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National
2 hours ago

Govt ignores majority opinion about good governance

The government does not take into cognizance the opinion of nearly 73 per cent of the population about establishing good governance, an official survey shows, which indicates roots of graft and recurrent political crisis. If political interference is added, the rate of indifference rises to 78 per

National
3 hours ago

Tarique arrives at Heathrow en route home

After 17 years in exile, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has arrived at Heathrow Airport in London as he prepares to return to Bangladesh. He was accompanied by his wife Zubaida Rahman and their daughter Zaima Rahman. They reached the airport around 10:30pm Bangladesh time on Wednesday. Leade

World
4 hours ago

Netanyahu coalition pushes Oct 7 attack probe

Israel's parliament gave the initial go-ahead on Wednesday for a government-empowered inquiry into the surprise Oct 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on southern Israel rather than the expected independent investigation demanded by families of the victims. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resisted call

National
4 hours ago

Postal vote registration until Dec 31

The Election Commission (EC) has extended the deadline for voter registration through the Postal Vote BD app until Dec 31 for the parliamentary elections and referendum. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed announced the decision at a briefing at the Nirbachan Bhabsn on Wednesday. The deadline was originall

Editorial
4 hours ago

Fruit production is on a roll

A quiet revolution is taking place in the country's agriculture sector. Gone are the days when an overwhelming emphasis was put on production of cereals. At least a segment of farmers are getting smarter to opt for cultivation of cash crops, mainly fruits. Apart from traditional fruit cultivation,

Opinions
4 hours ago

Vietnam's apparel export strategy lesson for BD

Bangladesh and Vietnam are often presented as close rivals in the global apparel industry, with export figures suggesting a neck-and-neck race for a larger share of global apparel market. In 2024, Bangladesh exported garments worth USD 38.48 billion, accounting for 6.9 per cent of the global market

Views
4 hours ago

Between giants: Bangladesh's strategy in the Indo-Pacific

Bangladesh is presently at a crucial juncture-it is in a transition period and undergoing a visionary shift in its foreign policy. It is a fact that the pragmatic doctrine of "friendship to all, and malice towards none" has enabled Bangladesh to keep itself intact for the past several decades. Howe

World
4 hours ago

Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls

Democratic senators urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to reverse a recall of nearly 30 career ambassadors, warning the move leaves a dangerous leadership vacuum that allows adversaries like Russia and China to expand their reach. The Trump administration in recent days has ordered more tha

Trade
5 hours ago

AB Bank opens its sub-branch at Kankirhat

AB Bank PLC inaugurated its Kankirhat sub-branch on December 24, 2025, as the 60th sub-branch of the bank. The sub-branch is located at Bhuiyan Market, Birkot, Kesharpar, Senbug, Noakhali, according to a press release. Mr. Reazul Islam, Managing Director and CEO (Acting), AB Bank inaugurated the s

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