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Jamaat-led alliance demands EC recount in 32 seats

, Feb. 15 -- e-Islami-led 11-party electoral alliance on Sunday demanded that the Election Commission (EC) recount votes in 32 constituencies, alleging manipulation during the counting and result publ... Read More


Prof Yunus invites Modi to BNP's swearing-in ceremony

, Feb. 15 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the swearing-in ceremony as BNP is set to form the government with a landslide victory against ... Read More


Delhi welcomes Dhaka's transition to elected govt under Tarique's leadership

, Feb. 15 -- Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha Om Birla will represent the government of India at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected government of Bangladesh led by Tarique Rahman, Chairman o... Read More


Songs, flowers and smiles light up Narail old-age home

, Feb. 15 -- For the elderly residents of a small old-age home in Narail, this year's Pahela Falgun and Valentine's Day brought an uncommon burst of colour, music and warmth. The twin celebrations tu... Read More


Bangla Academy goes ahead with Ekushey Book Fair amid Ramadan boycott threat

, Feb. 15 -- Bangladesh's premier literary event, Ekushey Book Fair, is set to open later this month amid mounting opposition from a large section of mainstream publishers who warn that holding the fa... Read More


China-U.S. relations enjoy bright prospects: Chinese FM

MUNICH (Germany), Feb. 15 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday that history advances through twists and turns, and that China-U.S. relations enjoy bright prospects. Wang, also a member o... Read More


Ukraine ready for agreement to bring real peace: Zelensky

KIEV, Feb. 15 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday in Munich, Germany that Ukraine is ready for an agreement that will bring real peace, the Ukrinform news agency reported. "Ukrain... Read More


Jamaat wins three Kushtia seats as 17 candidates lose deposits

, Feb. 15 -- Seventeen of the 25 candidates who contested the national election from parliamentary constituencies in Kushtia have got their election deposits forfeited, according to official figures. ... Read More


6 fishermen kidnapped in Sundarbans

, Feb. 15 -- Six fishermen were allegedly kidnapped by forest robbers from Shelar Char in the eastern side of Sundarbans early Saturday. The abducted fishermen were identified as Khairul, 35, Faruk, ... Read More


UK eyes stronger ties with Bangladesh on shared goals

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The United Kingdom (UK) has said it will work closely with Bangladesh on their shared priorities of economic growth, migration, climate and security, building on the strong connectio... Read More