The Election Commission (EC) cannot ensure a free and fair national election without the government’s active backing, Electoral Reform Commission chief Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar said on Saturday. “If political parties indulge in muscle power and money games, a good election

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in three divisions and light to moderate showers elsewhere on Saturday. Meteorologist Khandaker Hafizur Rahman said a low-pressure area lies over the coastal region of south Odisha–north Andhra Pradesh.

The Bangladesh Army has cordoned off a house in Rajshahi’s Kadirganj area after recovering a large cache of weapons and explosive-making materials. A team from the 40 East Bengal Regiment launched the operation on Saturday morning (August 16), focusing on a coaching centre inside

Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has reiterated that the upcoming national election will be held strictly on the date announced by the Chief Adviser, dismissing speculation and demands from political parties for a change. He said: “There

Two residential students of a madrasa in Gomastapur Upazila of Chapainawabganj district have died mysteriously early Saturday, according to hospital and police sources. The deceased were identified as Tania, 12, daughter of Tariqul Islam from Lebudanga village, and Jamila, 10, daughter

The foreign ministers of 31 Arab and Islamic nations, along with the secretaries-general of the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), have issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin

A major fire broke out at a jhut (fabric scrap) warehouse near Ahad Convention Hall on the Baklia Access Road in Chattogram city late on Friday night. According to the Fire Service and Civil Defence, the blaze started at around 1:45 am on August 16. Nine fire-fighting units from four

The Hindu community across Bangladesh is observing Janmashtami today, marking the birth of Lord Sri Krishna, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism.  The festival is being celebrated with religious fervour, cultural programmes, and nationwide festivities. According to

Malaysian authorities have denied entry to 98 Bangladeshi citizens at Kuala Lumpur International Airport after finding their travel documents unsatisfactory, according to the state news agency Bernama. The incident occurred during an operation conducted by the country’s Border

Religious Affairs Adviser A F M Khalid Hossain today said the Election Commission is moving ahead with the necessary preparations to hold a free, fair and acceptable national election. “The government is going to announce a roadmap for the national elections. The EC will work as

The next national election will take place in February 2026 as scheduled, and there is no scope for postponement, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said today. “The election will be held according to the Chief Adviser’s announcement,” he told reporters after Jumma prayers

Actor Shomi Kaiser was released on bail from Kashimpur Female Central Jail around 11 pm on Thursday after spending nine months in custody in connection with two attempted murder cases filed at Uttara East police station in Dhaka. Additional Inspector General of Prisons Jahangir Kabir

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind across the country over the next 24 hours starting from 9 am. According to a Met office bulletin issued this morning, light to moderate rain or thunder showers

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, has once again found itself among the world’s most polluted cities, ranking sixth with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 119 — a level deemed “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” According to the AQI scale,

The government has formed an investigation committee to probe the purchase of surveillance equipment during the Sheikh Hasina government’s tenure.  The committee will be headed by the chief adviser’s special assistant on post, telecommunications and ICT affairs, Faez

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file a case against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the former prime minister’s adviser on information and communication technology, over allegations of amassing assets worth Tk 60 crore illegally and conducting suspicious transactions of Tk 57

Members of the banned Awami League and its affiliated organisations will face legal action if they attempt to commit offences on the occasion of August 15, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Mohammad Sajjat Ali has said.  He said as the party’s political

A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 285 others in a case over alleged participation in anti-state activities and conspiring to overthrow the interim government through a “Joy Bangla Brigade” Zoom meeting. Dhaka

A Dhaka court has sentenced expelled Narsingdi district Jubo Mohila League leader Shamima Noor Papiya and her husband Mofizur Rahman to three and a half years in prison in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over amassing wealth beyond known sources of income. Judge

Election Commission (EC) Secretary Akhtar Ahmed has said discussions have been held on the roadmap for the next national parliamentary elections, which will be published next week. He shared the information while speaking to reporters at the EC headquarters on Thursday (August 14).