Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (December 26) sought vote for her party's electoral symbol "boat". She said, "This boat has brought independence and given economic emancipation. This boat will give us a developed and prosperous

The Election Commission (EC) will deploy armed forces across the country for eight days from January 3 to assist the civil administration for holding the 12th parliamentary election in a free, fair and transparent manner. The members of the armed forces will remain on the street until

Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (December 26) urged the voters to go to the polling centres to cast votes for the 12th national parliamentary election slated for January 7. She made the request while addressing a public rally at Taraganj Degree

The Chamber Court of the Appellate Division of Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the Election Commission (EC) to let the participation of 'Ganatantri Party' in the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections. Chamber Court Justice M. Enayetur Rahim passed the order on Tuesday (December

Supporters of Dilip Kumar Agarwala were sued on Sunday for disrupting the electoral campaign of the Awami League nominated candidate in Chuadanga. Businessman-turned-politician Dilip is contesting as an independent candidate with the Eagle symbol against Solaiman Haque Joardar, the

A report by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) said among 1,896 participating candidates in the upcoming 12th National Parliamentary Elections 18 people each have assets of more than Tk 100 crore.  TIB shared the report at an event titled "Election Affidavits

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (December 26) predicted that the weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.  According to the BMD bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins and light to moderate fog may

Incumbent lawmaker and Awami League nominated candidate for Chattogram-16 (Banshkhali) constituency Mustafizur Rahman Chowdhury was sued for violating electoral code of conduct and assaulting journalists. Banshkhali Upazila Election Officer Mohammed Harun Molla filed the case accusing

Ferry services on the Daulatdia-Paturia route resumed on Tuesday (December 26) morning after six hours. Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) authority confirmed the matter.  Ferry services were suspended due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. Earlier,

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (December 26) arrested 34 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Police have arrested a group of 171 Bangladeshi men who were walking in a large group that raised concerns among local residents recently. Kota Tinggi district police chief Supt Hussin Zamora said the incident, which occurred on Dec 20, prompted the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to file

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to brief the diplomats in Dhaka about it’s preparations of the 12th national parliamentary election, scheduled to be held on 7 January. EC has asked the foreign secretary Masud Bin Momen to invite the heads of embassies and foreign

The election commission (EC) on Monday (December 25) decided to withdraw Habiganj District Commissioner (DC) Debi Chando. A letter in this regard was sent to the Ministry of Public Administration and the Ministry of Home Affairs today. According to the letter, EC decided to withdraw

The Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested two people for allegedly cutting and removing the rail track in Gazipur's Sreepur on 13 December. The arrestees are, former vice-president of Chhatra Dal and current leader of Jubo Dal

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (December 25) arrested 46 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Five coaches of a Chittagong-bound freight train have derailed on the Dhaka-Mymensingh route in Uttara Courtbari area of the capital today (December 25). However, no casualties were reported in the incident that took place around 9:20 am. As soon as the freight train reached the

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (December 25) predicted dry weather with partly cloudy sky over the country, having chances of light rain or drizzle at one or two places over Sylhet and Chattogram divisions.  According to the BMD bulletin, moderate to thick fog

At least four people were killed after Balaka Commuter train hit a sand-laden truck in Mymensingh Sadar on Monday (December 25). The accident happened in Char Raghurampur area around 1:30pm. Following the incident, train communication on the Mymensingh-Bhairab and Netrokona route

A fire broke out in a factory in Khyat Bhaluka Upazila, an industrial area of Mymensingh on Monday (December 25). The incident happened in Hazirbazar Gadomia area of the upazila around 6 am. Bhaluka Fire Service Senior Station Officer Atiqur Rahman confirmed the matter.  He

The Christian community is celebrating the Christmas Day in Bangladesh and elsewhere in the world today (Dec 25) with festivity commemorating the birthday of Jesus Christ.    The Christians of different groups is celebrating the festival amid festivity and religious fervour by