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DU Chhatra Shibir gets new president, secy for 2026

, Jan. 5 -- The Dhaka University unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir, the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, formed its new committee for 2026 on Monday, appointing Mohammad Mohiuddin Khan as president and As... Read More


Big burglary exposes rising crime risks in Dhaka's Mohammadpur

, Jan. 5 -- A daring jewellery heist in Dhaka's Mohammadpur neighbourhood has reignited concerns over worsening public security in one of the capital's most crime-prone areas, where police say organis... Read More


Election environment conducive, says CEC as commission eyes fair polls

, Jan. 5 -- Reassuring stakeholders about the integrity of the upcoming polls, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Monday said the Election Commission is prepared to ensure a free and fair ... Read More


Writ filed challenging legality of election, referendum on same day

, Jan. 5 -- A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of announcing the schedule for the national election and a referendum on the same day. The writ petition also s... Read More


Khaleda Zia a unique figure in Bangladesh's democratic journey: Moyeen Khan

, Jan. 5 -- BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Monday described Khaleda Zia as an exceptional leader whose name is closely linked with Bangladesh's political journey, democratic movement, and t... Read More


Hadi murder chargesheet by Jan 7: Home Secretary

, Jan. 5 -- The chargesheet in the murder case of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi will be submitted by January 7, said Nasimul Ghani, Senior Secretary to the Home Affairs Ministry on Mon... Read More


ADB pledges $2.57 bln to boost Bangladesh's infrastructure, finance

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged $2.57 billion in new sovereign financing to Bangladesh in 2025, more than doubling its 2024 commitment of $1.18 billion. The programme wi... Read More


2026 INTERPOL General Assembly to be held in Hong Kong

, Jan. 5 -- Hong Kong will host the 94th INTERPOL General Assembly later this year, marking the first time the city serves as the venue and the third time the event is held in China. The gathering wil... Read More


Bangladesh govt orders suspension of IPL broadcasts

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday ordered television channels to suspend the broadcast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with immediate effect. The directive wa... Read More


Hotel workers threaten strike over unpaid minimum wage

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Leaders of Minimum Wage and Labour Law Implementation Sangram Parishad for hotel and restaurant workers on Monday warned that hotel and restaurant employees would go on strike on Janu... Read More