National,Sports,Cricket,Diplomachy
The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) has expressed deep concern over Bangladesh's exclusion from the 2026 T20 World Cup, describing the absence of a major cricketing nation from the global showpiece as a “sad moment” for the sport.In a statement issued on Sunday, WCA Chief Exe...
National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islam on Monday lodged several complaints with the Election Commission, alleging that its women activists and school teachers enlisted under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) are facing harassment while campaigning for the party ahead of the upcoming national election scheduled for Feb...
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday cautioned party leaders and activists about a possible plot to disrupt the February-12 election, urging them to stay vigilant to prevent any manipulation of the results.“Over the past 15 to 16 years, many of you could not exercise your right to vote. Peopl...
National,Politics
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged the top leadership of the Armed Forces to maintain the highest level of caution during the election period, warning that any lapse in lawful, restrained and responsible conduct at the field level could erode public confidence in the process.“Th...
National,Budget
The government on Sunday approved a major healthcare infrastructure project to establish a 1,000-bed Bangladesh–China Friendship General Hospital in Nilphamari, aimed at ensuring modern medical services for people in the northern region.The project, titled ‘Establishment of a 1,000-bed B...
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday said no application was submitted seeking the release of Jashore Central Jail prisoner Jewel Hasan Saddam on parole after the death of his wife and child.In a statement, the ministry said neither Saddam’s family nor anyone else applied to the Jashore Depu...
National,Politics,Diplomachy
French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet on Sunday met Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman, reiterating France's support for the holding of ‘fair, free, and peaceful’ elections.France hopes that this ‘decisive vote’ for the futu...
National,Politics,City,Jatiya Sangsad,Election
BNP senior leader and Dhaka-8 constituency candidate Mirza Abbas on Sunday vowed to make his area free from drugs, extortion and crime if elected through the national election billed for February 12.“For the past 17 years, my area has been destroyed by drugs, terrorism and extortion. I promise...
National,City,Law & Justice
The Detective Branch (DB) Cyber Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has busted a major racket involved in illegally altering mobile phone IMEI numbers and arrested a man in this connection.They also seized software, a laptop and other equipment during the drive, said DMP Deputy Commissioner ...
National,Politics,Election
The High Court on Sunday issued a rule asking why punitive action should not be taken against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin for failing to comply with a court order.The HC bench of Justice Fahmida Quader and Justice Md Ashif Hasan issued the rule following a contempt peti...
National,Infrastructure, Development,Economy
Costly mega projects taken during the Awami League government, including the Padma Bridge, Padma Rail Bridge, Karnaphuli Tunnel and Payra Port, have had adverse impacts on the market, contributing to economic instability, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin reiterated on Sunday.“The projected tol...
National,Diplomachy
EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller has emphasised the need for a level playing field for EU operators and consistent policy stability in the coming period to enhance bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the European Union.He also called for the completion of reforms launched by the int...
National,Bank & Insurance
Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday said the government is moving away from financing large-scale development projects through foreign loans and stressed the need for avoiding a ‘debt trap’.“We do not want to take loans for big projects unnecessarily. Institutions like ...
National
Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday said poor planning, inflated cost estimates and repeated delays are causing large-scale wastage of public resources.“From the very beginning, we have faced problems in implementing development projects. In almost all cases, projects had to be sen...
The government and people of Bangladesh have expressed surprise and shock that fugitive Sheikh Hasina, convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity, was permitted to make a statement at a public event in New Delhi on January 23, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on S...
National,Business & Commerce,Agriculture & Farming
A proposal to ban the import of day-old chicks for commercial poultry farms included in the final draft of the National Poultry Development Policy-2026 has triggered widespread concern among poultry farmers and industry leaders.Stakeholders said small and marginal producers would bear the brunt of t...
Jamaat-led alliance’s Dhaka-8 candidate and National Citizen Party (NCP) chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari on Sunday said ordinary BNP activists have nothing to fear, claiming that the NCP–Jamaat alliance would provide them protection.“Many senior BNP leaders have gone into vari...
National,Law & Justice
The High Court has issued a six-month injunction restraining the authorities concerned from disconnecting electricity, gas and water connections to under-construction buildings in Dhaka.The order came in response to a writ petition filed by the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHA...
National,VAT, TAX, Revenue
National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Sunday said the authority is prioritising trade facilitation, quicker cargo clearance and greater transparency through a broad set of customs reforms.The ultimate objective is to simplify procedures for compliant taxpayers while taking...
National,Jatiya Sangsad,Election
Some 500 foreign election observers, alongside over 55,000 local observers, from different countries and international organisations have expressed interest in monitoring Bangladesh’s upcoming national election and referendum, scheduled to be held simultaneously on February 12.According to the...
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