National,Politics
Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) on Tuesday alleged that the leaders of one or two political parties are receiving VVIP treatment, creating hurdles to a level playing field ahead of the national election and referendum scheduled for February 12.“We told the Election Commission that some politic...
National,Bank & Insurance,Politics
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed five separate cases over the alleged embezzlement of Tk 8.7crore from Premier Bank through fraudulent advertising bills in 2020.ACC deputy director Aktarul Islam shared the information at a briefing held at its headquarters. According to the ACC, ...
National,Infrastructure, Development
The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase on Tuesday approved several proposals for public infrastructure and education sector development projects.The Advisers Council Committee gave the approval at a meeting at the Cabinet Division Conference Room at the Bangladesh Secretariat with Fin...
National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken a series of measures to streamline the value-added tax (VAT) refund process, aiming to address long-standing complaints from exporters and businesses over delays, procedural complexities and liquidity pressures.NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman is scheduled t...
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday held a meeting with leaders and activists of the Dhaka-17 constituency to review election preparations and give guidance on reaching out to voters.The meeting started at 11:00am and ended at 1:00pm at the BNP Chairperson’s Gulshan office.During the...
National,Business & Commerce
The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase on Tuesday approved separate proposals to procure lentil and edible oil to help stabilise the market for essential commodities ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan.The decision came from a meeting the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purcha...
The United Nations has said it will not send observers to Bangladesh unless mandated by the UN General Assembly or the Security Council."No. We do not… the UN itself doesn’t send observers unless there is a mandate from the General Assembly or the Security Council. So that&rs...
National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase on Tuesday approved proposals for several fuel and crude oil import.The approval came from a meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase at the Cabinet Division Conference Room at the Secretariat with Finance Adviser Dr Saleh...
National,Business & Commerce,Agriculture & Farming
The government on Tuesday approved a proposal for procuring some 40,000 metric tons of bulk granular fertiliser from Saudi Arabia for the current fiscal year (FY26) to meet the growing demand.The approval came from this year’s 1st meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchas...
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday called for an end to the tendency of using the nationalist banner merely for processions and meetings, stressing the need to build a society where professionals can stand with dignity and pride.“Forming organisations only for proc...
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the interim government will complete the splitting process of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) before the February-12 general election.“Time is still there. It has not happened yet, but you will see whether it happens by January or Februar...
National,Healthcare
The government on Tuesday approved in principle a proposal to procure vaccines under the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) for the current fiscal year (FY26) through Direct Procurement Method (DPM).The approval was given at this year’s first meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on ...
National,Sports,Cricket,Politics
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed and Energy Adviser Dr Fouzul Kabir Khan on Tuesday described Bangladesh’s response to the controversy surrounding cricketer Mustafizur Rahman and the Indian Premier League (IPL) as ‘robust and appropriate’.They also dismissed concerns that the is...
National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Tuesday said the abnormal rise in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices was created by retail and wholesale traders.“Some traders created an artificial crisis in the market by taking advantage of the Bangladesh Energy Reg...
National
In a landmark achievement for Bangladesh, Najmun Nahar has become the first Bangladeshi to visit 184 countries, earning international recognition and placing herself among a rare group of pioneering Muslim women travellers worldwide.She reached this milestone with her recent trip to the Bahamas, whe...
With the scrutiny of nomination papers complete, only 62 women remain in the race for the February 12 national election, exposing a stark gender gap as most of the 51 political parties failed to field a single female candidate.A gentlemen’s agreement was reached among political parties in the ...
National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Monday (January 05, 2026) said the entire incident involving Tahrima Jannat Surovi, popularly known as a “July warrior”, was false and fabricated.Tahrima, who was granted bail and released from jail on Monday night, did not receive jus...
National,Politics,Art& Culture
Voting in the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) and Hall Students’ Union elections began on Tuesday (January 06, 2026) amid a festive and peaceful atmosphere.The polling started at around 9am and will continue uninterrupted until 3:30pm.Students began casting their vo...
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has begun closely examining the election affidavits of all candidates participating in the 13th national parliamentary election, ACC Chairman Dr Mohammad Abdul Momen said on Monday.“The asset declarations submitted by the candidates would be thoroughly scru...
Bangladesh’s Election Commission has asked political parties and candidates not to conduct any electoral campaign before the symbol allocation for the upcoming national election scheduled to be held on February 12 next.“No political party, candidate or any person on their behalf can&rsqu...
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