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DHAKA : The schedule for the 13th national election and referendum on July National Charter will be announced at 6pm today. Senior Secretary of the Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Akhtar Ahmed said yesterday after the recording of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)...

NARSINGDI : Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said comprehensive preparations are in progress to ensure that the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election is conducted in a fair, peaceful and festive environment. He made the...

DHAKA : BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia is currently receiving advanced medical care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Evercare Hospital in the city, according to her personal physician and BNP standing committee member...

DHAKA : Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam and LGRD Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain have submitted resignation letters to the Chief Adviser. "Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam and LGRD and Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain...

DHAKA : Calling the upcoming national polls a historic opportunity to build a new Bangladesh in the post-mass uprising context, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus asked the Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) to make the elections 'historic and memorable' ones...

DHAKA : Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin today said the schedule for the 13th National Parliament elections and referendum will be announced this week. "The polls schedule will be announced this week." he told reporters after a meeting...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today distributed the Begum Rokeya Padak 2025 among four distinguished women in recognition of their contributions to women's education and rights, human rights and women's awakening. Dr Rubhana Rakib, a physician, received the...

DHAKA : As part of the nationwide grand celebrations of the Victory Day on December 16, Bangladesh is preparing to set a world record by parachuting with the highest number of national flags. “Preparations are underway to take a large-scale...

SAPPORO : A big quake off Japan injured at least 30 people, authorities said Tuesday, damaging roads and knocking out power for thousands in freezing temperatures. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the magnitude 7.5 quake at 11:15 pm on Monday...

DHAKA : Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has paid profound tribute to Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, saying that her life and ideals will continue to inspire and encourage women across generations. In a post on his verified...