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Manifesto Unveiled: Jamaat pledges vital female presence in cabinet

Bangladesh, Feb. 5 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Wednesday evening unveiled its election manifesto for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election, pledging to build a "safe, humane and justice-based ... Read More


Thousands of Venezuelans march to demand Maduro's release

Bangladesh, Feb. 5 -- Thousands of people marched through Venezuela's capital, Caracas, demanding the release of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, exactly one month since US forces ... Read More


BNP to hold its final election rally in Dhaka on Feb 8

Bangladesh, Feb. 5 -- BNP will hold its final election rally on Sunday in the capital on February 8, ahead of the national election. The rally will take place at the party's central office in the cap... Read More


US says it shot down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier

Bangladesh, Feb. 4 -- The United States military said on Tuesday that it shot down an Iranian drone after it "aggressively approached" a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. US Central Command spo... Read More


EC postpones polls in Sherpur-3 after death of Jamaat candidate

Bangladesh, Feb. 4 -- The Election Commission (EC) has postponed the elections in Sherpur-3 (Shribordi-Jhenaigati) constituency following the death of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Nuruzzaman B... Read More


Experts call for nationwide movement against illegal fishing nets

Bangladesh, Feb. 4 -- Experts on Tuesday called for a nationwide social movement against illegal fishing nets, warning that the unchecked use of destructive nets is severely damaging fish populations,... Read More


Bangladesh urges people-centred policies for social justice

Bangladesh, Feb. 4 -- Bangladesh has called for renewed global solidarity and people-centred policies to advance social development and social justice, stressing the need for inclusive, compassionate ... Read More


Muhammad Raj Leads Bangladesh-Based HCSB in Cross-Border Humanitarian Response

Bangladesh, Feb. 4 -- Muhammad Raj, a Bangladeshi humanitarian leader, is directing cross-border relief operations through the Hafezzi Charitable Society of Bangladesh (HCSB), a government-registered ... Read More


Iran eyes progress towards US nuclear talks as tension eases

Bangladesh, Feb. 3 -- Iran has said that it expects progress on a framework to restart nuclear talks with the United States as unverified reports suggest the country's president has ordered the reviva... Read More


13th Parliament Election: Sirajganj BNP-Jama at in tight race

Bangladesh, Feb. 3 -- Ullapara is another important constituency among others in Sirajganj district. From this seat, AL candidate Dabir Uddin got victory in 1973, while veteran AL leader and Bir FF Ab... Read More