TOKYO, Jan 23 (AFP): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament on Friday ahead of a snap election on February 8, counting on her cabinet's high poll numbers to steer her otherwise unpopular ruling party to victory.The country's first woman...
BEIJING, Jan 23 (Agencies): China hopes that Iran will maintain national stability, and urges all parties to cherish peace, exercise restraint and resolve differences through dialogue, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at...
Culture is the mirror of a nation. A society's values, creativity and sense of belonging are reflected in how it treats its cultural heritage. Nelson Mandela rightly observed that "the soul of a civilised nation lies in its culture." Yet,...
Women constitute half of Bangladesh's population, yet their safety remains a persistent concern. Although women's rights are protected by laws, policies, and international commitments, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Almost every day, the media reports incidents...
Tanim Asjad | 2026-01-24 00:00:00
With the national election set to take place within three weeks, political parties have started their campaigns. The campaign will intensify as election will be closer. Unlike the previous three elections, which were marked by manipulation and irregularities, the February...
Syed Muhammed Showaib | 2026-01-24 00:00:00
The global economy is entering another uncertain chapter as many long-held assumptions about trade and growth lose their footing. Bangladesh is arriving at this moment after years of relying on a familiar economic formula centred around remittances and garment exports....
The Ninth National Pay Commission report, as submitted on Wednesday (January 21), is learnt to have recommended a sweeping hike in the basic salaries of government servants. Evidently, implementation of this new pay structure is going to cost the state...
Md Ezazul Islam | 2026-01-24 00:00:00
Every year, National Training Day in Bangladesh is observed on January 23. This year, Bangladesh observed the 30th anniversary to emphasise the importance of training for human resource development, skill enhancement, and economic growth. Over the years, Bangladesh Institute of...
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has introduced a new internal engagement initiative titled "CEO Connect", marking a significant milestone in the Bank's journey to strengthen open dialogue and closer leadership engagement. The initiative aims to provide selected employees with a...
THAKURGAON, Jan 22, (BSS): Election campaign in support of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir began on Thursday in the Thakurgaon-1 (Sadar) constituency ahead of the upcoming 13th national election.Thakurgaon District BNP President and Mirza Fakhrul's younger brother Mirza...
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 has framed charges against seven individuals, including Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, for alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July Mass Uprising, report agencies.The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, passed...
BNP has fielded the highest candidates 288 while Jamaat-e-Islami is contesting the February 12 parliamentary election with 224 candidates across the country, reports UNB.A total of 1,732 contenders from 51 registered political parties and 249 independent candidates are competing in...
SIRAJGANJ, Jan 22 (UNB): A clash between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami candidates on the first day of campaigning on Thursday left at least [number] people injured.The identities of the injured could not be immediately confirmed, said Rupkar, Officer-in-Charge (Investigation) of Ullapara...
BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas has pledged that if elected, he would take measures to eliminate terrorism, drugs and extortion from society, reports BSS."We must eliminate terrorism, drugs and extortion from the area," he said.Mirza Abbas made the remarks...
Prof Ali Riaz, special assistant to the Chief Adviser, has said the key to the nation's success lies with the country's people, report agencies.Speaking at a consultation meeting organised by the Khulna Divisional Administration at the Divisional Commissioner's Office auditorium...
Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said there would be no possibility of ballot snatching at polling centres in the upcoming national election, report agencies."The upcoming national election will be free, fair, impartial, peaceful and festive in the history...
Former NCP leader and independent candidate for the Dhaka-9 constituency, Tasnim Jara, carrying out mass contact in the capital's East Goran area on Thursday, seeking votes for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. — Focus Bangla
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday).Light to moderate fog may occur at places during late night to morning. Night temperature may fall slightly and...
A law and order coordination cell has been formed at the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) ahead of the polls, reports bdnews24.com.The ministry announced it on Thursday, urging citizens to report any law and order-related complaints through dedicated contact numbers.The...
CHATTOGRAM, Jan 22 (UNB): A case has been filed in connection with the murder of a RAB official in a gun attack by armed criminals at Jungle Salimpur in Sitakunda of Chattogram.The case was filed against 29 identified and 150-200...
Treasurer of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Professor Dr. Nisar Ahmed, passed away on Wednesday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital, according to a statement.The AIUB authorities expressed deep sorrow at his demise. They prayed for the eternal...
Bangladesh and the United States (US) have expanded military medical cooperation as senior US Army medical leadership engaged with Bangladesh Army Medical Forces to strengthen partnerships and build future collaborative capacity, reports BSS.Major General E. Darrin Cox, Commanding General of...
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) held its 26th Convocation at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the city on Wednesday, where a total of 2,496 students received degrees from undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Of the total, 2,140 completed undergraduate programmes, while...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-23 00:00:00
Students of Dhaka College and Ideal College again locked in a clash in the capital's Science Lab area on Thursday. However, reasons behind the clash could not be known immediately. A tense situation prevailed due to the clash that followed...
Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday called upon all to stand by the weak and help others with acquired knowledge to build a beautiful society, reports BSS."May we help others with our knowledge . . . Let us...
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has taken a decision on profit payments by Sammilito Islami Bank, allowing only individual depositors to receive a 4.0 per cent return on their deposits for 2024 and 2025, reports BSS."Profits for individual (non-institutional) term deposits...
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has said the armed forces will provide all-out support to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election, reports bdnews24.com.He made the remarks at a discussion on the February general election at the Chattogram Circuit House...
Natore, Jan 22 (UNB): A night of political violence left two people dead in Singra upazila of Natore district early Thursday, as a college teacher was reportedly hacked to death and a woman was burnt alive after her house was...
Apart from the public holiday on the voting day on February 12, the Council of Advisers on Thursday approved a proposal declaring public holiday on February 11 to facilitate voter participation and ensure proper law and order management ahead of...
National Citizen Party (NCP) on Thursday formally launched its election campaign by paying tributes at the shrine of three leaders at Dhaka University area and the grave of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, reports BSS.The election campaign begun this...
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