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EC to sit with Jamaat, 11 other political parties Monday

, Nov. 16 -- The Election Commission is set to sit with 12 more political parties, including Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, on Monday as part of its electoral dialogue ahead of the next general election ... Read More


Tribunal's verdict in Hasina case to be executed: Home Adviser

, Nov. 16 -- Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday said whatever verdict the tribunal delivers in case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday will be i... Read More


Women's Kabaddi World Cup begins Monday; Prof Yunus unveils trophy

, Nov. 16 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday unveiled the official trophy of the 2nd Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 and highlighted the significance of hosting the World Cup in Dhaka. He ... Read More


BGB deployed in Dhaka, 3 other districts

, Nov. 16 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members have been deployed in Dhaka, Gopalganj, Faridpur, and Madaripur districts to ensure overall security and maintain law and order ahead of a verdict in... Read More


Devt partners push govt for tougher tax measures amid debt pressure: NBR head

, Nov. 16 -- Facing rising external debt and limited fiscal space, the government is under pressure from development partners to boost revenue through tougher tax policies and reduced exemptions, said... Read More


Controversy resurfaces over DC appointments ahead of election

, Nov. 16 -- The recent reshuffle and appointments of district commissioners (DCs) in 52 districts ahead of the national elections have sparked fresh controversies, raising concerns over neutrality, e... Read More


Man held for felling 50 Bakul trees on Dhaka-Chattogram highway

, Nov. 16 -- Police have arrested a man allegedly for cutting down at least 50 Bakul trees and several other species along the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Betlatail area of Sadar Dakshin upazila of Cu... Read More


5 more die of dengue; 1139 hospitalised in 24 hours

, Nov. 16 -- Five more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 336 this year. During the sa... Read More


NBR moves to make Bond Automation System compulsory after tiral

, Nov. 16 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to make the use of its Bond Automation System compulsory after nearly 10 months of trial implementation, as authorities believe mandatory adopti... Read More


Actress Mehazabein, her brother face arrest warrants

, Nov. 16 -- A Dhaka court on Sunday issued warrants for the arrest of popular actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and her brother Alisan Chowdhury in a case over embezzlement of Tk 27 lakh. Judge of the Dh... Read More