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Awami League calls for suspension of UNDP assistance in parliamentary election

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- The Awami League, which is banned from conducting political activities and cannot participate in the next general election, has appealed to the United Nations to refrain from supporti... 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


EC grants 'Shapla Koli' symbol to NCP, registers three new parties

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- After prolonged debate and discussion, the Election Commission (EC) has allocated the "Shapla Koli", or water lily bud symbol to the National Citizen Party (NCP), granting the newly f... Read More


Ancient libraries, including Rammala, to be digitised, says Advisor Mahfuj

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Information Advisor Mahfuj Alam has said the government will initiate the digitisation of Bangladesh's oldest libraries, including the historic Rammala Library in Cumilla. He made th... 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


Four dead, 1,101 hospitalised with dengue fever in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Four more patients have died of dengue fever in Bangladesh, while 1,101 have been admitted to hospitals in the past 24 hours. The number of patients hospitalised with the Aedes mosqu... 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


Government appoints 41 deputy, 67 assistant attorneys general to Supreme Court

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- The interim government has appointed 41 deputy attorneys general (DAGs) and 67 assistant attorneys general (AAGs) to represent the state in the Appellate and High Court divisions of t... Read More