DUBAI, Feb 11 (Reuters/AFP): Iran's missile capabilities are its red line and are not a subject to be negotiated, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader said on Wednesday, as Tehran and Washington eye a new round of talks to avert...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman on Wednesday inaugurated a 'Free Animal Clinic' in Banani area of the capital to provide free medical services to animals.The clinic, located at Building No. 18, K Block 24 (Lekpar) Road, Banani, is an initiative of...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
As Bangladesh heads to the polls for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election today (Thursday), the top brass from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, and National Citizen Party (NCP) have finalised their voting schedules.The political heavyweights are set to...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
A horde of 394 international election observers and 197 foreign journalists are in Bangladesh to observe the country's crucial general election concomitant with an epoch-changing referendum on the July National Charter being held today (Thursday).Of the international observers, 80 represent...
A European Union (EU) delegation has met with Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman amid preparations for Bangladesh's parliamentary election, report agencies.The meeting took place at Jamaat's central office in the capital's Moghbazar on Tuesday, with a 15-strong team headed by Ivars...
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General Additional IGP AKM Shahidur Rahman on Wednesday said there is no risk for general voters in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election scheduled for today (Thursday), warning that those attempting to disrupt the polls will...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said the Election Commission is upholding its commitments and following the legal framework to ensure a free, fair, and credible election. "We are working in line with our commitments and constitutional duties to...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
For the first time, the Bangladesh Election Commission allowed expatriates to vote in the Jatiya Sangsad election. Many cast their votes through an IT-supported postal system, but turnout remained low due to a complicated process and limited promotion.As of 6:00...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
The capital witnessed heightened security on the eve of 13th parliamentary election and referendum, scheduled for today (Thursday).Additional number of law enforcers, supported by the members of Armed Forces and paramilitary personnel, has been deployed at various strategic locations in...
Officials carry election materials from Willes Little Flower School & College in the capital for dispatch on Wednesday. — FE Photo by Shafiqul Islam
FE REPORT | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
The roads, streets, and thoroughfares of the capital were largely empty on Wednesday as a significant number of people left the city for their respective constituencies to cast their votes in the 13th parliamentary election and referendum today.Fewer cars, CNG-run...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
The World Bank (WB) has approved US$370 million in assistance to help improve Bangladesh's sanitation and solid waste-management services, reducing water pollution and restoring rivers and canals in Dhaka and surrounding areas.The board of the Washington-based global lender gave the...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
Bangladesh goes to the polls today (Thursday) in what many see as a defining moment in its post-uprising transition towards democratic normalcy.With nearly 5.0 million newly enlisted voters casting ballots for the first time, the 13th national election carries an...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
The 13th national election, being held today (Thursday), is widely believed to have injected a short-term burst of liquidity into the economy, pushing up prices in several local markets. Transport, food, campaign materials and related services have seen noticeable spikes...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
Bangladesh's reciprocal trade-tariff deal with the United States is bound with strings that bar it from signing any free-trade deal or preferential economic deal with "non-market" countries, including China and Russia, without US consent. The US has officially listed 12...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
At least three Jamaat leaders have been detained from Thakurgaon, Cumilla and Shariatpur districts on allegations of carrying huge sums of money the day before parliamentary election.The Islamic party headquarters dismissed the allegations as smear campaigns to malign its vote...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Wednesday called upon the nation to extend full cooperation and maintain a spirit of harmony to ensure a free, fair and peaceful 13th national election.In a brief televised address to the nation...
MIR MOSTAFIZUR RAHAMAN | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
Bangladesh heads to the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) polls Thursday amid a changed political ambience in a consequential election in its recent history as rebuilding the country's upended democratic institutions is an onerous stake. Many see the vote--arranged against the backdrop...
Recently, a topic named "Nihilist Penguin" has spread all over the internet like wild fire. This viral incident of the penguin is now a popular theme of almost all the trends, memes and various other posts on social media. Although,...
Sunamganj is blessed with numerous haors and beels, vital wetlands that serve as natural water reservoirs and breeding grounds for native fish species. These fish play a crucial role in meeting the protein needs of local communities.Regrettably, in recent years,...
Helal Uddin Ahmed | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
The Thirteenth Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Election is being held in Bangladesh today amid much expectation and apprehension. The political contenders have concluded their weeks-long campaign and are now eagerly waiting for the outcome of their labour. Some opinion surveys have...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
As Bangladesh goes to the polls today, a whiff of fresh air dispels the gloom. Lingering speculation and conspiracy theories over the fate of the election are finally giving way to cautious optimism. Hope surges for the revival of democracy....
As the country goes to the world's first Generation Z or Gen Z-influenced polls today, the people are both hopeful and apprehensive of the tidings of the day. The nation is not at peace with itself and the interim government...
Doulot Akter Mala | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
In Bangladesh's much-anticipated February 12 national elections, one contradiction stands out: the striking exclusion of women from the electoral contest in the democratic transition following the fall of the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina. Women played a visible and critical...
Selim Raihan | 2026-02-12 00:00:00
This article outlines a proactive policy agenda that goes beyond crisis control to promote purposeful growth. It emphasises the need for a more balanced macroeconomic strategy that controls inflation without choking investment, alongside realistic exchange rate management and stronger market...
The manufacturing sector relies heavily on physical labour. While large conglomerate of industries embracing cutting-edge technology for automation, reducing manual effort, small and medium enterprises still operate large-scale production processes under direct worker supervision.Battery-powered auto rickshaws are being blamed as...
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