Dhaka: Nana Akufo-Addo, former President of the Republic of Ghana, has been appointed to lead the Commonwealth observer group for Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election and the referendum on the July Charter. Both significant political events are sl…
Mymensingh: At least 10 people were injured in a clash between the supporter groups of two BNP leaders in Mymensingh-10 (Gafargaon) constituency on Wednesday evening. The clash occurred in front of Islamia School in Gafargaon after election symbols we…
Dhaka: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a man for allegedly defrauding and blackmailing a Bangladeshi woman living in the United States through a fake marriage, extorting more than Tk 1.5 crore from her. The arrestee was identi…
Dhaka: Newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen voiced his concerns regarding China’s expanding influence in South Asia during an interaction with journalists on Wednesday, emphasizing the United States’ commitment to supporting…
Dhaka: Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan on Wednesday directed authorities to ensure electricity connection or alternative power supply in all polling stations within a week. He gave the instruction at an inter-ministerial meeting held at Bidyut Bhaban…
Sunamganj: Fertile farmlands of ‘Gaillar Haor’ in Shantiganj upazila of Sunamganj district have been facing severe degradation as an influential syndicate continues large-scale illegal extraction of topsoil, posing a serious threat to local agricultur…
Riyadh: Bangladesh is set to participate in the upcoming ministerial roundtable in Riyadh, a key segment of the third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC). This event is held under the auspices of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and …
Sylhet: A farmer in Jaintapur, Sylhet, has suffered nearly Tk 10 lakh in losses after unidentified individuals allegedly vandalized his watermelon field over a past dispute. According to the complaint, Mohammad Ahmad Ali, a 53-year-old farmer from Dai…