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Jamaat wins three Kushtia seats as 17 candidates lose deposits

, Feb. 15 -- Seventeen of the 25 candidates who contested the national election from parliamentary constituencies in Kushtia have got their election deposits forfeited, according to official figures. ... Read More


6 fishermen kidnapped in Sundarbans

, Feb. 15 -- Six fishermen were allegedly kidnapped by forest robbers from Shelar Char in the eastern side of Sundarbans early Saturday. The abducted fishermen were identified as Khairul, 35, Faruk, ... Read More


UK eyes stronger ties with Bangladesh on shared goals

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The United Kingdom (UK) has said it will work closely with Bangladesh on their shared priorities of economic growth, migration, climate and security, building on the strong connectio... Read More


Gaibandha AL leader dies in hospital while in jail custody

, Feb. 15 -- A local leader of the Bangladesh Awami League died at Rangpur Medical College and Hospital on Sunday while in jail custody. The deceased, Shamikul Islam Lipon, was president of the Gaiba... Read More


Manikganj Election: 13 candidates lose deposits as BNP sweeps 3 seats

, Feb. 15 -- Thirteen out of 20 candidates who contested the national election from three parliamentary constituencies in Manikganj have lost their deposits after failing to secure the minimum require... Read More


Man shot dead on way to offer prayers in Rajshahi

Rajshahi, Feb. 15 -- A man was shot dead by miscreants while on his way to offer prayers at a mosque in Rajshahi metropolis on Saturday night. The deceased was identified as Md Mustafa, 50, son of Ta... Read More


Mamata sends sweets, flowers to Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday sent floral greetings and sweets to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman following the party's landslide victory in the 13th national el... Read More


Tarique to address media at 3 pm after BNP's landslide victory

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- After a resounding victory in the 13th parliamentary election, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will address a press conference this (Saturday) afternoon. The press conference will be he... Read More


Siraz Uddin Miah gets additional role of Cabinet Secretary

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The government on Saturday assigned Chief Adviser's Principal Secretary M Siraz Uddin Miah the additional responsibility of Cabinet Secretary. The Public Administration Ministry iss... Read More


Gazettes of newly elected MPs, referendum results published

, Feb. 14 -- The Election Commission (EC) has published the two separate gazette notifications of the 297 Members of Parliament elected to the 13th parliament as well as the referendum results. The t... Read More