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EC so far clears path for 275 to contest Feb-12 election

, Jan. 14 -- The Election Commission has so far cleared the way for 275 candidates in the past five days of hearing as 72 regained candidacies on Wednesday to run in the upcoming national election sch... Read More


Won't take any step that could harm Dhaka's ties with any country: Foreign Adviser

, Jan. 14 -- Amid reports that Bangladesh plans to sign a G2G agreement with China to establish a military drone manufacturing facility, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said the... Read More


Once a lifeline, Amnura junction now lies neglected

Chapainawabganj, Jan. 14 -- For generations, Amnura railway junction has connected people, markets and livelihoods across Chapainawabganj and now this station stands worn and overlooked. Established ... Read More


Stay vigilant against banned organisations, DMP Commissioner asks officers

, Jan. 14 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sazzat Ali asked all officers to strictly follow the code of conduct and remain vigilant against any activities by banned organisations that c... Read More


Win for 'Yes' to ensure discrimination-free Bangladesh for youths: Ali Riaz

, Jan. 14 -- Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Professor Ali Riaz on Wednesday said voting 'Yes' in the referendum would pave the way for building a new, discrimination-free Bangladesh for the yo... Read More


Trader fined Tk 50,000 for hoarding LPG cylinders in Sylhet

, Jan. 14 -- The National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate (NCRPD) on Wednesday imposed a fine of Tk 50,000 on a trader for illegally stockpiling a large number of LPG gas cylinders at a house i... Read More


Feb Polls: Foreign Adviser clarifies visa policy, cautions against disruptive entry

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The government on Wednesday said it remains hopeful of a smooth transition through the national election but wants to prevent the arrival of any "unexpected individuals" from abroad ... Read More


ADP implementation falls to 5-year low in first half of FY26

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh's Annual Development Programme (ADP) implementation has dropped to an alarmingly low level in the first half of 2025-26 fiscal year, highlighting persistent weaknesses in ... Read More


EC upholds BNP candidate Monirul Haque's nomination for Cumilla-6

, Jan. 14 -- The Election Commission on Wednesday rejected an appeal challenging the validity of BNP nominated candidate for Cumilla-6 Monirul Haque Chowdhury in the upcoming national election. Indep... Read More


3 types of courts, tribunals declared special courts

, Jan. 14 -- The government has declared Family Appellate Court, Child Rape Prevention Tribunals and Land Survey Appellate tribunals as special courts. The Law Ministry issued a gazette in this regar... Read More