Vote counting begins as national polls ends peacefully
The counting of votes has begun as the voting in 13th National Parliamentary Election and the Referendum concluded peacefully at 4:30pm today.Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said around…
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13 lakh registered for postal ballots, 5.81 lakh dispatched for National polls
A total of 13,07,095 voters have registered to cast their votes through postal ballots in the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election and the Referendum, according to the latest data available…
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Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have stood at $30 billion.But, as per the International Monetary Fund…
Maf Footwear Ltd awarded LEED Platinum Certificate
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EC vows transparent, impartial conduct of polls
Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd.) Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah today said there is no concern…
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GP launches 5G roaming
Grameenphone, the country’s leading telecommunications service provider, has launched 5G roaming for its customers, enabling them to access 5G networks…
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RedOrange Communications has been awarded the prestigious Power of Family Planning Award 2025 at the International Conference on Family Planning…
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Biden Approves $571 Million in Defense Support for Taiwan
The State Department authorized the possible sale of $265 million worth of military hardware to Taiwan, while US President Joe…
Large proportion’ of Gaza’s people starving: WHO chief
GENEVA, July 23, 2025 (AFP) - The World Health Organization's chief warned Wednesday of widespread starvation in Gaza, saying food…
Germany, France, UK call for ‘immediate return’ to Gaza ceasefire: statement
The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Britain called late Friday for an "immediate return" to a Gaza ceasefire, as…
India doesn’t support any particular party in Bangladesh: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said New Delhi has always attached "highest priority" to its relationship with Dhaka and…
Five dead, seven missing in Indonesia floods, landslides
Flash floods and landslides struck Indonesia's main Java island earlier this week, killing at least five people, the national disaster…
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Iran ‘not seeking war but fully prepared for war’, says foreign minister
Iran is fully prepared for conflict but also ready for negotiations, its foreign minister said on Monday, as US President…
CA leaves for Tokyo Wednesday on four-day official visit
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus will leave Dhaka early Wednesday on a four-day official visit to Japan to attend…
“We must unite our voices to end violence against women and girls”
“At the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, we are listening, and we stand fully behind these efforts. We…
Nation mourns Khaleda Zia’s death
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CA leaves for Tokyo Wednesday on four-day official visit
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus will leave Dhaka early Wednesday on a four-day official visit to Japan to attend…
Winter storm to hit 160 million across southern, eastern US
A winter storm bearing down on the southern and eastern United States was set to affect more than 160 million…
Bangladesh condemns resumption of Israeli military aggression in Gaza
Bangladesh has expressed its strongest condemnation and profound concerns over the resumption of Israeli military aggression on the Gaza Strip. The attack has resulted in extensive loss of innocent civilian lives,…
Vote counting begins as national polls ends peacefully
The counting of votes has begun as the voting in 13th National Parliamentary Election and the Referendum concluded peacefully at 4:30pm today.Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said around…
GP launches 5G roaming
Grameenphone, the country’s leading telecommunications service provider, has launched 5G roaming for its customers, enabling them to access 5G networks while traveling abroad. With this service, Grameenphone users can now…
Feb 12 polls a historic chance to restore people’s political rights: Tarique Rahman
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today said the upcoming national election scheduled for February 12 is a historic opportunity to restore the political rights that the people of Bangladesh were deprived…
Lahore picks Mustafizur on direct signing for PSL
Lahore Qalandars roped in Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman as the direct signing for the 11th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) today. Mustafizur had previously represented the franchise in…
Govt takes strict security measures for free, fair election, says Home Adviser
Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today assured that the law and order situation in Khulna division remains fully under control ahead of the 13th national election,…
Expatriates send nearly 140,000 postal ballots home
Expatriates registered through the "Postal Vote BD" app to cast their votes in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election and the Referendum have begun sending back their ballots.So far, 139,763…
Alfamart opens first store in Dhaka
Indonesian modern retail chain Alfamart officially opened its first store in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as part of the company's regional expansion in South Asia. This opening marks Alfamart's first step into…
CA asks Armed Forces to ensure free, fair & credible polls
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today directed members of the Armed Forces to exercise maximum vigilance to ensure a free, fair and credible election, describing the February 12 referendum and…
Winter storm to hit 160 million across southern, eastern US
A winter storm bearing down on the southern and eastern United States was set to affect more than 160 million people – half of the country’s population, authorities have warned.The…
Media must be strengthened to check rumours: Ali Imam
Food and Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumdar today called upon the mainstream media to play an effective role in curbing rumours spread through social media.He said in the current era…
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Maf Footwear Ltd awarded LEED Platinum Certificate
Green buildings help reduce negative impacts on the natural environment by using less water, energy, and other natural resources; employing…
Schools Can Spark Rapid Change in Canal Restoration: DNCC Chief
“Previously, cleaning the canals cost over taka 100 crore. Now, we have cleaned more than 100 kilometers of canals at…
Bangladesh seeks global support to restore Dhaka’s waterbodies
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Secretary Dr Farhina Ahmed has called for financial and technical assistance from the International Union…
“One small step leads to big change”
“We will clean it ourselves—keeping these canals clean is our responsibility too,” declared Niha, a fourth-grade student at Hazrat Ayesha…