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Rights groups warn of shrinking democratic space in Bangladesh

, Dec. 23 -- Global human rights organisations have expressed concern that the targeting of politicians, activists, major media outlets and cultural institutions in Bangladesh, amid heightened politic... Read More


Banik Barta, BIDS honour three eminent personalities

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Banik Barta, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), organised the 'Gunijan Shongbordhona 2025' (Eminent Persons' Felicitation 2025) on Tuesday ... Read More


If upcoming election fails, Bangladesh fails: EC to field administration-police

, Dec. 23 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday instructed field administration and police officials to take all necessary legal measures to ensure a smooth and violence-free national election an... Read More


Vietnam-Bangladesh direct flights likely from 2026

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh Nguyen Manh Cuong has said the aviation authorities in Bangladesh and Vietnam are now in the final stage of considering the new Air Services Agree... Read More


Scientific awareness still limited in Bangladesh: Dr Firdausi Qadri

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Eminent scientist Dr Firdausi Qadri, renowned for her contributions to vaccine innovation, testing and deployment as well as infectious disease research in Bangladesh with ICDDR, B, ... Read More


Govt will not bow to any pressure: Adviser Abrar

Mymensingh, Dec. 23 -- Education Adviser Prof Dr CR Abrar on Tuesday said a vested quarter is attempting to destabilise the country by inciting violence to sabotage the upcoming national election, but... Read More


DU JCD holds welcome rally marking Tarique Rahman's home return

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- The Dhaka University (DU) unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal organized a goodwill and welcome rally in anticipation of the homecoming of Tarique Rahman, Acting Chairperson of the Bangl... Read More


Illegal arms, disinformation pose major challenges to Bangladesh polls: Officials

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- The top officials of the field administration and police on Tuesday identified a range of challenges before the Election Commission (EC) in ensuring a polls-friendly environment ahea... Read More


Delhi summons Bangladesh envoy amid growing tensions

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Amid growing tensions between Dhaka and Delhi, India on Tuesday summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah. This development came hours after the Bangladesh Ministry of F... Read More


Fire at Babubazar building under control

, Dec. 23 -- The fire that broke out at the multi-storey building near Babubazar Bridge in the capital has been brought under control. The fire broke out at the 5th floor of the 14-storey building ar... Read More