The Chief Adviser’s office has formally requested the Election Commission to complete all preparations for holding the national parliamentary elections in February 2026, just before the start of Ramadan. This marks the official commencement of the election process, even though six months remain. Candidates who have already confirmed their nominations have actively begun campaigning, while […]

Professor Dr Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah, the former Vice-Chancellor of Begum Rokeya University (BRU), has been arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of the police. The arrest was confirmed by Muhammad Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Media and Public Relations Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). “There was a requisition from the Anti-Corruption […]

China’s export performance surpassed expectations in July, as robust shipments to the European Union and Southeast Asia compensated for a sharp drop in goods bound for the United States, according to official data released on Thursday. These figures arrive amid a delicate trade ceasefire between Beijing and Washington, offering some much-needed reassurance to Chinese policymakers […]

With the upcoming national elections in Bangladesh drawing nearer—possibly scheduled before Ramadan in February—foreign diplomats and high-level representatives from various countries have expressed heightened interest in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) strategic priorities should it form the next government. Sources reveal that diplomats are regularly holding meetings in London with BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman. […]

The widespread use of gas cylinders in homes, shops, and vehicles—coupled with a spate of frequent explosions—has reached an alarming level across Bangladesh. From January to July 2025, at least 21 people lost their lives and over 100 sustained injuries in 35 documented cylinder explosions, as reported by national media outlets. Causes Identified by Experts […]

A writ petition has been filed at the High Court challenging the legality of the undergraduate admission circular for the academic session 2024–25 of the proposed Dhaka Central University. The petition was submitted on Wednesday, 6 August by Shah Alam Abhi, legal counsel representing Arian Zaman and Sagar Kumar Ghosh, both students of Government Titumir […]

A Bangkok-bound flight operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines was forced to return to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), Dhaka, roughly an hour after takeoff due to a mechanical fault. The aircraft was carrying 146 passengers, according to Biman authorities. Flight Overview Flight No. Route Scheduled Departure Aircraft Model Registration Passenger Capacity Actual Passengers BG-388 Dhaka […]

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is set to hold a crucial meeting today (Thursday) to finalise recommendations for amending the Representation of the People Order (RPO) and the Code of Conduct for political parties. The session will be chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) K M Naser Uddin and is scheduled to begin at […]

Veteran journalist Anis Alamgir has strongly criticised Dr Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of deliberately distorting Bangladesh’s history through the “July Declaration” — a recent political statement that has stirred wide debate. According to Alamgir, the document echoes BNP’s long-held narrative, particularly its emphasis on 7 November, while conveniently omitting pivotal events, such as the brutal […]

Senior journalist and political analyst Masud Kamal has warned that the upcoming election could lead to significant trouble for the government, particularly for those who emerge victorious. In a recent appearance on a television talk show, Kamal remarked: “This election will create immense trouble for the government. But those who get elected will face the […]