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DHAKA : The by-election in Bogura-6 constituency and general election in Sherpur-3 constituency began today at 7:30 am. The voting will continue till 4:30 pm. Although voting is being held, there will be no referendum in these two constituencies as the...

DHAKA : The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 has started reading out its judgment in a crimes against humanity case filed over the killing of Begum Rokeya University (BRUR) student Abu Sayed during the July Mass Uprising. The three-member tribunal, headed...

Bangladesh and India on Wednesday discussed ways to strengthen their bilateral relationship in its facets as the two countries eye a new beginning following the formation of a democratically elected government. "We discussed strengthening our bilateral relationship in its various...

SANGSAD BHABAN : The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) today passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to modernise existing legislation by incorporating provisions to ban not only entities but also their activities and propaganda. With Speaker Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmad,...

SANGSAD BHABAN : Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain said the government has a plan to develop rural medical professionals in light with the conception of the village doctor (Palli Doctor) trained under local medical assistant...

DHAKA : Registration for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) has officially begun at both the ends of the Padma Bridge aiming to make the country’s transportation system faster, easier and modern. The initiative, implemented under the Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA), is...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) formally opposes government interference in its member boards, but its response has often appeared inconsistent. In Bangladesh, that contradiction is reflected in the governance of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The BCB constitution allows the...

A complaint has been filed with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against former interim government adviser Asif Nazrul and his personal secretary Masum over alleged irregularities in the transfer of sub-registrars involving hundreds of crores of taka. Supreme Court lawyer Barrister...

SANGSAD BHABAN : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said that the government has taken different plans to ensure development of the country's tourism sector. "Tourism is an important sector for the country's economy. The current government has taken various action...

SANGSAD BHABAN : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today reaffirmed that his government is committed to expanding women’s education, ensuring women empowerment and equal opportunities in education. “The current government is committed to expand women’s education and ensure empowerment and equal...