FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00
Calm comes down on poll campaigns, sometimes having turned vituperative, as the countdown begins for voting Thursday in post-uprising referendum and general election. The Election Commission has banned electioneering rallies and publicity from 7:00am Tuesday (today) in the run-up to...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman in his election address to the nation on Monday called for national unity, moral renewal and ethical leadership to guide Bangladesh toward a just, democratic and prosperous future, saying the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman reaffirmed BNP's election pledges for economic democratisation and rebound besides restoring the phrase 'Absolute trust and faith in the Almighty Allah' at the beginning of the constitution, as it was originally.He made the statement while delivering...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank is set to impose stricter inspection of large loans as part of its push to rein in irregularities linked to collateral valuation and mortgage documentation.The move targets loans exceeding Tk 500 million, which have often been associated with...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00
The Agreement on Reciprocal Tariff between Bangladesh and the United States was signed on Monday. On the Bangladesh side, the signatories were Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin and National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman, and on US side, Ambassador Jamieson Greer,...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus reassures that the forthcoming national elections will be conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner in a "historic break" with years of "mock" and "fake" polls.Addressing senior secretaries and secretaries of the government, at...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank has yet again decided to be clenched-fist on money supply. During the second half of this fiscal year, according to monetary policy statement (MPS), the policy rate will remain unchanged at 10 per cent as inflation frowns.In the...
A total of 295 inmates across the country cast their votes through postal ballots on Sunday, reports UNB.With this, the total number of inmates who have voted through postal ballots over the past six days rose to 4,833, as part...
Nagorik Oikko President Mahmudur Rahman Manna has withdrawn from contesting in the Dhaka-18 seat in the national election, though he remains a candidate in Bogura-2, reports bdnews24.com.Manna announced the decision on Sunday night through a Facebook post. Attempts to reach...
Badiul Alam Majumdar, secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SUJON), speaking at a press conference on 'What kind of manifesto does each party have?' at the Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Monday. — Focus Bangla
National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan has alleged that some activities of the Election Commission (EC) appear to be influenced by certain quarters, reports BSS."Some activities of the Election Commission give us the impression that they are...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00
With the preparations for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election gathering pace across the country, more than 80 per cent political parties and candidates have voiced strong trust in the Election Commission (EC), according to a report.The Alliance for Fair...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court (HC) seeking the cancellation of National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam's candidature for the Dhaka-11 constituency, alleging that he holds dual citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica.Shamim Ahmed, a...
THAKURGAON, Feb 9 (UNB): BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said his party would remain uncompromising in protecting the rights of all citizens, particularly mothers and sisters."BNP will be uncompromising in protecting the rights of all citizens,...
The officials and employees of the Bangladesh Bank (BB) staged a demonstration on the BB premises in the capital on Monday following scrapping of a proposal for autonomy of the central bank. — FE Photo
High Court (HC) judges Naima Haider and Mamnoon Rahman have resigned. Their letters of resignation have been forwarded to the President, a notice issued on Monday by the Supreme Court (SC) said, reports bdnews24.com.Mamnoon sent his resignation letter to the...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00
The Editors' Council has expressed deep concern over what it described as unwarranted intrusion by security forces into media organisations, warning that such incidents send a negative message ahead of the upcoming election.In a statement issued on Monday, the Editors'...
The government has issued an ordinance forming Dhaka Central University (DCU) to manage seven public colleges in the capital, reports bdnews24.com.However, the ordinance does not divide the seven colleges into four schools as proposed in the initial draft. Instead, the...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-10 00:00:00
Speakers at a 'National Convention' emphasised the urgent need for poverty alleviation and employment generation as the key measures to reduce corruption in the society. They noted that unemployment and economic insecurity often push individuals towards unethical practices, making strong...
MUNIMA SULTANA | 2026-02-10 00:00:00
A multimodal transportation plan has been finalised at the fag end of the interim government's term to guide all related agencies in implementing future infrastructure development projects aimed at improved connectivity for both passengers and freight.However, experts say the obligation...
BEIJING, Feb 09 (AFP): China on Monday denied US allegations it had conducted secret nuclear explosive tests, calling them "outright lies" and accusing Washington of making excuses to start up its own trials.At the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva...
THE HAGUE, Feb 09 (Reuters): International war crimes prosecutors said on Monday Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci controlled ethnic Albanian guerrillas and should be convicted of war crimes and sentenced to 45 years in prison.Thaci and three other ex-Kosovo Liberation...
CAIRO, Feb 09 (AP): Two babies are among at least 53 people dead or missing after an inflatable migrant boat sank off Libya, the U.N. migration agency said on Monday, the latest tragedy on a dangerous route for those seeking...
RIYADH, Feb 09 (AFP/Reuters): Saudi Arabia and seven other Muslim countries on Monday condemned new Israeli measures to tighten control of the West Bank and pave the way for more settlements on the occupied Palestinian territory.Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE,...
BANGKOK, Feb 09 (AFP): Thailand's caretaker premier Anutin Charnvirakul was preparing for coalition talks Monday after his conservative Bhumjaithai Party surged to a stunning election victory on a wave of nationalism.The pro-military and pro-monarchy party had its best electoral performance...
TEHRAN, Feb 09 (AFP): Iran is prepared to dilute its highly enriched uranium if the United States lifts all sanctions on the country, the head of its atomic energy agency said Monday after talks resumed with Washington."In conclusion, in response...
NKA Mobin FCA, President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) poses with participants following the conclusion of the 2nd CA Bangladesh Cup Golf Tournament 2026 at Jolshiri Golf Club in the city on Saturday. Past ICAB President...
Despite being born in the small village of Azmat Shah in Pakistan's Punjab to a humble family, Haider Ali had big dreams. He wanted to play for Pakistan at the highest level. He wanted it so badly that he moved...
COLOMBO, Feb 09 (Agencies): Zimbabwe returned to the T20 World Cup in emphatic fashion on Monday, strolling to an eight-wicket win over Oman at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club.In their first T20 World Cup since 2022, Zimbabwe skittled Oman for 103...
KOLKATA, Feb 09 (Agencies): Scotland may have suffered a blip the last time they faced Italy in a T20I but ensured they picked up the first points of their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign after a dominant performance at Eden...
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