National,Politics
The Election Commission has declared 1,842 candidates valid while 723 others invalid for the country’s 300 constituencies as the five-day scrutiny process of nomination papers ended on Sunday.During the scrutiny started on December 30, the returning officers accepted the nomination papers of 1...
Revolutionary Workers Party General Secretary Saiful Haque on Sunday said BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday expressed concern over mob violence and the growing insecurity of people’s lives and property.“He is worried about mob violence and the insecurity of people’s live...
National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance,ICT,Science & Technology
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday launched a dedicated Security Operations Centre (SOC) as part of its efforts to strengthen cyber security and protect critical digital infrastructure particularly the ASYCUDA system and other sensitive information assets.The SOC has been established in l...
National,Business & Commerce,Travel & Tourism
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited has announced the suspension of its regular flights on Dhaka–Manchester–Dhaka route from February 1, 2026.The airline’s board of directors took the decision due to a shortage of aircraft, the upcoming Hajj flights operations, the need for long time...
The Election Commission (EC) has taken an initiative to drop the deceased voters from the electoral rolls around the year instead of a particular time of the voter list updating campaign every year.The Commission has already formed a committee to ensure the removal of deceased voters from the electo...
The Election Commission (EC) has directed the Power Division to provide electricity to 325 polling stations nationwide ahead of the national election as currently they have no power. “There is no electricity connection at 325 ones among the (42,761) polling stations installed on the occas...
People from all walks of life and various organisations, including Dhaka University teachers of the White Panel, Bangladesh Open University (BOU) and the Ex-Forces Association, paid tributes to former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia by visiting her grave on Sunday.As in previous days,...
National,Country, Districts
In a move aimed at safeguarding fisheries, livestock, and biodiversity, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has announced plans to regulate and limit pesticide use in agricultural fields across haor areas during the forthcoming Boro rice season.The decision was taken at the second meeting of an ...
The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, have expressed deep sorrow at the passing of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.Both leade...
National,Politics,City
Police and members of the CSF on Sunday detained two men for their suspicious movement near the Gulshan residence of BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Gulshan Police Station Rakibul Hasan said Md Ruhul Amin, 46, from Matlab South upazila in Chandpur, was seen takin...
National,Politics,Country, Districts
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested three prime suspects in connection with the killing of pharmacy owner and bKash agent Khokon Das in Shariatpur.A RAB team arrested Sohag, Rabbi, and Polash, the Bajitpur area of Kishoreganj, said a statement of Chief Adviser’s press wing on Sunday.Shar...
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has stepped up efforts to arrest the two prime suspects directly linked to the killing of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. The suspects, identified as shooter Faisal and his motorcycle rider Alamgir, remain at large.“We have deployed our full...
National,Business & Commerce,City
Police charged batons on Sunday to disperse mobile phone traders staging a sit-in at Karwan Bazar in the capital demanding the postponement of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system.Witnesses said a group of traders along with their families took to the road around 10:00 am, pressing...
National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the price of a 12-kg LPG cylinder by Tk 53 to Tk 1,306 for January, but admitted it cannot guarantee retailers will follow the official price.BERC announced the new prices at its Ramna office in the afternoon, which came into effect from 6pm ...
National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance
Bangladesh Bank has launched a new Risk-Based Supervision (RBS) framework, marking a major shift in how the country’s banking and financial institutions are monitored as authorities seek to restore confidence among depositors after years of sectoral stress.The central bank on Sunday formally m...
National,Sports,Cricket,Politics
Information Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday said any decision on whether to stop broadcasting Indian Premier League (IPL) in Bangladesh would be taken after reviewing the legal basis and thoroughly examining the relevant procedures.She made the remarks while responding to queries from journali...
National,Sports,Cricket
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, with wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das named as captain and Saif Hassan as his deputy.The squad announcement, made via a press release on Sunday (January 04, 2026), includes notable exclusions.Najmul Hoss...
National,Business & Commerce
Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Beijing Ark Galaxy Technology Co., Ltd. and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) with a view to strengthening bilateral cooperation in vocational education, skills deve...
Mahdi Hasan, member secretary of the Habiganj district unit of Students Against Discrimination (SAD), was granted bail on Sunday (January 04, 2026) after appearing before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Habiganj.Hasan was arrested on Saturday evening (January 03, 2026) by the Detective Branch...
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation on Sunday and discussed issues of mutual interest.They reviewed Bangladesh-Pakistan relations and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing ...
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