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Bangladesh score inches up, but corruption remains deep-rooted due to stalled reforms: TIB

, Feb. 10 -- Bangladesh's score in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 has increased by one point to 24, ranking 150th out of 182 countries, but widespread corruption persists due to the lack ... Read More


Rangpur poised for tight electoral battle as AL reserve votes look decisive

Rangpur, Feb. 10 -- As Bangladesh's national election approaches, six constituencies in Rangpur district are shaping up for intense contests, with political analysts suggesting that the Awami League's... Read More


EC not taking action despite being informed of vote-buying: Nazrul Islam Khan

, Feb. 10 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Nazrul Islam Khan on Tuesday alleged that vote-buying and the production of special clothing for women are taking place ahead of the election, but the Electi... Read More


Dhaka ranks second globally for air pollution with AQI at 288

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked second among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 288 at 9:20 am. ... Read More


Arrest warrant issued against content creator Hero Alam

Bogura, Feb. 10 -- A Bogura court on Tuesday issued a warrant for the arrest of content creator Ashraful Alam alias Hero Alam in a rape case. Judge of the Bogura Women and Children Repression Prevent... Read More


Govt provides financial, housing assistance to family of Dipu Das

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The interim government is providing financial and housing assistance to Dipu Chandra Das, who was beaten and burned to death in the Square Masterbari area of Bhaluka Upazila in Mymen... Read More


BGMEA welcomes landmark Bangladesh-USA tariff agreement

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has welcomed a significant new trade agreement between Bangladesh and the United States, signed today (Tuesday)... Read More


Flawed, violent polls invite destruction, benefit no one: Prof Yunus tells parties

, Feb. 10 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged political parties to refrain from any form of chaos, violence, intimidation, occupation of polling centres, vote manipulation, or provoc... Read More


Election atmosphere festive, no reason to worry: EC

, Feb. 10 -- Election Commissioner Brig Gen (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah on Tuesday said there is no reason for concern over the election, as a festive atmosphere prevails nationwide with enthusiast... Read More


Muggers looted Tk 15 lakh after killing M'singh trader

Mymensingh, Feb. 10 -- Muggers looted Tk 15 lakh after killing a rice trader at Bagar Bazar intersection in Trishal upazila of Mymensingh district on Monday night. The deceased was identified as Sush... Read More