Programme for Bangladesh’s Press

International Media Support (IMS) has formally launched its first full-scale media development programme in Bangladesh, marking a significant push to strengthen press freedom, journalist safety […]

Bangladesh Dhaka

DMP Shuffles Key Leadership Roles Across Four Major Divisions

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The Dhaka Metropolitan Police has carried out a significant reshuffle, transferring deputy commissioners across four important divisions in a move described as routine administrative restructuring. […]

Bangladesh Dhaka

Bangladesh Railway to Begin Advance Eid Ticket Sales from 3 March

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Bangladesh Railway will start selling advance Eid‑ul‑Fitr train tickets from 3 March, aiming to ensure a smoother holiday journey for homebound passengers. According to a […]

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Major Publishers Withdraw from Amar Ekushey Boimela, Accusing Authorities of “Disrespectful” and “Dubious” Planning

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A coalition of leading Bangladeshi publishing houses, operating under the banner Prakashak Oikyo, has announced it will withdraw from this year’s Amar Ekushey Boimela, alleging […]

Bangladesh Dhaka

Chawkbazar Comes Alive as Iconic Iftar Market Draws Crowds Ahead of Ramadan

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On Thursday (19 February), a visit to Chawkbazar’s Circular Road revealed the familiar rhythm of Ramadan returning in full force. From just after the Zuhr […]

Bangladesh Dhaka

New Government Confronts First Major Test as Ramadan Price Pressures Intensify

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Bangladesh’s new government steps into office facing an immediate and delicate challenge: stabilising the market ahead of Ramadan. For millions of citizens, the cost of […]

Bangladesh Dhaka

Dhaka Police Bans All Gatherings Around Bangladesh Secretariat From Wednesday

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Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a sweeping ban on all types of meetings, rallies and public gatherings in and around the Bangladesh Secretariat and […]