National,Politics
Advocate Mohammad Shishir Manir on Tuesday said it would not be possible to hold the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election under a caretaker government even if such a system is reinstated through a Supreme Court verdict.“According to the Constitution, a caretaker government must be for...
A 276-member full committee of the Doctors’ Association of Bangladesh (DAB) has been formed, with Professor Dr Harun Al Rashid as president and Dr Md Zahirul Islam Shakil as secretary general.Besides, a 57-member advisory council has been formed for the professional body of physicians affiliat...
National,Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Mahmud Hasan Khan on Tuesday urged the government to review the recently approved Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 as several of its provisions could destabilise the industrial sector and undermine Bangladesh&rs...
Armed Ansar members will be deployed with presiding officers for the first time in Bangladesh’s electoral history to strengthen security during the upcoming national election, Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Tuesday.“Ansar members will remain on electio...
The government of Italy on Tuesday renewed its commitment to Rohingya refugees with a EUR 2.5 million contribution to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, bolstering life-saving assistance and protection in Bangladesh.The fresh funding was granted by Farnesina, Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairsand ...
National,Business & Commerce,Politics
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury has urged Dhaka University alumni in the UK to take a more active role in Bangladesh’s investment and development initiatives.He made the call at an event hosted by Dhaka University Alumni Association UK mark...
National,Country, Districts
The government has taken a move to construct 90 three-storey cyclone shelters in 47 upazilas of 12 districts under the Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions as part of preparedness for the disaster-porne region. Each shelter will have a total floor area of 1,272 square metres and the...
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday Bangladesh sought extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following legal aspects and subsequent court’s order but did not get any reply from the Indian side.“We have followed the legal aspect that we have and we have asked ...
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said the government will encourage foreign nationals who wish to come as election observers but does not want anyone arriving in the guise of the observers with the intention of tarnishing Bangladesh’s reputation.“We will definitely en...
The National Consensus Commission (NCC) on Tuesday recommended the interim government to arrange a referendum following immediate promulgation of the July National Charter (Constitution Amendment) Implementation Order 2025. “We’ve recommended the government to arrange a referendum a...
The National Consensus Commission on Tuesday submitted its recommendations on ways to implement the July Charter to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.The Commission presented its recommendations at the State Guest House Jamuna before the members of the Council of Advisers.These recommendations outli...
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said their party does not agree with the Consensus Commission’s recommendation to hold a referendum before the national election, saying BNP’s position on the issue remains unchanged.“BNP does not agree with the Consensus Co...
The Commonwealth has decided to send election observers to Bangladesh for the upcoming national election, BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said on Monday.“We discussed the matter of sending Commonwealth observers. They have decided to send observers for the election,&...
National,City
Police rescued a Pakistani woman who was allegedly tortured by her Bangladeshi husband and mother-in-law in Lalkuthi Borobazar area of Darussalam in Dhaka on Sunday after receiving a call through the national emergency helpline 999.An English-speaking woman called the helpline on Sunday afternoon, c...
National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Infrastructure, Development,Country, Districts
The Bangladesh Gas Field Company Limited (BGFCL) has commenced workover operations at Well No. 5 of the Habiganj gas field. The successful completion of the workover is expected to increase the national grid (gas) supply by an additional 10 to 15 Million Cubic Feet per Day (MMCFD).The workover ...
National,Bank & Insurance,Politics
BNP standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said his party, if voted to power, will abolish the Financial Institutions Division (FID) to grant full independence to the Bangladesh Bank.“BNP is committed to empowering the central bank and decentralising government author...
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Monday said that the upcoming national parliamentary election poses a major challenge for Bangladesh Police, but the force is fully prepared and capable to tackle the challenge. “The upcoming election is a significant opportunity for the p...
Bangladesh and Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday aimed at strengthening cooperation on national standards, with a particular focus on the certification and mutual recognition of halal products.The agreement was inked between the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Insti...
National,Art& Culture
City University authorities in Savar declared the university closed for four days following a violent clash between the students of the university and Daffodil International University (DIU) on Monday that left 100 people injured.The students also carried out vandalism at City University during the ...
National,Sports,Entertainment & Glomour,Art& Culture,Feature,Country, Districts,Literature
For the village children across Bangladesh, December was not just the end of the year; it was the start of an annual period of pure, unadulterated joy. The whole month became electric with a feeling of true holiday freedom, a feeling amplified by the weather itself. The air was thick with the winter...
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