National,Sports,Cricket

Bangladeshi umpire officiates in India amid deepening diplomatic rift

While the Bangladesh cricket team refuses to set foot in India due to security concerns, a lone Bangladeshi official is currently at the center of the action on Indian soil.Sharfuddoula, the first Bangladeshi umpire on the ICC Elite Panel, officiated as the TV umpire during the first ODI between Ind...

National,Sports,Cricket,Diplomachy

What Pakistan actually offered regarding Bangladesh's World Cup matches

While headlines over the weekend suggested a sudden shift in the venue drama of Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) recent overture regarding Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches is more of a strategic contingency than a confirmed re...

National,Education & Research

Khulna University teacher suspended over ‘sexual harassment’

Khulna University administration has suspended Professor Dr. Rubel Ansar of Bengali Department for two years following allegations of sexual harassment by a female student.The information was disclosed on Sunday in a letter issued by the university’s acting registrar Professor Dr. S M Mahbubur...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Bangladesh Bank allows 270-day credit for LPG imports

Bangladesh Bank has relaxed import rules for liquefied petroleum gas, permitting importers to use credit facilities of up to 270 days, a move aimed at easing dollar liquidity pressure and ensuring steady LPG supplies in the domestic market.Under the new arrangement, LPG imports will now be treated a...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

BNP to seek Bangladesh’s rightful water share from India if elected: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said that if voted to power, his party would pursue Bangladesh’s rightful share of water from India while upholding mutual respect between the two countries.“If BNP forms the government, we will engage with India on issues relat...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, Pakistan discuss regional, global issues

Bangladesh and Pakistan have discussed a range of regional and global issues on the sidelines of the extraordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers' (CFM) meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan S...

National,Healthcare

Yunus to focus on digital health, youth entrepreneurs, ‘Three Zeros’

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said he would focus primarily on three areas - digital healthcare development, youth entrepreneurs development and ‘Three Zero’ agenda as part of his post-election work.He conveyed this to Akie Abe, head of Foundation for Encouragement of Socia...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Diplomachy,Election

Bangladesh’s three previous national elections not credible: EU EOM Chief Observer Ivars

European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs on Sunday said he witnessed positive feelings and strong enthusiasm across the country regarding the upcoming polls and the referendum, noting that the previous three parliamentary elections were not considered credible....

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

EC approves 58 appeals on 2nd day against acceptance-rejection of nominations

The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday approved 58 appeals on the second day of hearings filed against decisions of returning officers regarding the acceptance and rejection of nomination papers for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election.Besides, seven appeals were rejected or dismissed, while hea...

National,Politics,City,Crime, Law and Order Situation

Business dispute behind Mosabbir murder: DB

The murder of Mohammad Azizur Rahman Mosabbir, former joint general secretary of the Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal, appears to have stemmed from a business dispute in Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar area, according to the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police.Additional Commissioner (D...

National,Diplomachy

UAE President pardons 25 convicted Bangladesh citizens

President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned 25 Bangladeshi citizens who were previously convicted in the UAE.The pardon was granted following a request from Bangladesh, seeking clemency for Bangladeshi nationals arrested in UAE in connection with the e...

National,Sports,Cricket

Bangladesh standoff a litmus test' for ICC chair Jay Shah, reports NDTV

The escalating standoff regarding Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for the T20 World Cup has placed ICC Chairman Jay Shah under severe pressure, according to a report by an Indian media outlet.The report by NDTV suggests that Shah faces a “stern test” as he attempts to broke...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

Back in Race: Manna set to contest polls from Bogura-2

Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Sunday regained his candidacy for Bogura-2 constituency as the Election Commission declared his nomination paper valid after hearing his appeal petition.The Commission, chaired by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin, accepted his appeal petitio...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

Tarique to kick off BNP’s election campaign from Sylhet on Jan 22

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will formally launch his party’s election campaign for the 13th national parliamentary election from Sylhet on January 22.“Tarique Rahman will go to Sylhet on January 22. However, the detailed tour plan is yet to be finalised,” his Press Secretary Saleh ...

National,ICT

BTCL boosts internet speeds without raising prices

Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has increased the speed of all its existing internet packages by up to three times, while keeping monthly charges unchanged, aiming to provide faster and more digital-friendly services for its customers.The Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications an...

National,VAT, TAX, Revenue

NBR chief calls for decisive shift to full digitisation of revenue administration

Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Tuesday underscored the need for a decisive transition to full digitisation, saying a modern, technology-driven revenue administration is essential to enhance efficiency, transparency and taxpayer services.He also mentioned that...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

EC hearings restore candidacies of most petitioners

A majority of aspirants who challenged the rejection of their nomination papers have regained eligibility to contest the 13th parliamentary election, as the Election Commission (EC) adopted a lenient approach towards minor errors and unintentional mistakes found in nomination documents and affidavit...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

Japa expects strong showing in 40-70 seats: Shameem Haider

Jatiya Party (Japa) Secretary General Barrister Shameem Haider Patwary on Sunday said his party is confident of performing strongly in 40 to 70 seats if the upcoming national election is held in a fair environment with a level playing field.“The voting field is very fluid. If there is a fair v...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

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 - referendum and national election - will be crucial to bolster democratic institutions through the ballot box and laid emphasis on participation of all social groups and cr...

National,Environment & Nature

​​​​​​​Weak enforcement keeps polythene thriving in Bangladesh markets: Insiders

More than 15 months after the government imposed a ban on polythene in retail markets, the banned plastic continues to be widely used across city streets and rural bazars in Bangladesh, reflecting weak enforcement and easy availability, according to market observers and industry insiders.“Acro...