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CEC seeks insights from ex-officials to curb repeat of electoral irregularities

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday said the Election Commission aims to draw on the experiences of former election officials to identify loopholes and prevent a re... Read More


Bangladesh, UN stress sustained collaboration, innovation

, Oct. 7 -- Bangladesh and the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration, innovation, and inclusive growth as Bangladesh prepares for its upcoming national el... Read More


Bangladesh, Turkiye discuss ways to diversify trade, enhance connectivity

, Oct. 7 -- Bangladesh and Turkiye Tuesday discussed various measures to diversify trade, enhance connectivity, boost investment and promote joint ventures, while emphasising the importance of conveni... Read More


Rubaba Dowla joins BCB board after late-night change

, Oct. 7 -- Corporate leader and sports organizer Rubaba Dowla has been drafted into the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), replacing Isfak Ahsan, whose nomination was quietly withdrawn hours after Monda... Read More


NSC withdraws Isfak Ahsan from BCB board over links with Awami League

, Oct. 7 -- The National Sports Council has withdrawn Isfak Ahsan from its list of nominees to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), only hours after Monday's election wrapped up. The move came after n... Read More


Import of 50,000 mts rice from India, 2.20 lakh mts wheat from US get govt nod

, Oct. 7 -- The government on Tuesday approved a proposal to import 50,000 metric tonnes of non-Basmati parboiled rice from India under the international open tender system for the fiscal year 2025-26... Read More


Trader's throat-slit body found in Netrakona

, Oct. 7 -- year-old shop owner with his throat-slit was recovered from South Doulatpur area in Mohanganj upazila of Netrokona district on Monday night. The deceased was identified as Narayan Pal, so... Read More


BSEC moves to unify all securities rules to restore discipline: Chairman

, Oct. 7 -- Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Khondoker Rashed Maqsood has said the commission is working to bring all securities-related rules under one framework to resto... Read More


Sheltering an 'autocrat' is India's choice: Tarique Rahman

, Oct. 7 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said there is nothing Bangladesh can do if India chooses to back an 'autocrat' and fall out of favour with its people. "If they choose to shelter an... Read More


Drug addict father kills 5-year-old daughter in Lakshmipur

, Oct. 7 -- year-old girl died after being attacked by her drug addict father in South Andharmanik village of Tewariganj union in Lakshmipur sadar on Monday evening. The victim's name was Fariha Sult... Read More