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Neck-and-neck race for VP in JnUCSU polls: results of 8 polling centres announced

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- The Election Commission has announced the results of eight polling centres of Jagannath University Central Students' Union (JnUCSU) election, revealing a tightly contested race for th... Read More


Bangladesh among 25 new countries under US costly visa bond rule

, Jan. 7 -- The United States has expanded a visa bond policy to include Bangladesh and 24 other countries, requiring citizens of these nations to post refundable bonds of up to $15,000 as part of the... Read More


Swechchhasebak Dal leader shot dead, another injured in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- A Swechchhasebak Dal leader was shot dead and another man was injured after miscreants opened fire on them near Bashundhara City in the capital on Wednesday night. The deceased was i... Read More


Labor alliance unveils 15-point manifesto ahead of 2026 national elections

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- The 'National Workers' Rights Advocacy Alliance' on Wednesday formally presented a 15-point "Worker Manifesto" to political parties, urging them to prioritize labor rights and social ... Read More


Dozens of AL leaders, activists quit in Gopalganj

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- At least 50 leaders and activists of the Awami League from various levels in Muksudpur upazila of Gopalganj have resigned from the party. The resignations were announced on Tuesday e... Read More


Rescued tigress from Sundarbans still in trauma, physically frail

Bagerhat, Jan. 7 -- A critically injured tigress rescued from a poacher's trap in the Sundarbans remains traumatised and physically very weak, veterinarians said on Tuesday. Professor Dr Mohammad Abu... Read More


Severe cold wave paralyses Chuadanga

Chuadanga, Jan. 7 -- The sudden surge of intense cold in the southwestern border district of Chuadanga has disrupted normal life, with heavy fog and freezing temperatures emptying streets early in the... Read More


China stands ready to deepen exchanges, cooperation with BNP taking ties to new heights: Ambassador Yao

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday said the general election in Bangladesh is an internal affair of Bangladesh and China has always adhered to the principle of non-... Read More


Biting cold wave freezes Naogaon as mercury plunges to season's lowest

, Jan. 7 -- A biting cold wave has tightened its grip on Naogaon, plunging the district into an icy spell as temperatures dropped to a bone-chilling 6.7degC, the lowest recorded in the country this se... Read More


LC openings surge as dollar crisis eases, but settlement remains sluggish: Bangladesh Bank report

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- Letter of Credit (LC) openings for essential commodities, industrial raw materials, and capital machinery have seen a significant rise as dollar supply increased with a stable exchang... Read More