National,Education & Research,Law & Justice

SC stays HC order on Ramadan school closure

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday stayed a High Court (HC) order that had directed to close the government and non-government secondary and lower secondary schools from February 18 in observance of the Holy month of Ramadan.The Appellate Division Chamber Judge Court passed t...

National,Election,Jatiya Sangsad

President to administer oath of cabinet at Parliament Complex Tuesday

President Mohammed Shahabuddin will administer the oath to the new cabinet members at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday afternoon.“The Parliament Secretariat is set to hold the oath taking ceremony of the new cabinet members at 4:00 pm tomorrow. Earlier, the Parliament Members (...

National,Jatiya Sangsad,Diplomachy,Election

EU observer notes positive voter participation

Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Ivars Ijabs today said the mission had witnessed “a lot of positive enthusiasm and participation” by voters till noon, expressing hope that the trend would continue throughout the day.Briefing journalists after vi...

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Yunus thanks nation as national election, referendum conclude peacefully

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday extended his heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to the entire nation as the voting of 13th national parliamentary election and the referendum on the implementation of the July National Charter concluded in a peaceful, orderly and festive enviro...

National,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

EC warns against any crimes centering polls

The Election Commission on Thursday said obstructing movement to polling centres, buying and selling votes and casting fake votes are punishable offenses. If anyone is found involved in these crimes, strict action will be taken against them, the EC said in a message issued for media here....

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CA calls national polls, referendum historic opportunity to build new Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday described the ongoing general elections and the referendum as a historic opportunity to build a “new Bangladesh,” calling the day one of the greatest joys and a moment of liberation for the nation.“Through the process that began to...

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Jamaat Ameer hopes for peaceful, fair and acceptable vote

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tursday expressed hope that the election would be peaceful, fair, free from violence and occupation, and acceptable to all.Speaking to reporters after casting his ballot at Monipur High School and College in the capital, he said his party would ...

National,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

Ballot papers reach 299 constituencies: EC Secretary

Election Commission Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Tuesday said the Election Commission has completed all preparations for the upcoming 13th National Parliament Election and Referendum with the reach of ballot papers in 299 constituencies across the country. He said this at the in...

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Commonwealth Election Observer Group delegation meets CA

A delegation of the Commonwealth Observer Group has paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna.Commonwealth Observer Group Chair and former President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo led the 23-member delegation on Monday, said the Chief Adviser’s Pr...

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Jamaat Ameer outlines vision for honest, inclusive governance

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman in his election address to the nation called for national unity, moral renewal and ethical leadership to guide Bangladesh toward a just, democratic and prosperous future, saying the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election is a critical opportunity t...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

Tarique Rahman calls people to vote for Paddy Sheaf to make the nation victorious

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday called upon the people to cast their votes in favour of ‘Paddy Sheaf’ in the February 12 national election saying victory of ‘Paddy Sheaf’ means victory of Bangladesh.“February 12 is the day to restore people’s rights in state...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

If 'Yes' vote wins, misgovernance won't return: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said the country would undergo a fundamental transformation and misgovernance would not return if the "Yes" vote prevails in the referendum slated for February 12."If the 'Yes' vote wins in the referendum, Bangladesh's futur...

National,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

EC asks registered voters to complete postal voting by Feb 10

The Election Commission (EC) has requested the voters residing in Bangladesh, who registered to vote in the national elections and referendum through the ‘Postal Vote BD’ mobile app, to complete their voting immediately after receiving the ballots and submit the yellow envelope to the ne...

National

9 individuals, one music band to get Ekushey Padak-2026

The government has announced the names of nine eminent citizens and one music band for awarding the prestigious Ekushey Padak-2026, the country's second highest civilian award, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to various fields.Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam ...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

Ballots to be reached in all constituencies by Feb 7: EC Secretary

Senior Secretary of the Election Commission (EC) Akhtar Ahmed has said that ballot papers for the upcoming 13th Parliamentary Election and referendum have already reached in 116 constituencies across the country and others will get it by February 7. “We have already sent ballot papers to ...

National,Fair & Festivals

Fireworks, lanterns banned in Dhaka ahead of Shab-e-Barat

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a temporary ban on fireworks, lanterns and explosives in the capital to ensure peaceful observance of the holy Shab-e-Barat.According to a notice issued by DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Alid, all types of fireworks, bursting of crackers, flying lanterns a...

National,Agriculture & Farming

Govt allows no artificial Hilsha farming: Ministry

Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock on Monday said the government gave no approval for artificial or indoor culture of Hilsa fish in the country.An official release of the ministry said various newspapers, online news portals and social media platforms have recently published a report on indoor or a...

National,Diplomachy

Rohingya repatriation only viable solution to crisis: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the repatriation of more than one million Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar’s Rakhine State remains the only viable and sustainable solution to the crisis. He urged the UN refugee agency to continue its active engagement to facilit...

National,Crime & Corruption,Law & Justice

Over 22,000 held, huge arms, drugs seized under Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2: Jahangir

Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Tuesday said Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2 has significantly strengthened law and order across the country, leading to the arrest of 22,464 crime suspects. The arrests have been made since the operations launch on December 13, ...

National,Transportation & Aviation

BRTA, DAM jointly train 1,180 public transport drivers

A total of 1,180 public transport drivers have been trained jointly by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) and Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) to raise awareness about health hazards of tobacco use and ensure proper implementation of the Tobacco Control Act (amended in 2013).According to a pr...