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BNP proposes 5pc women for direct polls in upcoming election

Dhaka, July 27 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday proposed that political parties sign a gentleman's agreement to nominate at least 5 percent women candidates for direct elect... Read More


20 senior police officials transferred

, July 27 -- Twenty senior officials of Bangladesh Police have been transferred and given new postings. The Public Security Division of the Home Ministry issued two separate notifications in this reg... Read More


Bangladesh received $1.93bn in remittances in 26 days of July

Dhaka, July 27 -- Bangladeshi expatriates sent US$1.93 billion in remittances during the first 26 days of July, the opening month of the 2025-26 fiscal year, said Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director... Read More


Prof Yunus urges KSA to set up production sector in Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 27 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday proposed that Saudi Arabia could consider establishing its production sector in Bangladesh by utilising Bangladesh's geostrategic location... Read More


Pay Commission formed to recommend fair salary for govt employees

Dhaka, July 27 -- The government on Sunday constituted the National Pay Commission 2025 to review the existing pay structure and recommend a time-befitting and equitable salary framework for public se... Read More


Want to become part of ASEAN, says Prof Yunus seeking Malaysia's support

, July 27 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday renewed his call for Malaysia to support Bangladesh's bid to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). "We want t... Read More


Students Against Discrimination suspends all committees except central body

Dhaka, July 27 -- In a decisive move aimed at restructuring its operations, Students Against Discrimination (SAD) has announced the suspension of all its sub-committees across the country, retaining o... Read More


'Owned' frontman and legendary actor Jashim's son AK Ratul passes away

Dhaka, July 27 -- AK Ratul, vocalist and bassist of popular Bangladeshi band 'Owned' and son of late legendary actor Jashim, passed away on Sunday afternoon after suffering a cardiac arrest while work... Read More


Marine engineer killed by train at Santahar rail crossing

Dhaka, July 27 -- A marine engineer was killed after being hit by a train while crossing the railway gate on a motorcycle in Santahar Sunday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Nasim Ahmed Joy,... Read More


Those afraid of elections should join NGOs, not politics: Amir Khosru

, July 27 -- BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday said those who are afraid of elections should not be there in politics and instead work as pressure groups or NGOs. "Those who ar... Read More