Strict action against attempts to disrupt elections, joint operation soon: EC

Barrister Kaiser Kamal, the nominated candidate of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Netrokona-1 (Durgapur-Kalmakanda) constituency, has received the paddy sheaf symbol.

Tareq Rahman's security risk, two cabin crew removed from flight

Two cabin crew have been removed from duty from a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying BNP acting chairman Tariq Rahman. Biman sources said that this decision has been taken considering security and VIP management.

What Mizanur Rahman Azhari said in memory of Shaheed Osman Hadi

The funeral of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, a frontline fighter of the July Uprising and spokesperson of the Inqilab Mancha, was held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament House in the tearful presence of lakhs of people. People from different parts of the country participated in this funeral held with state honors. After the funeral, preparations were made for his burial.

India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah. He was summoned on Wednesday (December 17) afternoon, NDTV reported.

Bhashani and Osman Hadi's portraits hung at Dhanmondi 32

On the occasion of the Great Victory Day, portraits of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani and July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi have been hung at the demolished house of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32 in the capital. This program has created new discussions in the political and social arena.

Bangladesh sets world record for parachuting with the most flags

On the occasion of the Great Victory Day, Bangladesh has set a world record for parachuting with the most national flags. To commemorate the 54th anniversary of independence, 54 paratroopers simultaneously skydived with the flag, which has been included in the Guinness World Records as the world's largest flag-parachuting exhibition.

EB UTAB pays tribute on the great Victory Day

EB Chhatra Dal pays tribute on the great Victory Day

Victory Day celebrated with various arrangements in Panchagarh

Victory Day was celebrated with various arrangements in Panchagarh. The day was started with 31 gun salutes in the morning of Tuesday, December 16 at the Collectorate premises. Wreaths were laid at the Martyr Freedom Fighters Memorial with the sunrise.

Tetulia celebrates the great Victory Day on December 16 with due dignity

Tetulia celebrates the great Victory Day with due dignity. The Victory Day program began with paying tribute to the martyrs at the Liberation Memorial in the early hours of the day.

CEC: No worries about elections, law enforcement fully prepared

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that the upcoming elections will be held without any disruptions and the law enforcement and Election Commission are fully prepared.

Sadiq Kayem's 48-hour ultimatum: Three advisors to resign if demands not met

Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) Vice President (VP) Sadiq Kayem has announced a movement demanding the resignation of the Home Affairs Advisor, Legal Advisor and Foreign Affairs Advisor if his three demands are not met within the next 48 hours.

Sadiq Qayem leads the siege of the Home Affairs Advisor's office, police obstruct

The program to surround the Home Affairs Advisor's office, demanding the arrest of those involved in the shooting and assassination attempt on Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, the recovery of all illegal weapons in a nationwide drive, and the arrest of terrorists from banned parties, has faced police obstruction.

Discussion meeting on the occasion of Tetulia Martyred Intellectuals Day with due dignity

The Tetulia Upazila administration has celebrated the Martyred Intellectuals Day with due dignity. On the occasion of the day, a discussion meeting was held at the Tetulia Upazila Parishad auditorium on Sunday (December 14) morning.

Panchagarh celebrated Martyr Intellectuals Day appropriately.

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, on the occasion of Martyr Intellectuals Day, a wreath-laying and prayer ceremony was held at the Martyr Freedom Fighter Memorial, Panchagarh at 9:00 am and a wreath-laying and prayer ceremony was held at the Panchagarh Slaughterhouse at 9:30 am.

Maximum measures being taken to ensure security of MP candidates: DMP Commissioner

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is taking maximum measures to ensure the security of Member of Parliament (MP) candidates participating in the 13th National Parliament election, said DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjad Ali.

British medical team arrives at Evercare

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia's treatment has taken a new dimension. A four-member expert medical team from the UK arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday and joined Evercare Hospital to assess her advanced treatment and formulate a plan.

Helicopter trial near Evercare - Public urged not to be confused

Bangladesh Army and Air Force helicopters will conduct trial landings and take-offs in two open fields near Evercare Hospital in the capital on Thursday. This activity will be conducted as part of the security protocol of the Special Security Force (SSF). For this, the general public has been requested not to be confused.

Writ petition filed in High Court seeking postponement of 13th National Election

A writ petition has been filed in the High Court seeking a direction to suspend all activities of the 13th National Parliament election, declare the appointment of the Election Commission's secretaries and field-level officers from the executive branch illegal, and form an independent "Electoral Service Commission".

Humanitarian UNO in Tentulia is now with the homeless mentally unbalanced woman Rasheda Begum

Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Afroz Shahin Khasru set another example of humanitarian initiatives in Tentulia Upazila of Panchagarh. This time, the mentally unbalanced and homeless woman of Ward No. 8 of Shalbahan Union No. 4 received assistance. Rasheda Begum. UNO provided 3 bundles of strong corrugated iron and a cash check of Tk 9,000 for the construction of a house for this disaster-affected woman.

Upazila Executive Officer (UEO) next to Mofiz Uddin with special needs in Narail

Upazila Executive Officer (UEO) Sanchita Biswas has provided a wheelchair and cash assistance to Mofiz Uddin, who is born with a physical disability (with special needs).

Sadar Upazila Administration distributes cash and other aids to beggars in Narail

Under the Beggar Rehabilitation and Alternative Employment Program, six cows, six goats, 11,200 taka in cash and various aids have been distributed to eight beggars in Narail Sadar Upazila.

Sweets distributed at EB after Hasina's death sentence verdict

BSF returns three Bangladeshis through Banglabandha border

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has returned three Bangladeshi nationals through Banglabandha border in Tentulia upazila of Panchagarh. They were handed over to the BGB through a flag meeting on Sunday (December 9) afternoon.

Inauguration of 117-foot flagstand at Banglabandha border

The country's highest 117-foot flagstand has been inaugurated at Banglabandha land port in Tentulia upazila of Panchagarh district. The red-green flag of Bangladesh will fly in the sky of independent Bengal every day using modern technology at this flagstand.

Corruption of over Tk 2110 crore in climate fund: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has said that more than half of the national climate finance fund in Bangladesh has been lost to corruption. According to the organization's calculations, corruption occurred in 54 percent of the allocations of 891 projects approved from the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund (BCCT) from 2010 to 2024. This amount is estimated to be about $ 248.4 million, or more than Tk 2,100 crore.

Music and Physical Education Teacher Posts Abolished in Primary

The posts of assistant teachers in music and physical education subjects in government primary schools have been abolished. The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education released this information through a notification on Sunday. The new rules amend the “Teacher Recruitment Rules in Government Primary Schools, 2025” issued on August 28.

Advisor in trouble over ‘boat’ gift, asks on Facebook what to do

Algerian Ambassador to Dhaka Abdel Wahab Saldani gifted a boat to Muhammad Fawzul Kabir Khan, Advisor to the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources of Bangladesh, at a ceremony to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the Algerian Revolution. But the ‘boat’ gift has sparked discussions and criticism.

BTRC's new rule: No more than 10 SIMs will be active in one NID

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is bringing a major change to the country's mobile SIM system. From Saturday (November 1), no person can have more than 10 active SIMs according to their National Identity Card (NID). Mobile operators will start the process of deactivating excess SIMs from today.

Schedule for parliamentary elections to be announced in December

During a discussion with journalists at Patuakhali Circuit House on Friday, Election Commissioner (EC) Md. Anwarul Islam said that the schedule for the 13th National Parliament elections will be announced in the first half of December. He also said that the Election Commission has not yet made a final decision on whether the referendum will be held before or after the parliamentary elections.

Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Knows When Elections Will Be Held

The National Assembly elections will be held before February 15, said Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. He said that the Chief Advisor will take a decision on any issue related to the referendum, but the elections will be held before the scheduled time.

Shapla Kali’ added to list of election symbols, total symbols now 119

The Election Commission (EC) has added a new symbol for use in the national elections of Bangladesh. ‘Shapla Kali’ has been added to the list of election symbols in the latest published notification. This information was given in a notification signed by Akhtar Ahmed, Senior Secretary of the Election Commission Secretariat on Thursday.

Salary structure proposal for MPO teachers: Maximum 1 lakh 56 thousand, minimum 30 thousand

The proposal for a new salary structure for MPO teachers has come up for discussion. According to the proposal, a demand has been made to set the minimum salary at 30 thousand and the maximum salary at 1 lakh 56 thousand taka. The MPO Nationalization Alliance raised this proposal in an exchange of views with the Pay Commission. The organization said that MPO teachers have been facing discrimination for a long time, so it is important to align their salaries with the government scale.

Azad's wife Piya, who died in the bearing pad accident, gets a job in Metrorail

Airin Akhter Piya, the wife of Abul Kalam Azad, who died in the bearing pad accident in Dhaka Metrorail, will get a job as a computer operator. Later, when Piya completes her graduation, she will be appointed as an officer.

Sheikh Hasina-Rehana family in plot controversy: 54 witnesses' testimonies completed in three ACC cases

The ACC has completed the recording of 54 witnesses' testimonies in three cases filed against ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana, including 53 people, on charges of taking government plots in the Purbachal New Town project in the capital. Sheikh Rehana's daughters Tulip Rizwana Siddique, Azmina Siddique and son Radwan Mujib Siddique are also accused in the cases.

Country's highest 117-foot flagstand inaugurated in Banglabandha on November 1

The Tetulia administration has completed all preparations to inaugurate the country's highest 117-foot flagstand on the Banglabandha border in Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh. The flagstand will be officially inaugurated on Saturday (November 1) afternoon by Deputy Commissioner and learned Executive Magistrate Md. Sabet Ali.