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Election environment conducive, says CEC as commission eyes fair polls

, Jan. 5 -- Reassuring stakeholders about the integrity of the upcoming polls, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Monday said the Election Commission is prepared to ensure a free and fair ... Read More


Writ filed challenging legality of election, referendum on same day

, Jan. 5 -- A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of announcing the schedule for the national election and a referendum on the same day. The writ petition also s... Read More


Khaleda Zia a unique figure in Bangladesh's democratic journey: Moyeen Khan

, Jan. 5 -- BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Monday described Khaleda Zia as an exceptional leader whose name is closely linked with Bangladesh's political journey, democratic movement, and t... Read More


Hadi murder chargesheet by Jan 7: Home Secretary

, Jan. 5 -- The chargesheet in the murder case of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi will be submitted by January 7, said Nasimul Ghani, Senior Secretary to the Home Affairs Ministry on Mon... Read More


ADB pledges $2.57 bln to boost Bangladesh's infrastructure, finance

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged $2.57 billion in new sovereign financing to Bangladesh in 2025, more than doubling its 2024 commitment of $1.18 billion. The programme wi... Read More


Bangladesh govt orders suspension of IPL broadcasts

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday ordered television channels to suspend the broadcast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with immediate effect. The directive wa... Read More


Hotel workers threaten strike over unpaid minimum wage

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Leaders of Minimum Wage and Labour Law Implementation Sangram Parishad for hotel and restaurant workers on Monday warned that hotel and restaurant employees would go on strike on Janu... Read More


Khaleda's demise an irreparable loss to Bangladesh and South Asia: Nepal FM

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Nepal's Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Begum Khaleda Zia, Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and the first female Prime M... Read More


Early morning earthquake jolts Sylhet

, Jan. 5 -- An earthquake was felt in Sylhet and surrounding areas early Monday morning. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and other international earthquake monitoring ... Read More


Hotel, restaurant workers stage nationwide protests for minimum wage enforcement

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Hotel and restaurant workers across Bangladesh on Sunday staged nationwide protest rallies and processions, demanding the immediate implementation of the government-declared minimum w... Read More