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Oath-taking of new MPs, cabinet likely within Feb 16–17: Press Secy

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Saturday said that the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected members of

People want constitutional reform: Ali Riaz

Professor Ali Riaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, has said that the citizens of Bangladesh have expressed their verdict

Police to show professionalism, impartiality in polls: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bahrul Alam on Tuesday expressed hope that his colleagues will demonstrate professionalism, impartiality and a

3 held after busting fake currency factory in Gazipur

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-1) arrested three individuals after busting a fake currency factory in Tongi police station area of Gazipur

DU’s ‘Science Unit’ results published, 92% fail

The results of the Dhaka University (DU) Science Unit admission test for the 2025–2026 academic year have been published with

T20 WC in India on jeopardy due to Nipah virus outbreak

Fresh uncertainties loom over the upcoming T20 World Cup in India as a Nipah virus outbreak sparks alarm in the

President to cast vote through postal ballot

President Mohammad Shahabuddin will cast his vote in the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum through a postal ballot. Senior

No compromise on any attempt to undermine integrity of voting: EC

Election Commissioner Brig. Gen. Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah (Retd.) on Tuesday said there will be no compromise under any circumstances

Tarique Rahman questions Jamaat over past coalition silence on alleged BNP corruption

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday questioned why two senior Jamaat-e-Islami leaders did not resign from the

‘If ‘Yes’ wins in referendum, Bangladesh will win’

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said that rejecting a referendum means slavery, the foundation of the election is

Abu Sayeed killing case verdict any day

The arguments of prosecution and defense in Abu Sayeed murder case has ended at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) and

Interim govt won’t implement new pay scale: Energy Adviser

The interim government has not taken any decision to implement the proposed new pay scale, said Power, Energy and Mineral

Stray bullet from Myanmar injures 2 Bangladeshis again

Two Bangladeshi children were injured being hit by a stray bullet during a heavy fighting between Arakan Army and Rohingya

Paddy sheaf candidate Liton must be made victorious by voting -Hasan Zahir, President

A large election rally was held at Pakshi Union Parishad Ground under Dihi Union No. 1 in Sharsha upazila of

Family cards a vote-buying tactic: Nahid

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) convener and Dhaka-11 candidate Nahid Islam has accused rival parties of using family cards and farmer

Parties must include environmental roadmap in manifestos: Rizwana

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Saturday urged political parties to include clear roadmaps and implementation

No legal bar to govt officials’ ‘Yes’ vote campaign: Ali Riaz

Special assistant to the chief adviser and chief coordinator of referendum campaign, Professor Ali Riaz, on Saturday said there is

Claim of BNP’s deed with India baseless: Mahdi Amin

BNP’s Election Steering Committee spokesperson Mahdi Amin has said that the claims being carried out about an alleged agreement between

Tarique Rahman reaches in Chattogram after 20-year

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman reached in Chattogram on Saturday evening, marking his first visit to the port city in nearly

Extortion rivalry behind Musabbir killing: DB

Detective Branch (DB) of police on Saturday stated the murder of Swechchhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir in Dhaka’s Karwan

Shafiqur pledges Bogura city corporation status, 2nd Jamuna bridge, stadium revival

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday pledged to uprgrade Bogura as a city corporation, build a second bridge over

Law and order, anti-corruption drive key to solve wider problems: Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said restoring law and order and tackling corruption would be his

ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland in T20 WC

International Cricket Council (ICC) has dropped Bangladesh from 2026 T20 World Cup and replaced with Scotland, citing Bangladesh Cricket Board’s

Media coverage not to be allowed in EC briefing with diplomats

The Election Commission (EC) has decided not to allow media coverage of its briefing with foreign diplomats ahead of the

Only allies of fascism opposing ‘Yes’ vote on July Charter: Industry adviser

Adviser to the Ministries of Housing and Public Works, Industries and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Adilur Rahman Khan

BIDA activates outward remittance repatriation approval through

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has officially activated its Outward Remittance Repatriation Approval service through the BIDA One Stop

Joint forces arrest 278 nationwide in weeklong drive: ISPR

Members of the joint forces, led by the Bangladesh Army, arrested 278 suspected criminals in a nationwide drive conducted between

US ‘armada’ heading toward Iran: Trump

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an “armada” heading toward Iran but hoped he would

Upcoming polls a decisive contest to send true patriots to parliament: Nahid

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Friday described the upcoming election as a decisive contest to send genuine

US officially leaves World Health Organization

The US has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), leaving the UN agency without one of its biggest