National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

Mirza Abbas alleges code of conduct violations in campaign

BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas on Wednesday alleged that some candidates are making provocative remarks during the mass  campaign, which he termed as a violation of the electoral code of conduct.“Some candidates are making provocative remarks. Their behaviour and comments are extremely pro...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Diplomachy

Election on Feb 12, no matter who says what: Prof Yunus tells former US diplomats

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to hold the general election and the referendum as scheduled on February 12, no matter who says what.“No matter who says what, the election will be held on February 12—not a day before, not a day af...

World,Sports,Football

FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Dhaka

The glittering FIFA World Cup trophy arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday morning as part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour.The trophy, accompanied by Brazilian 2002 FIFA World Cup winner and FIFA ambassador Gilberto da Silva, landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 10:00 am.Tabith Mohammed...

National,Healthcare,RMG

Many workers at Tongi RMG factories suddenly fall ill

More than 50 workers of Garments Export Village Limited in Tongi fell ill on Wednesday, prompting panic at the factory.The affected workers, from two factories located in Ma Tower and Alam Tower of the industrial complex, were taken to nearby hospitals after falling sick one after another.Most were ...

National,Jatiya Sangsad,Election,Passport, Vissa, Immigration

Bangladesh issues special visa guidelines ahead of national election

The government has issued a set of special visa instructions ahead of the national election to ensure the safe and orderly arrival, stay and departure of foreign nationals.The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the guidelines on Monday, aiming to streamline entry procedures while maintaining security a...

National

NBR introduces new licensing rules for C&F agents

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued the Customs Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) Agent Licensing Regulations, 2026, aiming to improve service quality for importers and exporters by fostering a more competitive and transparent customs brokerage environment.The new regulations were promulg...

National,Diplomachy

UN rights chief offers support to combat election misinformation

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has offered the support of his office to counter the surge of misinformation targeting the February 12 elections as Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus sought support of the organization to address the issue. “There has been a floo...

National,Business & Commerce

Restaurant owners demand urgent govt intervention to dig sector out of 'deep crisis'

The Bangladesh Restaurant Owners' Association (BROA) has warned that the country’s restaurant industry is facing an existential threat due to skyrocketing energy costs, persistent inflation, and regulatory harassment.During a press conference held at the Dhaka Reporters Unity on Tuesday (J...

National,Economy ,Diplomachy

Regional dialogue on sustainable blue economy, connectivity begins in Dhaka

A two-day regional dialogue titled "Northeast Indian Ocean Regional Dialogue on Sustainable Blue Economy, connectivity, and resilience" officially commenced today (January 13), at a hotel in Dhaka.The high-level event brings together senior policymakers, maritime experts, and development p...

National,Economy

Bangladesh’s GDP growth rises to 4.5% in Q1 of FY2025–26

Bangladesh’s economy posted a stronger performance in the first quarter (Q1) of the 2025-26 fiscal year, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerating to 4.50 percent on a point-to-point basis in constant prices, according to provisional estimates.The latest quarterly figures show a no...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

EC clears way for 53 more candidates to contest Feb-12 election

The Election Commission on Tuesday allowed 53 previously rejected aspirants to contest the February-12 national election after hearings, while two Jamaat candidates for Dhaka-2 and Cumilla-3 were declared invalid.But the EC as the Electoral Appeal Tribunal turned down the appeal petitions of 15 othe...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

BNP raises concerns over cancellation of candidacies for dual citizenship

BNP on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over the cancellation of candidates’ nomination papers in the name of submission of proof documents of giving up foreign citizenship as well as the collection of voters’ personal information by a particular political party.The party also alleged ...

National,Politics

BNP seeks Army Chief’s intervention over Chuadanga BNP leader’s killing

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday sought the intervention of the Army Chief over the alleged killing of Shamsuzzaman Dablu, general secretary of Jibannagar Municipal unit BNP in Chuadanga, by members of the security forces.In a statement, Fakhrul said incidents involving k...

National,Jatiya Sangsad

Functional parliamentary committees key to political accountability: Amir Khosru

BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said political accountability to people can be ensured if Parliament is made effective and its standing committees are allowed to function properly.He made the remarks while speaking at a programme titled ‘National Election ...

National,Bank & Insurance

Sonali Bank posts record Tk 8,017 crore operating profit in 2025

State-owned Sonali Bank PLC posted a record Tk 8,017.36 crore in operating profit in 2025, underscoring a sharp turnaround in financial performance driven by higher income, improved governance and lower loan defaults.The operating profit rose by Tk 2,322.80 crore from Tk 5,694.55 crore a year earlie...

National,Politics,Election

July Oikya march to EC blocked by police

Police on Tuesday blocked a march by a group of protesters under the banner of ‘July Oikya’ in front of the city’s Nirbachan Bhaban as they attempted to march towards the Election Commission (EC).The protesters were demanding the cancellation of nomination papers submitted by candi...

National,Crime & Justice

5 Chinese nationals among 8 held over Telegram-based scam

Detective Branch (DB) members have arrested eight members of a Telegram-based fraud syndicate including five Chinese nationals  in separate raids in the capital’s Bashundhara and Uttara West areas.The arrestees are Chen Ling Feng, Zeng Kong, Zeng Changqiang, Wen Jian Qiu, Huang Zheng Jian...

National,Politics,Law & Justice

Verdict in Rajuk plot scam case against Hasina, Tulip Feb 2

A Dhaka court on Tuesday set February 2 for delivering its verdict in a case filed over the misuse of power in securing a 10-katha government plot in the Purbachal area of the capital against Sheikh Hasina, her niece UK MP Tulip Siddiq and 15 others.Judge of the Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 Rabiul Al...

National,Politics

All troops withdrawn after Chuadanga BNP leader’s death in custody

All army personnel involved in the operation have been withdrawn following the death of a BNP leader in army custody in Jibannagar upazila of Chuadanga district, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday.A high-level investigation committee has been formed to determine the actual ca...

National,Sports,Football,Politics,Diplomachy

BCB rejects ICC’s plea to reconsider India tour to play T20 World Cup

The uncertainty surrounding Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 has deepened after a high-stakes video conference between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) ended without a breakthrough on Tuesday.Despite the global body&rsq...