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Tasnim Jara criticises phone ban, alleges risk of irregularities

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Independent candidate for the Dhaka-9 constituency Dr Tasnim Jara has alleged that the Election Commission's decision to ban mobile phones is effectively creating opportunities for ir... Read More


Remittance surges to $1.03 billion in 8 days of February

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Remittance inflows to Bangladesh have seen a massive spike in February ahead of election and Ramadan, expatriates sent US $1.03 billion remittance in the first 8 days of the month. A... Read More


Bangladesh capital market ends higher on strong DSE, CSE gains

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh's capital market closed on a positive note on Monday, with indices at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) posting notable gains amid hig... Read More


Ramadan supplies ample in Bangladesh, prices stable: Traders

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh's markets have enough key food items ahead of Ramadan and traders say steady supplies should help keep prices stable during the fasting month. They made the remarks at a s... Read More


CCTV installed at 680 polling centres in Gaibandha

Gaibandha, Feb. 9 -- CCTV cameras have been installed at 680 polling centres in Gaibandha district, including high-risk char areas to maintain law and order situation. According to the local administ... Read More


BNP not to compromise on women rights: Fakhrul

Thakurgaon, Feb. 9 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party would remain uncompromising in protecting the rights of all citizens, particularly mothers and sister... Read More


18 injured in gas balloon blast during electioneering in Gazipur

Gazipur, Feb. 9 -- Eighteen people suffered burn injuries from a gas balloon explosion during electioneering of BNP candidate of Gazipur-2 constituency Manjurul Karim Rony in Tongi of Gazipur on Monda... Read More


15 injured in gas balloon blast in Gazipur

Gazipur, Feb. 9 -- At least 15 people suffered burn injuries from a gas balloon explosion at the election office of BNP in Tongi of Gazipur on Monday. Md Shahin Alam, officer-in-charge of Tongi West ... Read More


Young people ready to defend voting rights: Shafiqur Rahman

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Monday said that if anyone attempts to take away or interfere with the nation's voting rights people, especially the youth, are ready to defend th... Read More


Advisers approve BPSC amendment, BNQF, Fisheries policies

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Council of Advisers in a special meeting on Monday approved the drafts of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, the Bangladesh National Qual... Read More