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BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has said he is opposed in principle to banning any political party, warning that such actions could later be used against others, including his own party.
The Election Commission (EC) has approved a Tk 3,100 crore budget for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election and referendum, and published the final list of polling centres across the country.
More than 4,32,000 overseas voters have already cast their ballots in Bangladesh’s 13th general election and referendum.
Munshiganj is considered a stronghold of the BNP within the Dhaka division. However, in previous elections, the Awami League has also shown significant competition across the district. With the Awami League absent in the 13th National Parliament elections, voters in this district near the capital are reassessing their choices. Below is an overview of the electoral contests across Munshiganj’s three parliamentary constituencies.
Manikganj is widely regarded as one of the BNP’s strongest bases in the Dhaka division. However, in several past elections, the Awami League has also demonstrated significant strength in a number of constituencies—something reflected in election results prior to 2014, 2018, and 2024. With the Awami League absent from the 13th National Parliament elections, voters in Manikganj are once again recalculating their electoral choices. Below is an overview of the overall electoral landscape across the district’s three parliamentary constituencies.
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Despite cancelling the national cricket team's tour to India for the T20 World Cup over security concerns, the government has permitted the shooting team to travel to Delhi for the Asian Rifle and Pistol Shooting Championship.
Bangladesh women cricket team had already taken a big step towards the T20 World Cup main round by winning five consecutive matches in the qualifiers. This time, the team confirmed qualification with two Super Six matches still remaining, after the United States lost to the Netherlands.
Even before the start of the T20 World Cup, the International Cricket Council, ICC, has become embroiled in a major controversy. Citing security concerns, Bangladesh refused to travel to India, after which the ICC decided to exclude Bangladesh from the World Cup. Scotland, who finished fourth in the European qualifiers, have been included in their place.
Bangladesh’s women’s cricket team has made waves in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers, storming through the group stage with wins over the USA, Papua New Guinea, Namibia, and Ireland.
The ongoing drama surrounding the T20 World Cup has taken a new turn. Bangladesh were dropped from the tournament last Saturday after refusing to travel to India over security concerns. Scotland were brought in as Bangladesh’s replacement for this year’s World Cup.
The International Cricket Council, ICC, has rejected the accreditation applications of Bangladeshi sports journalists seeking to cover the 2026 T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka.
The United Kingdom (UK) has advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Bangladesh, citing heightened risks of political violence and possible attacks by extremist groups in the run-up to the country’s national election.
Saudi Arabia has announced that it will not allow its airspace or territory to be used in any potential military action against Iran. The statement was made by Crown Prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman. The news was reported on Tuesday (January 28) by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has stepped up security in border and coastal areas ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections, aiming to maintain law and order and provide a safe voting environment.
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has said he is opposed in principle to banning any political party, warning that such actions could later be used against others, including his own party.
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman is set to begin a three-day tour of the country’s northern region on Thursday, during which he will take part in a series of election programmes across several districts.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has suspended the 41-member convening committee of its Sherpur district unit with immediate effect.
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman stated that the trust bestowed upon him by the citizens of the country is the primary reason for his continued involvement in politics.
A strange yet deeply symbolic video has recently sparked global discussion on social media. The footage shows a penguin leaving its group and the sea behind, walking alone in the opposite direction towards snow-covered mountains. There is no food, no companion and no certainty of survival. Netizens have dubbed the scene the ‘nihilist penguin’, while some are calling it the ‘rebel penguin’.
Post-mass uprising anarchy is still visible in Bangladesh. The state machinery is still largely inactive in the backdrop of the changes. In this vacuum, at least partially, the rule of the insane continues.
It was July 2021. The world was in the throes of a severe chip crisis. At such a time, an analyst asked Mark Liu, chairman of TSMC, the center of the technology world, a strange question: "Aren't your customers worried when China threatens war with Taiwan?"
Interim government foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain said there is no situation in Bangladesh where Indian officials or their family members are at risk.
The British Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata has praised a Bangladeshi diplomat's efforts in promoting arts and culture in the city. Dr Andrew Fleming, the British Deputy High Commissioner to Kolkata (East & North East India), made the remarks while addressing the exclusive launch of a heritage calendar in the city on Friday, January 23.
