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Referendum will safeguard country from fascist rule: Ali Riaz

Prof Ali Riaz, special assistant to the chief adviser, has said that the upcoming referendum is designed to prevent any

EC thrashes reports of election postponement in Pabna-1, Pabna-2

The Election Commission (EC) on Friday dismissed reports claiming that elections in the Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies had been postponed.

ICC assures BCB on Bangladesh’s  security for T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has assured the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that it is committed to ensuring the “full

Ex-army chief Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan to testify against Ziaul Ahsan

Former Bangladesh Army chief General (retd) Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan is set to testify before the International Crimes Tribunal in a

Trump calls for military budget’s 50% growth to $1.5 trillion in 2027

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the 2027 US military budget should be $1.5 trillion, significantly higher than the $901

Musabbir killing aimed at embarrassing interim govt: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that the killing of former Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman

Indemnity ordinance planned to grant impunity to July warriors: Asif Nazrul

Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said that a draft Indemnity Ordinance aimed at granting impunity to “July warriors” will

Chinese envoy meets Tarique, pledges cooperation with next elected govt

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday met BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman at the party’s Gulshan office and

Tarique Rahman to visit northern region on Jan 11

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit the northern region of the country from January 11 to 14.

July uprising victims’ DNA identification a major step toward justice: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said on Tuesday that the collection and analysis of DNA samples from unclaimed bodies buried

Hadi murder instigator held in India

The mastermind and instigator of Shaheed Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho, killing, Tajul Islam Chowdhury Bappi, has reportedly been

‘EU-Bangladesh near completion of CPD deal’

Acting Managing Director for Asia Pacific at the European External Action Service, Paola Pampaloni, on Wednesday stated that the European

CA directs to build independent Power and Energy Research institution

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed the creation of a separate, independent institution dedicated to research in the power

Prayer gathering by port workers seeking forgiveness for the soul of Khaleda Zia

A prayer programme was held at Benapole Land Port in Jashore seeking eternal peace for the departed soul of BNP

Mustafizur registers for PSL 2026

In the aftermath of his axing from the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mustafizur Rahman has registered for the 2026 edition

Tarique focuses on free, fair election during meeting with EU delegation

A delegation from the European Union (EU) held a meeting with BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman to discuss issues related

Hasina, her father destroyed democracy in country: Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday claimed that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her father destroyed democracy

Tarique Rahman reviews polls preparations with Dhaka-17 BNP leaders

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday held a meeting with party leaders and activists from Dhaka-17 constituency to assess

LPG prices hiked through manipulation: Adviser Fouzul

Some retail and wholesale traders have increased the prices of of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), said Power, Energy and Mineral

Chief Adviser calls for deep-sea research to harness marine resources

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday stressed the need for extensive deep-sea research and clear identification of challenges to

Goal in election to secure parliamentary majority

Following the death of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia—who led the party for 41 consecutive years—party

5.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Sylhet, other parts of country

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale was felt in Sylhet and several other parts of the country early

Tarique Rahman’s nomination declared valid

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s nomination paper from Bogura-6 (Sadar) constituency has been declared valid. The decision was announced around

At least 7 dead, many missing as migrant boat sinks off Gambia

At least seven people drowned and many are missing after a boat carrying some 200 people capsized during the night

DITF to boost exports, economic activity, jobs: Prof Yunus

Highlighting the importance of economic stability and growth, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has expressed optimism that the 30th “Dhaka

Month-long 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair kicks off

The curtain rose on the 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) on Saturday as Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin formally

Sattar made Tarique Rahman’s Private Secretary, Shibly Press Secretary

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has appointed ABM Abdus Sattar, former Secretary of the Bangladesh government, as his private secretary,

NBR adds 131,000 new VAT payers in Dec through nationwide drive

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) registered 131,000 new value-added tax (VAT) payers in December through a special nationwide campaign

US conducts ‘large-scale strike’ on Venezuela

At least seven explosions were heard in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, late on Sunday, followed by a low-flying aircraft, according to

Tarique set to become BNP chairman

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman is set to formally assume the position of party chairman in the