Dhaka, Dec 15 – Foreign missions here and Bangladesh’s foreign friends are closely observing election-related activities in Bangladesh wishing to see a “peaceful election” to keep its progress “unhurt” as the polling date, December 30, is getting closer.
Dhaka, Dec 15 – All Bangladesh is set to celebrate the 48th Victory Day on Sunday and pay deep homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country.
Journalists cannot go for live telecast and telephonic conversations from a polling booth during voting in the upcoming general election, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda said on Saturday.
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Siddiqur Rahman on Saturday called upon the garment workers not to be misguided by the rumours spread by conspirators.
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday ‘sincerely regretted’ his sharp reaction to a reporter following his question over the Front’s position on Jamaat-e-Islami.
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said Dr Kamal Hossain exposed his ‘real character’ by using ‘old Pakistani word ‘Khamosh’ [shut up] with a journalist.
BNP candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency Mirza Abbas and his supporters came under attack allegedly by ruling party activists during his election campaign at Segunbagicha here on Saturday.
Dhaka- Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has made it clear that he is not thinking about retiring just now.
Dhaka – Bangladesh Navy will play Power Development Board (PDB) in the final of the Walton Victory Day Volleyball Tournament on Monday (Dec 17) at the Shaheed Nur Hossain National Volleyball Stadium here. The final match will kicks-off at 2:20…
Dhaka – Steve Rhodes, the Bangladesh head coach, believes that the Windies are very difficult to beat in T20 Internationals. The Tigers will play a three-match T20I series against the visiting West Indies beginning on Monday. “The Windies are best…
Dhaka – Tech Zhi Soo of Malaysia clinched the men’s singles of the Yonex-Sunrise Bangladesh Int’l Challenge Badminton 2018 beating Cao Cuong Pham of Vietnam by 21-17, 21-17 points in the final at Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium here on…
Marathon talks aimed at charting mankind’s path away from climate catastrophe entered overtime Saturday as nations picked over a plan presented by host Poland that exposed several sources of disagreement.
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The Japanese animation classic “My Neighbor Totoro”, which has enchanted generations of children, finally hit Chinese cinemas Friday — 30 years after its original release. The Studio Ghibli film has never been screened in China despite its global popularity. The…
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Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Saturday said Friday’s attack on Jatiya Okiyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain’s motorcade is unfortunate.
Jatiya Oikyafront senior leaders launched the alliance’s first election road march towards Mymensingh region from the capital’s Uttara area on Saturday to drum up public support in favour of the candidates of the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
BNP candidate for Noakhali-1 constituency Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokon and three other party activists reportedly suffered bullet wounds and 20 others were injured in an attack allegedly by Awami League men in Sonaimur Bypass area of Sonaimuri upazila on Saturday…
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It is close to curtain call for the United Nations’ Climate Conference in Katowice, Poland, with ministers from around the world negotiating the text for a “rulebook” to implement the historic 2015 Paris Agreement for climate action. Amidst the various…
MPs across the political divide should “abandon outrage” and attempt to “forge a consensus” over Brexit, Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd has said. In the Daily Mail, Ms Rudd wrote: “Brexit is in danger of getting stuck”. It comes…
US President Donald Trump has named Mick Mulvaney, the director of the office of management and budget, as acting White House chief of staff. Mr Mulvaney, 51, replaces General John Kelly, who is leaving by the end of the year.…
Mymensingh, Dec 14 – The Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) observed Martyred Intellectuals’ Day with tribute and honour by paying floral wreaths at ‘‘intellectual martyrs’ monument’’ of the university.
Dhaka, Dec 14 – As part of electioneering, opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front (United Front) will launch a road march towards Mymensingh today seeking votes for the sheaf of paddy, the poll symbol of the alliance candidates.
Dhaka, Dec 14 – BNP on Friday alleged that the ruling platy men attacked Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain’s motorcade in the city at the behest of the head of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Dhaka, Dec 14 – Jatiya Party in its election manifesto yesterday said it would go for the provincial government and bring changes in the electoral system if it comes to power.
Dhaka, Dec 14 (UNB) – Bangladesh outplayed visiting West Indies by eight wickets in the third and final ODI of three-match series at Sylhet International Stadium on Friday to clinch the series 2-1.
Dhaka, Dec 14 – Mentioning that BNP has given nominations to war criminals, their relatives and corrupt elements in different constituencies, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday urged the people of the country not to cast their votes in favour…