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469 appeals filed against RO's decisions on nominations

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- A total of 469 aspirants have filed appeal petitions with the Election Commission till Thursday, a day before the expiry of deadline, challenging returning officers' decisions on the ... Read More


Australian Education Expo 2026 held in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- The "Australian Education Expo 2026" was held in the capital to showcase the vast higher education opportunities available for Bangladeshi students. The expo was organized by Executi... Read More


US moves to tighten grip on Venezuelan oil through tanker seizures and global sales

, Jan. 8 -- The administration of President Donald Trump on Wednesday moved to strengthen U.S. control over Venezuela's oil sector by seizing additional sanctioned tankers and announcing plans to loos... Read More


U.S. moves to tighten grip on Venezuelan oil through tanker seizures and global sales

, Jan. 8 -- The administration of President Donald Trump on Wednesday moved to strengthen U.S. control over Venezuela's oil sector by seizing additional sanctioned tankers and announcing plans to loos... Read More


Ensuring minority rights key to a civilised state: Speakers

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- A state cannot be regarded as civilised unless it ensures the rights and protection of minorities and vulnerable groups, speakers said at a programme held on Thursday. "Minority safe... Read More


Unexploded ordnance to be destroyed at Tangail firing range from Jan 10

, Jan. 8 -- The Bangladesh Air Force will destroy unexploded ordnance at its firing range in Rasulpur, Tangail, from January 10 to January 21, 2026. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday... Read More


Newly-elected Narsingdi Press Club executive council sworn in

, Jan. 8 -- taking ceremony of the newly elected Executive Council of Narsingdi Press Club for the 2025-2027 term was held at the Press Club auditorium on Wednesday evening. Mohammad Anwar Hossain, D... Read More


Trump administration to pull US support from dozens of international bodies

, Jan. 8 -- The Trump administration has decided to withdraw the United States from scores of international organizations, including the UN population agency and the UN framework that underpins global... Read More


Hundreds protest in Minneapolis after ICE officer fatally shoots woman

, Jan. 8 -- An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist on Wednesday - a shooting that federal officials claimed was an act of self-defense but that the city'... Read More


Sarfaraz Khan smashes fastest List A fifty by an Indian

, Jan. 8 -- Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan smashed a quick fifty in an Indian domestic event called Vijay Hazare Trophy on Thursday. He reached the fifty off just 15 balls, the fastest-ever fifty by an ... Read More