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DHAKA : The fourth day of hearings on appeals against the acceptance and cancellation of nomination papers for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections began this morning at the Election Commission (EC). The hearings started at 10:00 am Tuesday at the...

The below is attributable to U.S. Mission Spokesperson Poornima Rai: U.S. Ambassador-Designate to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen and his wife, Mrs. Deanne Dao, arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), Dhaka, on January 12, 2026. “It is an honor for me...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called on Japanese investors to expand investment in Bangladesh and recruit more Bangladeshi workers for employment in Japan, the world’s fourth-largest economy. Professor Yunus made the appeal when former Japanese First Lady...

RAJSHAHI : Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Prof Ali Riaz has said a mandate of the voters (referendum) on the July Charter is indispensable for future Bangladesh’s state structure and full-length establishment of democracy. Important decision on how the...

DHAKA : The National Economic Council (NEC) today approved a Taka two lakh crore Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP) for the current fiscal year 2025–‘26 with the transport and communication sector witnessing the highest allocation. The approval came from a...

DHAKA : The government is implementing an extensive programme across the country to create public awareness about the forthcoming referendum slated for February 12. Under the initiative, field-level government officials, religious leaders, and leading representatives of various non-government organizations are...

GAZIPUR : Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has called upon members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) to perform their duties with honesty; dedication and professionalism to ensure the upcoming 13th National...

DHAKA : As part of efforts to raise public awareness and encourage participation in the upcoming referendum, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing today released a photo card urging citizens to cast a ‘Yes’ vote in the referendum slated for...

DHAKA : The Election Commission (EC) entered its third consecutive day of reviewing appeals against the decisions of returning officers for the forthcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election. Proceedings began at 10 am in the EC auditorium at Agargaon here with...

A day-long Bangladesh Writers’ Conference 2025–26 was held in Narayanganj on Saturday (January 10) marking International Writers’ Day 2025, with the slogan “We want a peaceful world, we want a just and beautiful homeland.” The conference was organised by Bangladesh...