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DHAKA : The government has launched an extensive security and operational preparation plan ahead of the upcoming general election, with Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury affirming the administration’s commitment to delivering a free, fair, and...

DHAKA : BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's personal physician and BNP Standing Committee Member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said that Khaleda Zia is responding to the treatment being provided by her medical team. "Begum Khaleda Zia has been undergoing treatment...

DHAKA : The Election Commission (EC) has announced that the 13th National Parliamentary election and a national referendum will take place on the same day. A notification issued by the EC Secretariat on Saturday, signed by Director (Public Relations) and...

DHAKA : Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed deep gratitude to the countrymen, saying the united support of the people has become a powerful source of strength and inspiration for Zia family during this difficult...

DHAKA : A mild earthquake was felt in parts of Bangladesh including Chattogram in the early hours of Tuesday. The tremor measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale was recorded at 12:55am, said meteorologist Shahnaj Sultana of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep condolences to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake following the tragic loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by ‘Cyclone Ditwah’, one of the worst weather-related disasters to hit...

DHAKA : A Dhaka court today convicted and sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to five years' imprisonment, her sister Sheikh Rehana to seven years, and Rehana's daughter Tulip Siddique to two years for Purbachal plot allocation scam. Judge Robiul...

DHAKA : Law enforcement agencies have taken heightened security measures in the capital ahead of today's verdict in a case against 17 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana and niece Tulip Siddique, over irregularities...

DHAKA : The National Independent Inquiry Commission, formed to investigate the brutal killings carried out in the name of the BDR mutiny, today submitted its report to the government with findings that Awami League (AL) was organisationally involved in...

DHAKA : The registration process for expatriate voters in seven countries including Saudi Arabia has been resumed through the 'Postal Vote BD' mobile app to vote through postal ballot in the 13th National Parliament Election and Referendum. EC Secretariat Director...