Candidates across the country submitted their nomination papers on Monday before the 5:00 pm deadline in a calm and orderly atmosphere for the upcoming national election billed for February 12. Most aspirants submitted their nomination papers on the final day. A total of 3,144 nomination papers we
An emphatic election victory for Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti marks a resurgence for the nationalist leader, ending a political deadlock in Europe’s youngest state and potentially determining its domestic and international agenda for years. The win strengthens Kurti’s mand
North Korea said on Monday it test-fired long-range strategic cruise missiles into the sea to assess its nuclear deterrence capabilities, days after it revealed apparent progress in building its first nuclear-powered submarine. The missile launches, carried out on Sunday, were the latest in a seri
The number of people who registered to vote through the Postal Voting app has exceeded 950,000. An Election Commission (EC) media statement revealed the information on Monday afternoon. Expatriate Bangladeshis and its citizens inside, who are eligible for the registration but have not done it yet
A clash between Islamic State militants and Turkish police in northwest Turkey on Monday left six militants and three police officers dead, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. The shootout took place in the Elmali district of Yalova province, south of Istanbul, when police raided a house where t
Prime Bank PLC and Flowco Bangladesh Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce dedicated green financing facilities for petrol pump owners across Bangladesh. According to a press release, the agreement was signed recently at bank's corporate office, marks a significant s
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Monday instructed field-level police officers to maintain law and order at any cost, giving the highest priority to the upcoming national parliamentary election. Addressing the monthly crime review meeting at the Police Headquarters, the IGP emphas
Trading of Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) for Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited, one of Bangladesh’s largest drug manufacturers, is set to be suspended on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) starting from January 2, 2026. The suspension comes after the company failed to publish its audited fina
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist set to take office as mayor of New York City on Jan 1, is facing intense scrutiny as questions mount over whether he can deliver on the sweeping promises that helped propel him into one of the most closely watched political jobs in the United State
Former interim government advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has joined the National Citizen Party (NCP), taking on the responsibilities of party spokesperson and head of the election management committee. Speaking at a press conference on Monday at the party’s Bangla Motor office, Asif also
Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday submitted charge sheet against PK Halder and 18 others for embezzling Tk 4.4 billion in the name of a fictitious company. Mohammad Tanjir Ahmed, Assistant Director of the ACC told this to journalists at the commission headquarters. According to the ACC,
Tasnim Jara, an independent candidate of Dhaka-9, on Monday urged the Election Commission to simplify the electoral process for independent contenders, saying the existing requirement of securing signatures from one percent of voters is unnecessarily difficult and discriminatory. She called the ru
