BNP postpones candidacy for Madaripur-1
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has postponed candidacy for the Madaripur-1 (Shibchar Upazila) constituency in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
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Rishad inspires next generation: Mushtaq
Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed on Tuesday stated that Rishad Hossain could be a major source of inspiration for the next generation, as he believes the future of spin bowling in the country looks bright.
Run-machine Labuschagne in form of his life ahead of Ashes
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne slammed a fifth century in eight innings, firing an ominous warning shot ahead of the Ashes with some of the richest form of his life.
NCP among three parties set to receive EC registration
The Election Commission has decided to grant registration to three political parties, including the National Citizen Party, said the EC senior secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Tuesday.
54pc allocations from climate-related projects embezzled during 2010-24: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh on Tuesday said that 54 per cent of allocations from the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust were embezzled by corruption during the 2010-2024 period...
Fakhrul urges BNP leaders to stay loyal to party鈥檚 decision about nomination
A day after announcing Bangladesh Nationalist Party鈥檚 list of 237 potential candidates for the upcoming national election, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday urged party leaders who were not nominated to have faith that the party will give them due responsibility and respect...
Bangladesh seeks increased Filipino investment, ASEAN partnership
Bangladesh has underscored the prospects for increased Filipino investment in its emerging sectors and reiterated its aspiration to become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
Ctg, Cox鈥檚 Bazar maritime ports asked to hoist local cautionary signal No 3
Maritime ports of Chattogram and Cox鈥檚 Bazar have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal No 3 as the low-pressure area over Eastcentral Bay and adjoining Myanmar coast persists...
RPO Ordinance 2025: Alliance candidates must contest under own party symbols
Bangladesh interim government has issued the Representation of the People (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, allowing registered political parties to form electoral alliances while retaining their respective party symbols in elections.
BNP expels four Sitakunda unit leaders over nomination-related violence
Bangladesh Nationalist Party has expelled four local leaders in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram for their alleged involvement in violence, clashes and road blockades following the announcement of the party鈥檚 nominations for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election...
BNP鈥檚 nomination list shows little representation of minority communities
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Monday announced a list of its potential candidates for 237 constituencies in the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections, slated for the first half of February 2026, with a noticeably smaller representation from minority communities.
Dhaka鈥檚 air 鈥榰nhealthy for sensitive groups鈥� with AQI score of 105
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 10th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 105 at about 9:00am on Tuesday morning...
Six injured in Jhenaidah BNP factional clash
At least six people were injured in a clash between two factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party at Jhenaidah sadar upazila on Monday over establishing supremacy in the locality.
273 SIs promoted to inspector
Bangladesh police on Monday promoted 273 sub-inspectors from various units to the rank of inspector, according to a police headquarters circular.
Two BRUR teachers accused of sexual harassment
Two separate complaints of sexual harassment were filed against two teachers of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur.
Netherlands opens visa centre in Dhaka
The Netherlands embassy in Dhaka and VFS Global have launched a new, state-of-the-art Netherlands Visa Application Centre in Banani of the capital to enhance visa services for Bangladeshi travellers.
REFERENDUM, PR: Jamaat-led alliance to give memo to CA
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DAB鈥檚 newly elected leaders pay tribute to Ziaur Rahman
The newly elected central leaders of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh paid tribute to the founder of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and former president Ziaur Rahman, offering special prayers and placing wreaths at his grave at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka on Sunday.
Cartoons address violence against women thru satire
A 10-day national cartoon exhibition and festival addressing violence against women and girls through satire and storytelling is under way at the National Art Gallery-6 of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital Dhaka.
ULAB holds 7th CSD annual conference on sustainability
The Centre for Sustainable Development at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh concluded the three-day 7th CSD annual conference on sustainable development 2025 at the Six Seasons Hotel in Dhaka on Monday.
Ashraful named batting coach, Razzak team director for Ireland series
Former national team captain Mohammad Ashraful has been appointed as the specialist batting coach, while former spinner and current board director Abdur Razzak will be the team director for the forthcoming Ireland series, announced the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Monday night.
50 BRAC University students selected for Millennium Fellowship
For the fourth year, a cohort of 50 students from BRAC University has been selected for the 2025 Millennium Fellowship for undertaking social impact projects advancing the sustainable development goals and United Nations Academic Impact principles.
BNP leader Tariqul Islam鈥檚 death anniv today
The seventh anniversary of the death of former minister Tariqul Islam, also a former standing committee member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, will be observed today.
NCP鈥檚 Nasiruddin sued for defamatory remarks on JD leader
A defamation case was filed on Monday against National Citizen Party chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary, allegedly for making defamatory remarks about a leader of the Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal, the youth wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
BSF apologises for intrusion, damaging crops
The Border Security Force of India on Monday regretted over its members鈥� illegal entrance into the Bangladesh territory at Jakiganj upazila in Sylhet and destroying crops and bamboo structures.
Inner Wheel Club of Dhaka Nightingale celebrates foundation day
Inner Wheel Club of Dhaka Nightingale celebrated its 6th foundation day at the Cadet College Club in Dhaka recently.
12 firms seek digital bank licence
Twelve entities have applied to Bangladesh Bank for licences to establish digital banks, as the central bank moves ahead with plans to introduce fully branchless banking in the country...
Exports decline for 3rd month
Bangladesh鈥檚 export earnings in October recorded a negative growth of 7.43 per cent to $3.82 billion, lower than the $4.13 billion in September 2024...
Highest FDI comes from Netherlands in FY25
Netherlands has become Bangladesh鈥檚 largest foreign investor in the financial year 2024-25, contributing $453.65 million in net foreign direct investment (FDI), which accounts for 26.9 per cent of total inflows, according to Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 latest Foreign Exchange and FDI report...
Exporters allowed to swap forex holdings for taka
Bangladesh Bank has allowed exporters to swap foreign currency holdings for local currency to ease short-term liquidity stress without converting export proceeds...
