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BNP to democratise economy if voted to power

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will democratise the economy if it comes to power as the people remain deprived if the economy is kept under group-centric patronage, said BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury.He said this while addressing a dialogue titled National Election 2026 and Citizen Expectations organised by the platform...

Experts push for reforms in e-commerce, skill dev policies

The Global Bangladeshi Alliance (GBA), a diaspora-led platform, hosted its first policy dialogue in Dhaka on Monday, unveiling an economy-focused roadmap aimed at integrating Bangladesh into the global digital trade while preparing its workforce for the challenges of rapid automation.At the event, GBA leaders in a joint presentation warned that...

Dhaka summons Myanmar Ambassador

The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned Myanmar Ambassador U Kyaw Soe Moe and expressed deep concern of Bangladesh at the recent incident of gunfire from Myanmar towards Bangladesh near Whykong Union of Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, reports BSS."Bangladesh reminded that the unprovoked firing towards Bangladesh is a blatant violation of the...

Looted firearms no threat before polls: Ctg DIG

Chattogram Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ahsan Habib Palash has said those holding the unrecovered looted weapons are unlikely to use them before the parliamentary elections, reports bdnews24.com.He shared his view at a press conference on Tuesday at the superintendent's office in Nasirabad, Chattogram.Responding to journalists' questions about the unrecovered...

Doctor found dead in city home after burglars tie him up

A homeopathic doctor has died after burglars broke into his house and tied him up in city's Rajabazar area, reports bdnews24.com.The incident occurred on Monday night at a second-floor flat at Rajabazar.The victim was identified as Anwar Ullah, 66.According to police, a group of burglars entered the flat and tied...

NSU hosts workshop on Responsible AI in Practice

The Department of Management at North South University (NSU), in collaboration with UNDP Bangladesh, hosted a workshop on "Responsible AI in Practice: Civil Society, Governance, and Accountability in Bangladesh" on Tuesday at the university's campus in the city, according to a statement.The workshop brought together key experts, including Sheela Tasneem...

Seven-college students to stage blockade demanding ordinance

Students of seven government colleges in Dhaka have announced holding a blockade programme at several key intersections in the capital, demanding the issuance of an ordinance to establish the proposed Dhaka Central University, bringing the colleges under a single institution.The announcement was made through a press release sent to the...

Continued global assistance key to bolstering BD's Rohingya response: UNHCR

Sustained international assistance from countries such as Sweden remain crucial to bolstering Bangladesh's Rohingya response, as it continues to host refugees until a durable solution is achieved, said the UN Refugee Agency.On behalf of UN partners, UNHCR reiterated its deep gratitude to the government of Sweden for its solidarity and...

Weather (2026-01-14)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday), according to the Met Office.Mild cold wave may sweep over the districts of Panchagarh, Kurigram and Nilphamari.Night temperature may fall slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged...

BD to launch toll-free helpline 13219 to rescue missing children

Bangladesh is set to introduce its first national emergency alert system-Missing Urgent Notification (MUN Alert)-to speed up the rescue of missing and abducted children, reports BSS.Alongside this initiative, a 24/7 toll-free helpline-13219-is being officially introduced to receive information related to missing children across the country.CID Chief Additional Inspector General Sibgat...