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EU pledges €4m to support polls

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The European Union (EU) will provide more than €4 million in assistance to support Bangladesh in conducting elections in accordance with international standards, EU Ambassador ... Read More


Credible 2026 election at risk, EC admits

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The Election Commission (EC) is grappling with multiple challenges as it prepares to hold Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary election in early February 2026, an exercise the interim gov... Read More


Chinese investments offer to BD economy

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Chinese investment in Bangladesh is increasing, but at a slower pace than in Southeast Asia and mostly in areas with limited long-term value for the economy. So far this year, three... Read More


Case against ex-Khulna MP

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- A Khulna court has accepted a case against 55 individuals, including former Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Mayor Talukder Abdul Khaleque and former Member of Parliament Sheikh Salahud... Read More


NTRCA recommends recruitment of 41,627 teachers

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) has published the results of its sixth mass circular, recommending the recruitment of 41,627 candidates ... Read More


ACC orders 17 NBR officials to submit reports

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has ordered 17 officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to provide detailed asset declarations. "Findings from our investigation suggest... Read More


20,000 cubic feet stone replaced

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- A joint task force of the upazila administration and law enforcement agencies recovered nearly 20,000 cubic feet of stone during an operation in Sreepur, Jaintapur, Sylhet. The salv... Read More


State appeal hearing concludes

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The Supreme Court has wrapped up hearings on the state's appeal challenging the High Court verdict that acquitted BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and former state minister for hom... Read More


Humanitarian actors demand localisation of aid in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Humanitarian actors at an international seminar on Tuesday urged effective implementation of the Grand Bargain commitments in Bangladesh, emphasisinglocalisation of aid, quality fund... Read More


Illegal arms factory busted in Pabna

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Police have unearthed a secret arms manufacturing factory and arrested two people at Santhia upazila in Pabna district on Monday night. The two arrested persons have been identified... Read More