DU VC signals exit after stabilisation phase

Dhaka University Vice-chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan has announced his intention to step down, saying the institution has moved beyond the extraordinary circumstances under which he assumed office.Emphasising stability and continuity, he said the transition would be smooth and...

Voters largely feel safe to vote

Despite lingering anxieties around the electoral environment, a large majority of voters say they feel safe going to polling stations, according to a nationwide survey released on Tuesday. Confidence is also relatively high that religious and ethnic minorities will be...

BNP's polling agents asked to be vigilant

Polling agents will play the most crucial role in ensuring a fair and successful election, BNP Chairman's adviser Abdus Salam said Tuesday."The most important responsibility lies with the polling agents. The election results depend on the polling agents," said Mr....

NBR probes discrepancies in candidates' declared income

The tax authority has begun investigating discrepancies between reported income and declared assets of candidates of the 13th parliamentary election.Bank accounts of two candidates have already been frozen, while the tax intelligence team has reopened the past income tax records...

Apparel sector eyes export boost in US market

The Bangladesh-US agreement that reduces the reciprocal tariff and introduces duty-free facilities for using American inputs to manufacture garments will boost local apparel exports to the country's single-largest destination, industry leaders say.They, especially spinners, however, say as US cotton is...

Int'l election observers talk poll matters with CA

International election-observation missions from the United States, Turkey and the Commonwealth held courtesy meetings with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus as preparations are afoot for Bangladesh's post-uprising polls.On Tuesday, a five-member delegation from the International Republican Institute (IRI) met Professor...

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BD 13th most corrupt country on graft index

Bangladesh remains among the world's most corrupt countries despite a slight improvement in its score on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, highlighting what analysts describe as a persistent failure to translate political change into meaningful institutional reform.According to the...

Polls: Restrictions on movement of vehicles

Ahead of the 13th national elections, authorities have imposed restrictions on the movement of vehicles on roads and highways, effective from zero hour on Wednesday.Under the restriction, motorcycles, microbuses, pickup vans and trucks will not be allowed to operate until...

Conditional zero duty on 86pc BD exports, rest to pay 19pc reciprocal tariffs

Around 85-86 per cent of Bangladeshi exports can access the US market duty-free while the rest be charged 19-percent tariffs under a hard-bargained bilateral trade arrangement between the two countries. The zero-duty market access is, however, conditional to products being...

Dhaka sees heavy rush home ahead of national elections

Thousands of city residents left the capital on Tuesday, beginning a homeward rush to their constituencies to cast their votes in the 13th parliamentary elections, triggering severe pressure on the transport system.Bus terminals across Dhaka were overwhelmed as passenger numbers...

Compensation for shareholders of merged banks

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday that work is underway to provide compensation to shareholders of five private banks that were merged into Sammilito Islami Bank last year.While the government has already compensated small depositors by allocating funds...

Post-uprising general election, referendum tomorrow

A crucial general election analogous with a referendum is tomorrow for Bangladesh's post-uprising transition into democratic practices obliterated through last three polls that culminated to the downfall of the previous government. Meanwhile, the interim government prepares for exit, as its...

Urges people to pour into polling stations to elect new govt

Outgoing interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunus urges people to courageously turn up and vote in polling stations and requests political parties to accept results with good grace in national interest. He made the call Tuesday for parties and election...

Advisers' wealth info made public

The Cabinet Division on Tuesday published the wealth statements of advisers of the interim government, just two days ahead of national elections, in a move aimed at enhancing transparency.According to an official notification, asset disclosures of 27 individuals - including...

Weather _2026-02-11

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday).Light fog may occur at places over the riverbasins of the country during early morning.Night and day temperature may...

12,385 pass 50th BCS preli test

The results of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary test were published on Tuesday. Some 12,385 candidates have qualified to participate in the written exam, according to the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC), reports UNB.A total of 290,951 candidates...

Ctg Bandar Rokkha Sangram Parishad coordinator detained

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 10: Police detained Md Ibrahim Khokon, the coordinator of the Chittagong Bandar Rokkha Sangram Parishad, on Tuesday, a day after protesters suspended an indefinite strike against the government's decision to lease the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to...

Nazrul Study Centre established at RU

Rajshahi University (RU) has established a "Nazrul Study Centre" for the first time, with the aim of promoting the literature, music, and philosophy of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.RU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr. Saleh Hasan Naqib inaugurated the centre on...

AIUB holds orientation

The Freshman Orientation for Spring 2025-2026 of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) was held recently on the university campus in the city, according to a statement.The event welcomed newly admitted students along with their parents and guardians. Nadia Anwar, Founder Member...

Biman's ex-MD on 5-day remand

A Dhaka court on Tuesday placed Biman Bangladesh Airlines' former managing director and chief executive officer Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman on a five-day remand in connection with a case filed on charge of torturing their minor house help. It also...

CAAB bans drone flying until Feb 15

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has imposed a nationwide ban on drone operations until Febru- ary 15, effective immediately.The directive was issued on Tuesday through a notification, signed by CAAB Assistant Director (Public Relations) Muhammad Kawsar Mahmud. According...

Election fever grips DU as students leave campus to vote

With the 13th national election just two days away, election fever has gripped Dhaka University (DU) as students begin leaving the campus to return to their home constituencies to cast their votes, reflecting strong enthusiasm among young voters. For many...

A delegation of the Commonwealth Observer Group

A delegation of the Commonwealth Observer Group, led by its chair and former president of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo, paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at the Jamuna in the capital on Monday. — Focus Bangla

Firearms potential threat in polls: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam said use of firearms is a potential threat in the context of the parliamentary election and referendum, scheduled tomorrow (Thursday). "All necessary measures have been taken to address this," he added.He made the...

ICT verdict in case against Inu expected this month

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) prosecution has expressed hope that the verdict in the case filed against former information minister Hasanul Haq Inu over the killing of six individuals during the July Uprising in Kushtia will be delivered this month,...

‘Voting access for citizens with disabilities overlooked’

As in previous elections, the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election is set to be held without extending voting rights to the country's hundreds of citizens with various disabilities, raising concerns about inclusiveness.The Bangladesh Society for the Change and Advocacy Nexus...

EC sets up media centre to facilitate election coverage

The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has opened a dedicated media centre to help journalists cover the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election and the referendum.Located at Hotel InterContinental Dhaka, the Media Centre will provide foreign journalists with necessary information and logistical...

EU Mission deploys 90 short-term observers to monitor election day

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has deployed observers to monitor election day proceedings across the country.A total of 90 short-term observers (STOs) have been assigned across all 64 administrative districts.They will monitor all stages of the election,...

Fakhrul says no scope for ‘manipulation’ in polls

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said there is no scope for 'engineering' in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election as government officials and employees are expected to discharge their duties properly to ensure free, fair and credible voting,...