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BNP expels all rebel candidates across the country

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expelled all rebel candidates across the country who defied party instructions by refusing to

Tarique Rahman, Russian ambassador discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman held a meeting with the Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin on Tuesday. The

NICAR clears NBR restructuring, health reforms

National Board of Revenue’s proposal to create two separate administrative divisions, along with several other reform initiatives, received approval from

Tarique Rahman pledges education, healthcare for Karail residents if elected

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday pledged to ensure education, healthcare, and improved housing for residents

CA expresses condolences over deadly train accident in Spain

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the devastating high-speed train accident in Adamuz, near

‘Bangladesh won’t accept unreasonable ICC conditions’

Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul has said Bangladesh will not accept any unreasonable conditions from International Cricket Council (ICC),

Forex reserves jump 56% to $32b in 1.5 years: Finance Adviser

The country’s foreign currency reserves have jumped by 56% to $32 billion in more than one and a half years

Vote for ‘Yes’ in referendum to reshape Bangladesh: CA

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday called upon people from all walks of life to participate in the referendum

New US ambassador meets Tarique Rahman

The newly appointed United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent Christensen, held a meeting with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday.

Nearly 9 lakh law enforcers, 418 drones to ensure election security

Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday said the government will deploy nearly nine lakh members

Zaima calls for collective action to empower women in Bangladesh

Zaima Rahman, daughter of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, on Monday said women in Bangladesh must not only be included in

Politics must move beyond blame, focus on people’s lives: Tarique

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday said politics must move beyond decades of blame and confrontation, and instead focus on

Nation to observe 90th birth anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman on Monday

The 90th birth anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam, the proclaimer of Bangladesh’s independence and founder of Bangladesh

Vote ‘Yes’ in referendum to bring change: Rizwana Hasan

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday urged voters to cast a ‘Yes’ vote in the

Jamaat warns fair election at risk if administration favors BNP

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday alleged that the country’s administration is gradually leaning toward a particular political party, warning that such

Mirza Fakhrul alleges bias in EC, calls for immediate actions

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday raised concerns over the Election Commission’s (EC) transparency and alleged that

Govt clarifies CA’s support for ‘Yes’ vote

The interim government on Sunday clarified the Chief Adviser’s support for the “Yes” vote in the forthcoming referendum is consistent

Separate department to be set up for July warriors: Tarique Rahman

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that if his party get the opportunity to form the next government, a separate

EC not biased, committed to inclusive polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday said that Election Commission (EC) conducted the appeal hearings without any

Doa mahfil held at Goga in Sharsha seeking eternal peace for the departed soul of Khaleda Zia

A doa mahfil (special prayer gathering) was held at Goga Union in Sharsha upazila of Jashore, seeking eternal peace for

Prof Yunus calls for urgent measures to permanently prevent election fraud

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday said effective measures must be put in place at the earliest to ensure

Over 5.5 lakh Ansar-VDP to be deployed during election: Adviser Jahangir

Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that a total of 555,958 Ansar-VDP members will

NEC endorses Tk 2 lakh cr revised ADP for FY26

The National Economic Council (NEC) on Monday approved a revised Annual Development Programme (ADP) worth Tk 2 lakh crore for

Mustafiz’s inclusion in WC squad may raise potential threats, ICC warns BCB

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has warned Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that security risks for the Bangladesh team could increase

CA seeks greater Japanese investment, collaboration

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called on Japanese investors to expand investment in Bangladesh and recruit more Bangladeshi workers

Nahid Islam meets Jamaat Ameer to discuss election, political situation

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam met Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Sunday morning to discuss the country’s

People must vote ‘Yes’ in referendum to ensure reforms: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Saturday urged citizens to actively participate in the upcoming July Charter referendum, saying those

Proper verification could’ve barred Hasina in 2008 polls: ACC Chairman

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen has said that if the declaration of assets in affidavit submitted by

Dhaka reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty

Bangladesh aligns itself fully with the collective resolve of the OIC to uphold international law, respect for sovereignty and territorial

Prosecution pleads for indicting Joy, Palak in crimes against humanity case

The prosecution at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Sunday pleaded to frame charges in a crimes against humanity case