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
A union-level Chhatra Dal leader in Bhola was stabbed to death Wednesday evening while traveling to Dhaka to attend the homecoming event of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman. The incident occurred in the Closer Bazar area, reportedly stemming from a longstanding personal feud. The deceased, Rezw
Leaders and activists of Barishal BNP set off for Dhaka on Wednesday night in a fleet of launches, celebrating Tarique Rahman’s return with fireworks and traditional drums. The launch convoy began departing the ghats one after another after 9:30 pm, carrying party members from across the dis
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
A fifth-grader in Narayanganj’s Bandar Upazila has been abducted and strangled to death after she screamed while resisting an attempted rape, police say. Bandar Police chief Golam Muktar Ashraf said one of the three arrested suspects gave a confessional statement under Section 164 on Wednesd
