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Snigdho, twin brother of 'July martyr' Mugdho, joins BNP

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho, twin brother of July Uprising martyr Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho, has joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He joined the party on Tuesday night ... Read More


Mir Snigdho, twin brother of 'July martyr' Mugdho, joins BNP

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho, the twin brother of Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho who was killed in the July Uprising, has joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He joined the part... Read More


Jamaat will announce candidates 'when it's time,' says Jamaat chief Shafiqur

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami will announce its "final" list of candidates for the 13th national parliamentary elections when "it's time," according to party chief Shafiqur Rahman. Endi... Read More


Survey reveals 3 percent of 'school-age' Rohingya girls enrolled in education in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- A survey conducted by the Burma Task Force has revealed that only 3 percent of school-age Rohingya girls in Bangladesh are receiving education. The task force is part of the US and C... Read More


Low pressure over Bay becomes well-marked but unlikely to intensify

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- A low-pressure system over the east-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked low, prompting authorities to issue danger signal No. 3 for all maritime ports, though for... Read More


Charan Cultural Centre demands withdrawal of decision to scrap music, physical education posts

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Charan Cultural Centre has demanded that the government withdraw its decision to abolish the posts of music and physical education teachers in government primary schools. In a statem... Read More


37 long-term prisoners granted sentence remission under 'Twenty Years Rule'

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- The Department of Prisons has decided to release 37 prisoners who have served more than 20 years behind bars, taking into account their conduct, prison record, age, and the nature of ... Read More


Reflecting on lengthy political career, Fakhrul hints February polls could be his last

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir posted an emotional message on Facebook, reflecting on a political career filled with trials, dedication, and sacrifice. "This election ... Read More


BNP nomination for Madaripur-1 on hold after protests, blockade

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Following protests and a road blockade, the BNP has suspended the nomination of Kamal Zaman Mollah for Madaripur-1. The announcement came on Tuesday afternoon through a media stateme... Read More


Mirza Abbas says government acting on orders from two parties

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- BNP leader Mirza Abbas has alleged that "the government is doing whatever two political parties are asking it to do". He made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing a memorial meeti... Read More