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…
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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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Alfamart opens first store in Dhaka
Indonesian modern retail chain Alfamart officially opened its first store in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as part…
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…
EU to send large election observation team to Bangladesh
Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Ivars Ijabs today said…
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RedOrange Receives 2025 Power of Family Planning Award
RedOrange Communications has been awarded the prestigious Power of Family Planning Award 2025 at the International Conference on Family Planning…
Davida and Option sign wholesale agreement for Men’s Fashion Brand ‘Davida’
July 1, 2025: In a notable move for the country's fashion retail sector, fashion houses Davida and Option have signed a wholesale agreement for…
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…
World Bank announces record $100 bn support for world’s poorest countries
The World Bank announced Thursday that it has raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some…
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…
Pohela Boishakh 1432 Celebrated with Festive Grandeur in New Zealand
Hamilton, New Zealand | Sunday, 13 April 2025 — The Bengali New Year 1432 was celebrated with great enthusiasm and…
Chief Adviser holds talks with Chinese President
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this morning.The Chief Adviser held…
No alternative to two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians: French FM
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Monday that there was "no alternative" to a two-state solution for the Israelis and…
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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…
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…
NEC approves Tk 2,30,000cr ADP for FY26
The National Economic Council (NEC) today approved an Annual Development Programme (ADP) outlay of Tk 2,30,000 crore for the next…
“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…
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…
July Charter will set the future course of Bangladesh, CA tells US Senator
US Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) today called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.During the hour-long meeting, the two leaders discussed issues of…
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…
Ruptures, Reckoning, and the Reality of Rules-based Reorder
SUMMARY• The post-WWII rules-based order was built by Western powers and promised universal norms, but has been marked by inequality, hypocrisy, and selective enforcement, often sidelining the Global South.• Institutions…
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 Donald Trump said the Iranian leadership was seeking talks after…
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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…
“If we change our habits, we can reduce plastic use” – Advisor Rizwana Hasan
Bangladesh took another important step toward a plastic-free, sustainable future as national and international stakeholders gathered today at the Intercontinental…
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…