National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance
Bangladesh Bank has stepped up purchases of US dollars from commercial banks to stabilise the foreign exchange market following a sharp rise in inward remittances this year.Executive Director and Spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan said on Sunday that the central bank acquired $110 million from three com...
National,Politics
A massive traffic jam was created on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway on Sunday following a blockade enforced by Inqilab Moncho, demanding the swift arrest and trial of those responsible for the killing of martyr Sharif Osman bin Hadi.A group of protesters blocked the highway in front of Uttara’s ...
The National Citizen Party (NCP) joined the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance of like-minded parties, Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman announced on Sunday.He made the announcement at an emergency press conference held in the afternoon at the Jatiya Press Club, saying that NCP had agreed to be part of the ...
Election Commission (EC) in a letter sent to all returning officers on Sunday informed that it is not mandatory to provide income tax-related information of a candidate’s spouse and dependents, including children, in the nomination paper for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election.In the let...
National,Sports
Bangladesh had hosted its first-ever stadium-based ultra endurance event, Dhaka Stadium Run 2025, at the National Stadium.Held from December 26 to 27, the 36-hour continuous race featured more than 350 runners, including foreign participants, competing in four categories—36, 24, 12 and 6 hours...
National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhter Hossen on Sunday said discussions are underway with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami over forming an electoral alliance for the 13th national election, but no final decision has been taken yet.“We are in talks with Jamaat regarding an alliance. No...
National,Business & Commerce
Another consignment of 56,890 metric tonnes (MTs) of wheat from the United States (US) has arrived at Chittagong Port.MV EVITA carrying 56,890 MTs of wheat docked at the outer anchorage of the country’s premier seaport on Sunday, said a statement of the Ministry of Food.The shipment came...
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Sunday sought clarification from the Election Commission (EC) over the requirement to disclose income tax information of candidates’ dependents in the nomination papers for the 13th national parliamentary election.A three-member BNP delegation, led by Stan...
Senior Joint Convener of National Citizen Party (NCP) Samantha Sharmin on Sunday warned that the party would have to pay a ‘heavy price’ if it enters into any alliance or understanding with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, describing the Islamist party as an ‘unreliable ally’.In a...
National,Politics,Media
The government is committed to taking stringent legal action against those responsible for the recent attacks, vandalism and arson at the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, said Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain.He came up with the warning while visiting the offices of the ...
The Election Commission has approved the inclusion of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in the country’s voter list ahead of the national election and referendum scheduled for February 12, 2026.“The inclusion of Tarique Rahman in the voter list has been approved by the Election Commissi...
The government has cancelled the certificates of 71 fake freedom fighters.A gazette notification was issued on December 24 in this regard.Earlier, the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs issued an official notification in this regard.According to the notification, the certificate of the fake FFs was ...
In a moment marked with quiet significance, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday visited the party chairperson’s Gulshan office for the first time since it reopened following the political changeover after 1/11, reflecting both a return and a renewed connection to the party’s hea...
Indian police have arrested two people in Meghalaya for receiving prime suspect Faisla Karim Masud and his accomplice in the sensational murder of Sharif Osman bin Hadi from the Bangladesh border area of the state.The arrestees were identified as Putti and Sami.“Through informal communication ...
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to visit the party chairperson’s office in the capital’s Gulshan area on Sunday, marking his first visit to the office since his return to the country.BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan said Tarique Rahman is scheduled to come to the Gulshan...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued a warning after a fraud syndicate was found using the name of the personal assistant to the NBR chairman to intimidate individuals and demand money.According to the cautionary notice, the group has been falsely introducing one Md Kawsar, personal assist...
BNP on Saturday demanded the immediate and unconditional release of teacher AKM Shahidul Islam, who was arrested over allegations of making derogatory remarks about BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.The party made the demand in a statement, signed by its Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir R...
Inqilab Moncho has announced an all-out blockade in divisional cities across the country from 2pm on Sunday, demanding the swift arrest and trial of those responsible for the killing of martyr Sharif Osman bin Hadi.In a Facebook post on Saturday night, the platform urged people to observe the blocka...
BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia remains in a critical condition and is passing through a very challenging phase of her treatment, her personal physician Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said on Saturday night (December 27, 2025).“Her condition is extremely complex, and she is n...
Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury on Sunday (December 28, 2025) took oath as the 26th Chief Justice of Bangladesh.President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath at Bangabhaban at 10:30am on Sunday.Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, among others, attended the oath-takig ceremony.Earlier, on Dece...
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