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Don't hire politically linked election observers: CEC Nasir

, Nov. 25 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday called on local election observation organisations not to appoint any person involved in politics or any party as they are fie... Read More


Pakistan Education Expo held in Dhaka; next stop Ctg

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka, in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, organized the "Pakistan Education Expo" in Dhaka on Monday, bringing t... Read More


Man crushed under train in Gazipur

Gazipur, Nov. 24 -- An unidentified man was killed after being hit by a train in Kaliakair of Gazipur district early Monday morning. The deceased aged about 60 years was wearing a lungi and a t-shirt... Read More


Huma Khan leaving her role as head of UN human rights office in Dhaka

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Outgoing head of the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) in Bangladesh Huma Khan paid a farewell call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday, also exchanging views on the upc... Read More


Tarique warns against unchecked push for Bangladesh's LDC graduation

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has warned that Bangladesh's planned graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026 should not proceed without open debate, warning t... Read More


Woman killed being hit by pickup van at Dhaka's Rampura

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- An unidentified woman was killed after being hit by a speeding pickup van in front of Forazi Hospital at Rampura Dhaka in Dhaka on Sunday night. Hasan, a pedestrian, said when the w... Read More


Bangladesh sees crime spike ahead of polls; police stress preparedness

, Nov. 24 -- As Bangladesh approaches its national elections scheduled for February 2025, crime statistics indicate a rise in criminal incidents across the country, but police insist that the apparent... Read More


Cracks appear at newly built Secretariat building after earthquake

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Cracks have appeared in several places in Building No. 1 of the Secretariat following Friday's earthquake, officials said. The 20-storey building, housing the Cabinet Division and t... Read More


90-year-old woman dies as house catches fire in Chandpur

, Nov. 24 -- year-old woman was killed after being trapped in a fire that broke out in her home at Gobindapur village in Matlab South upazila on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Jeora Khatun, w... Read More


TIB voices concern over arrest of Baul Abul Sarkar, attack on supporters

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep concern over the arrest of Baul artiste Abul Sarkar in Manikganj and the mob attack on his supporters during a peaceful... Read More