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Six people including Nabiullah Nabi, joint convener of Dhaka south unit of BNP, were arrested in connection with Friday’s arson attack on Benapole Express train in Dhaka’s Gopibagh area that left four people dead. The identities of the other arrestees could not be known immediately. Chief of Detective Branch (DB) of police and also the Additional Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Harun-or-Rashid, shared this information while speaking at a press briefing held at DMP media centre on Saturday (6 January).

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Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will cast her vote at Dhaka City College here on Sunday (7 January) morning. She will cast her vote at the Dhaka City College center in the 12th Jatiya Sangsad election at 8 am, PM`s Assistant Press Secretary MM Emrul Kayas said. Dhaka City College centre falls under Dhaka-10 constituency comprising Dhanmondi, Hazaribagh, New Market and Kalabagan thanas.

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In preparation for the upcoming 12th national election on Sunday (7 January), the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has deployed 700 personnel across the country to ensure security. RAB Director General M Khurshid Hossain stated that coordinated efforts with other law enforcement agencies, including police and intelligence services, have been undertaken to implement sufficient security measures.

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At least six vehicles and 10 establishments were set on fire in 16 hours till 10 am on Saturday (6 January), according to Fire Service and Civil Defense. Four people were killed as unidentified miscreants set fire to Benapole Express train in the capital`s Gopibagh area on Friday night. Besides, two pick-up vans, one truck and two covered vans were torched by arsonists

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When the people of Bangladesh are eagerly preparing for a festive national election - a horrifying act of arson took place on the evening of January 5, 2024, when the Benapole Express, a symbol of connectivity and progress, was intentionally set ablaze by miscreants. This deliberate and heinous act, which occurred at approximately 9 PM around Gopibag Kachabazar area on its

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Denouncing the arson attack on the Benapole Express Train that killed four passengers, BNP on Saturday (6 January) said the government is playing with fire to make political gains by blaming the opposition. The government has again started playing with fire. They`ve resorted to the old game as they played in the past to hold a one-sided national election, said BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.

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We should flatly say no vote is for the felons and their mango-twigs in the forthcoming 12th general elections in Bangladesh scheduled to be held on 7 January 2024, because if we flush back into our past roughshod episode of the 1971 war with Pakistan’s scallywag military regime, many things peep into our minds. Islam is our Holy religion in Bangladesh. Payjama, Punjabi, Cap and Beard are

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As the cold wave sweeps across the country, the stark reality of soaring prices for winter clothes is impacting residents in Brahmanbaria town, particularly the lower middle to lower class, who find solace in the affordable offerings of sidewalk shops and mobile vans. Large and small shopping malls alike in Brahmanbaria City are reflecting high price tags on winter clothing

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At least eight people were injured when a pick-up van of Border Guard Bangladesh collided with a bus in Gaibandha`s Palashbari on Friday (5 January). The injured, including five BGB members, were admitted to Palashbari Upazila Health Complex primarily. Quoting locals, police said a Gaibandha-bound bus of JR Paribahan collided head-on with the pickup van at the Rice Mill area around 11 am.

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Actress Sharmin Zoha Shoshee, known for her roles in both dramas and movies, has recently been more prominent in television dramas than films. However, she`s about to make a unique appearance in front of the audience in a different role. Historically, foreign serials have been dubbed into Bengali and broadcasted across various TV channels in the country. But for the first time

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The upcoming national parliamentary election has had a notable impact on Hajj registration for the upcoming season. Despite two previous extensions, the number of registrations stands at only 33,136, accounting for a mere 26.05 percent of the quota set by the government. This leaves a considerable 94,062 vacant seats for individuals interested in participating in the Hajj pilgrimage in 2024

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A substantial contingent of law enforcement personnel will be deployed in the field during tomorrow`s 12th national election, equipped with advanced technologies such as helicopters, OVIS, and drones. Alongside uniformed officers, plainclothes personnel will be strategically placed at each center for surveillance. A stern warning has been issued to potential saboteurs, emphasising severe consequences for any attempts to disrupt the election process.

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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on Friday (5 January) said that cash reward ranging from Taka 20,000- Taka 100,000 will be given to people for providing specific information about saboteurs on the 12th national election. Bangladesh police will give cash reward to people for providing specific anarchy information – about saboteurs on the national election -- which will be kept confidential, according to the Police Headquarters information.

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The ruling Bangladesh Awami League (AL) on Friday (5 January) held a meeting with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) election observer team over the 12th Parliamentary election scheduled to be held on January 7. The meeting was held at Dhaka District Awami League office at Tejgaon here this morning.

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