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Mehazabien, brother acquitted from embezzlement case

A Dhaka court on Monday acquitted actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and her brother Alishan Chowdhury from alleged financial fraud and criminal

Bangladesh receives over $1.12bn in remittances in early Jan

Bangladesh recorded more than $1.12 billion in remittance inflows during the first 10 days of January, maintaining strong momentum in

ICT grants first bail in July killings case

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has granted bail to a leader of activities-banned Awami League in the ongoing case concerning

Jamaat candidate Fazlul Haque loses candidacy

Jamaat-e-Islami candidate AKM Fazlul Haque has failed to get back his candidacy for the Chittagong-9 constituency as the Election Commission

‘Jamaat will be the first choice of mothers and sisters’

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that his party is aware of country’s women’s security. ”We are attentive about

New US ambassador arrives in Dhaka

Newly appointed United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen arrived in Dhaka on Monday evening. Officials of the US

‘Insulting our cricketer means insulting the country’

Regarding the recent exclusion of cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said

Bangladesh carefully considering joining ISF for Gaza: Shafiqul Alam

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Monday said that the government recognized the significance of the UN Security Council

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

Hasina provided false information in 2008 election affidavit: ACC chairman

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina provided false information in her asset declaration submitted for the 2008 national election, Anti-Corruption Commission

India-Bangladesh tensions rock cricket

NEW DELHI, JAN 10: On January 3, 2026, a single directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India

Stocks open week lower as DSE, CSE indices slide

Trading at both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets began the week on a bearish note on Sunday, with key

Iran would target US military, shipping if attacked: parliament speaker

Iran would strike US military and shipping targets in the event of a new attack by the United States during

Cutting interest rates ‘won’t be easy: Finance Adviser

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has said sharply reducing high lending rates is no easy feat, stressing the need for consistency

Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows military-run Myanmar election

Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been siloed in military detention since a 2021 coup, but her absence

‘No legal barrier for govt to campaign for ‘Yes’ vote in referendum’

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said that the government is legally allowed to campaign for the upcoming referendum

EU EOM chief stresses inclusive participation in Bangladesh polls, credible turnout

Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Ivars Ijabs on Sunday said these historic elections –

Manna’s nomination reinstated

Election Commission (EC) has declared valid the nomination of Mahmudur Rahman Manna, president of Nagorik Oikya and the party’s candidate

EC holds meeting with law enforcement officials

The Election Commission (EC) today held a law and order coordination meeting with 16 divisions and agencies, including the armed

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

Second day of appeal hearings underway at EC

The Election Commission (EC) today commenced the second day of hearings on appeals lodged against the decisions of returning officers

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

Publication Launch of Daily Natun Sokaler Barta Held in Jashore

The publication ceremony of the Daily Natun Sokaler Barta newspaper was held on Saturday morning at the auditorium of Jashore

Benapole BNP holds prayer meeting for Khaleda Zia

Benapole BNP organised a doa mahfil seeking eternal peace for the departed soul of BNP Chairperson and former prime minister