This year’s election in Bangladesh is markedly different from all previous elections. Victory at the polls does not automatically grant the power to form a government. Rather, this election is primarily for the establishment of a People’s Assembly, which will initiate the process of drafting a new national constitution. The chief responsibility of the winning […]

As the new year unfolds, several major recruitment notices have been announced across both government and private sectors. From 23 to 29 January 2026, a variety of opportunities have become available, catering to different grades and qualifications, including 9th and 10th grade positions. First Light has compiled the top ten job openings of the week, […]

In Narsingdi’s Belabo Upazila, police recovered the body of a missing poultry trader from a local pond three days after he disappeared. The recovery took place on Thursday night around 9:00 pm in the Bir Baghber area of Bajnab Union. The deceased has been identified as Azimul Qader Bhuiya, aged 45, the son of the […]

In the remote corners of Habiganj district, women are reshaping the local economy through a combination of household labour, small businesses, online initiatives, and cooperative ventures. Increasingly, they are participating in diverse sectors including trade, services, employment, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and remittance-driven enterprises. Their engagement is gradually bringing a visible transformation to the […]

The Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council has officially announced the admission process for the 2025–26 academic year for government, autonomous, and private nursing and midwifery institutions. Prospective students may apply for a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing), three-year Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery, and three-year Diploma in Midwifery programmes. According to […]