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Road accidents kill three in two districts

2026-01-25 00:00:00

Three people were killed and 22 others injured in separate road accidents in two districts on Saturday, reports UNB.In Faridpur: two people were killed and ten others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck on Dhaka-Barishal...

Tk 12.99b irrigation project aims to revive southwest agriculture

2026-01-25 00:00:00

The government has taken a rehabilitation and emergency maintenance programme for Ganges-Kobadak (GK) Irrigation Project at a cost of Tk 12.99 billion (1,299.96 crore), aiming to restore one of the country's most important surface irrigation systems and increase food production...

Shaping political socialisation in BD

Matiur Rahman | 2026-01-25 00:00:00

Political preferences, loyalties, and behaviours do not emerge spontaneously in Bangladesh. They are cultivated over the years through subtle and persistent influence of social institutions and interpersonal relationships. This process, widely studied as political socialisation, encompasses how individuals acquire political...

Revenue management in the digital age

2026-01-25 00:00:00

According to news reports, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has made it mandatory for all individual taxpayers to file income tax returns online through a special order. The response has been overwhelming. According to NBR data, about 4.553 million...

Proposed pay hike for Govt. employees untenable

2026-01-25 00:00:00

The implementation of the 9th National Pay Scale for government employees of Bangladesh is now a hot topic. A strong recommendation for enhancement has been proposed. It is indeed imperative to review the present salary structure, as the income of...

Growing visa restrictions: A wake-up call for Bangladesh

Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2026-01-25 00:00:00

The United States has temporarily suspended immigrant visas for applicants from Bangladesh and 74 other countries. Effective from January 21, the restriction has been imposed citing concerns that a large number of immigrants from these countries rely on government benefits...

Election time inflation in Bangladesh

Asjadul Kibria | 2026-01-25 00:00:00

National elections critically influence economic growth and inflation across countries. Studies have examined patterns such as declining growth and rising inflation in election years. As Bangladesh prepares for the 13th parliamentary election on February 12, along with the referendum on...

Stepping up banking reform efforts

2026-01-25 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank has long been expected to act as a strong regulator without being given the legal space to do so. The latest move to amend the Bangladesh Bank Order and the Bank Company Act is an attempt to reverse...

Fear-free environment is a must for free, fair election: Fakhrul

FE REPORT | 2026-01-24 12:00:00

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said a fear-free environment must be ensured to hold a free and fair national parliamentary election.He made the comment in a statement sent to the media on Friday, following the shooting of Keraniganj...

Global fertility divide

MG Quibria and Barkat-e- Khuda | 2026-01-24 12:00:00

The world is entering a period of demographic divide that few policymakers are prepared to confront openly. Over the past seven decades, global fertility rates have fallen by more than half. Today, more than half of all countries—including every advanced...

Weather _2026-01-24

2026-01-24 00:00:00

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday). Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during late night to morning.Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged...

278 held in nationwide drive: ISPR

2026-01-24 00:00:00

Members of the joint forces, led by the Bangladesh Army, arrested 278 suspected criminals in a nationwide drive between January 16 and 22, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday, reports UNB.The operations were conducted in different parts of...

AAUB gets new VC

2026-01-24 00:00:00

Air Vice Marshal M. Mustafizur Rahman assumed charge as the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh (AAUB) on Wednesday.Upon assuming office, the VC sought the cooperation of all concerned and urged everyone to carry out their responsibilities with...

UIU, BRACU sign MoU to promote resarch

2026-01-24 00:00:00

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between United International University (UIU) and BRAC University (BRACU) at the UIU campus in the capital recently to promote research collaboration, according to a statement.BRAC University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. Dr Syed Ferhat Anwar,...

NSU receives five scholarships from Tianjin University, China

2026-01-24 00:00:00

Tianjin University, China, has announced five fully funded scholarship opportunities for students of North South University (NSU)-four PhD scholarships and one Master's scholarship-following a collaboration meeting held on the NSU campus in the city on Wednesday, according to a statement.The...

Saraswati Puja: Festivity all across DU Jagannath Hall

DU CORRESPONDENT | 2026-01-24 00:00:00

Devotion, reverence, and youthful enthusiasm filled the Jagannath Hall premises of Dhaka University (DU) on Friday as Saraswati Puja was celebrated in a vibrant and festive atmosphere.From early morning, the sound of conch shells and ululation echoed across the hall,...

JU students' short film 'The Haze' honoured in Greece

JU CORRESPONDENT | 2026-01-24 00:00:00

A short film produced by students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) has earned international recognition at a film festival in Greece.The experimental short film- 'The Haze'- received an honourable mention in the best originalscore and soundtrack category at the Athens International...

Feb 12 polls to set standard for future, CA tells US envoy

2026-01-24 00:00:00

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus said the February 12 general elections would set a benchmark for all future polls in Bangladesh, reports BSS.He made the remarks when the newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent Christensen, paid his maiden...

Chickpeas, edible oil, sugar get pricier

FE REPORT | 2026-01-24 00:00:00

Prices of chickpeas, edible oil, and sugar increased in the last week for no plausible reasons.Prices of the aforesaid items remained high over the past few weeks though the holy month of Ramadan when consumption of these items go up...

55 people join Jamaat in Chuadanga

2026-01-24 00:00:00

CHUADANGA, Jan 23 (UNB): A total of 55 people, including 22 supporters of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, joined Jamaat-e-Islami in Chuadanga on Thursday, the first day of the campaign for the 13th national parliament election.The joining ceremony was held at the...

Another 'shooter' held over Musabbir killing

2026-01-24 00:00:00

Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested another alleged shooter accused of killing Swechhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir, reports bdnews24.com.The suspect, identified as Rahim, was arrested in a raid in Narsingdi in the early hours of Friday, DB...

Campaigns pace up as constituency-wise voter list out

FE REPORT | 2026-01-24 00:00:00

Election candidates of different political parties and independent ones are passing busy time conducting campaigns to attract voters as the Election Commission (EC) has unveiled constituency-wise final voter list.Candidates of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party (NCP)...

51pc voters women, but few in JS race

2026-01-24 00:00:00

Despite decades of pledges to ensure women's political empowerment, the upcoming national election presents a starkly different reality, with female representation on the ballot remaining alarmingly low, reports UNB.More than 30 registered political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, have fielded no female...

Next poll a chance to build a new political order: Nahid

2026-01-24 00:00:00

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam stated that certain groups are trying to spread confusion and fear amid the party's rising popularity, but he emphasised that these attempts will fail, reports BSS. "Any attempt to intimidate voters or seize...

Eurozone business activity growth steady in January: key survey

2026-01-24 00:00:00

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan 23 (AFP): Eurozone business activity maintained a steady, if modest, rate of growth in January, a closely watched survey said Friday.The HCOB Flash Eurozone purchasing managers' index (PMI) published by S&P Global -- an important gauge of...

Lover 'kills butcher, scatters body parts'

2026-01-24 00:00:00

A woman has admitted to killing her lover before dismembering his body and scattering it across different locations in Chattogram, police say, reports bdnews24.com. Police recovered different parts of the body of the victim, a butcher identified only as Anis,...

BNP to solve salt industry problems, if voted to power: Salahuddin

2026-01-24 00:00:00

COX'S BAZAR, Jan 23 (BSS): BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed today assured salt workers of resolving existing problems in the country's salt industry once BNP is voted to power through the upcoming general elections.He made the assurance during his...

One-person company registration galore

ISMAIL HOSSAIN | 2026-01-24 00:00:00

One-person companies (OPCs) galore with a record 301 registered in just first six months of the fiscal year, surpassing the total formed in several previous full years, official data show.According to statistics from the Office of the Registrar of Joint...

Jamaat Ameer calls for unity shunning mudslinging

FE REPORT | 2026-01-24 00:00:00

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has called for unity avoiding mudslinging to build a prosperous Bangladesh collectively. "Our first message is that we must remain united at the present critical moment of the nation," he told the media at...

Tanzid, Fernando star as Rajshahi crowned BPL champs again

2026-01-24 00:00:00

Rajshahi Warriors opener Tanzid Hasan smashed a scintillating century and his teammate Fernando later took four wickets to help their side secure a 63-run victory against Chattogram Royals at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final on Friday, report agencies.Chasing a...