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JAGPA gets back registration, 'Hookah' symbol following a court order

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- The Election Commission (EC) has restored the registration of the Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA) and its electoral symbol, the "Hookah," following a High Court order. A gazette not... Read More


Bangladesh adds 1.3 million voters in latest electoral roll update

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- The Election Commission (EC) has added more than 1.3 million new voters in the third phase of the voter list update ahead of the parliamentary polls. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed shared... Read More


Environment advisor orders nationwide anti-air pollution drive by agencies

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan has directed all relevant agencies to jointly launch coordinated operations to tackle air pollution across Bangladesh. Speaking at an emergenc... Read More


NCP voices concern over Asif Nazrul's 'stance' on RPO amendment

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has voiced concern over Law Advisor Asif Nazrul taking a "personal stance" in favour of BNP in RPO amendment discussions. On Sunday, NCP Member Secre... Read More


Ebtedayee madrasa teachers leave road after Secretariat talks

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Ebtedayee madrasa teachers, protesting for five demands, have ended their road blockade in front of the National Press Club after issuing a call for demonstration. Following discussi... Read More


A royal gift for fans as Shah Rukh Khan celebrates 60 with 'King' teaser

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- On his 60th birthday, Shah Rukh Khan has mesmerised fans yet again, presenting the long-awaited teaser of his next high-octane thriller, "King". The announcement has electrified fans... Read More


Man wanted in 57 cases arrested after returning from Dubai

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- A Chattogram resident facing 57 criminal cases has been arrested after returning from Dubai. He returned to Bangladesh via Sylhet Osmani Airport on Saturday, where police arrested hi... Read More


Jagannath University awards first-ever research grants to Master's students

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Jagannath University has announced its first-ever postgraduate thesis research scholarship, aiming to support and incentivise academic research among Master's students. The Public Re... Read More


Transport system in disarray, chief advisor urges discipline

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has acknowledged that Bangladesh's transport system is "all over the place", emphasising the urgent need to restore order before it becomes a major threat... Read More


Advisor Bidhan says primary textbooks will be ready for distribution by November

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- All primary school textbooks are expected to reach the government by mid-November, according to Primary and Mass Education Advisor Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar. On Sunday morning at Suna... Read More