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Despite being allowed to vote for the first time in the country’s history, an overwhelming majority of prison inmates did not take part in the election, with 93 percent abstaining from the process, according to prison authorities.
The local BNP has lodged a formal complaint against Shah Mubashshir Ali, officer-in-charge (OC) of Sylhet Metropolitan Police’s Bimanbandar (Airport) Thana, alleging biased conduct ahead of the upcoming parliamentary election in Sylhet-1 (City-Sadar).
CPD Honorary Fellow Debapriya Bhattacharya said that the interim government's capacity and potential have reached the limits. "What they can do now is hold a good election."
The referendum scheduled to be held on 12 February, the same day as the 13th National Parliamentary Election, has sparked extensive discussion and analysis across the country’s political arena as well as in international circles. In the current political context, the importance of this referendum is multidimensional. According to political analysts, the decision by a major political force to boycott the process has turned the referendum into more than a routine vote, transforming it into a profound and multifaceted test for Bangladesh’s politics.
The world is entering an era where the pinnacle of human innovation could be the instrument of its own extinction. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionize everyday life, its growing integration into nuclear decision-making systems is igniting a race that is as lethal as it is unpredictable. Today, a critical question has emerged: should the decision to deploy weapons capable of annihilating civilization ever be shaped, even indirectly, by algorithms?
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The ICC has now been stirred into action to resolve the complications arising around the T20 World Cup. The governing body of world cricket is holding an emergency meeting regarding the issues of boycotting the India-Pakistan match and the exclusion of Bangladesh. BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul arrived in Lahore, Pakistan, at 1:00 am on Saturday to participate in this tripartite meeting. He is scheduled to return to Dhaka this afternoon after concluding meetings with top officials of the PCB and ICC.
Bangladesh has lost the title after a heavy defeat to India in the final of the SAFF Under-19 Women's Championship held in Pokhara, Nepal. India defeated Bangladesh 4-0 in today's final to become champions.
Bangladesh's left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman will play again for his former team, Lahore Qalandars, in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The franchise has signed him through a direct contract.
Pakistan has decided not to play against India following Bangladesh's exclusion from the T20 World Cup. The country's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the matter. Welcoming this decision, Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul expressed his gratitude to Pakistan on social media platform Facebook.
Pakistan will not play against India in the T20 World Cup under any circumstances, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced. He stated, "We will not play against India in the T20 world cup in any way. India's policy in cricket is unacceptable. We stand with Bangladesh."
Spirited Bangladesh under-19 women’s national football team has stormed into the final of SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship.
Voting began across Japan on Sunday in a high-stakes general election that will decide whether Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling coalition retains its majority—and with it, her own political future.
Thailand began voting in a general election today, with no party expected to win a clear majority, setting the stage for likely coalition talks amid security concerns and political instability.
US Donald Trump on Friday described recent indirect talks with Iran as “very good,” following a meeting between US and Iranian representatives in Muscat, Oman.
CPD Honorary Fellow Debapriya Bhattacharya said that the interim government's capacity and potential have reached the limits. "What they can do now is hold a good election."
If the people of the country vote for BNP and bring it to power, a women-friendly government will be established, said Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of party chairman Tarique Rahman.
Hefazat-e-Islam has called for a protest programme against National Citizen Party (NCP) chief coordinator and Dhaka-8 constituency candidate Nasiruddin Patwary.
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, speaking as a native of Dhaka-17, appealed for votes for the party’s ‘Dhaner Shish’ symbol during an election campaign rally at the ESKI Ground on Sunday (February 8).
The referendum scheduled to be held on 12 February, the same day as the 13th National Parliamentary Election, has sparked extensive discussion and analysis across the country’s political arena as well as in international circles. In the current political context, the importance of this referendum is multidimensional. According to political analysts, the decision by a major political force to boycott the process has turned the referendum into more than a routine vote, transforming it into a profound and multifaceted test for Bangladesh’s politics.
As the 13th National Parliamentary Election draws closer, political discourse in Bangladesh is becoming increasingly sharp—marked by heightened rhetoric, strategic wordplay, and intensified efforts to politically weaken opponents. A recent and notable example of this trend is the public war of words between the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami over the use of the term “ Guptho (covert).”
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry has long been a key driving force of the country’s economy. Duty-free access to the European Union market has particularly helped the sector build a strong position in the global market. However, the recently announced free trade agreement between the EU and India has created major concerns for Bangladesh. Analysts and industry insiders believe that once the deal comes into effect, Bangladesh’s competitive position in the European market may face serious challenges.
Chief Adviser to the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has stressed that whichever party comes to power in the future, bilateral cooperation between Bangladesh and China must continue. He made this call during a meeting with a delegation from the China-Bangladesh Partnership Forum at the state guesthouse Jamuna on Wednesday, November 3.
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.
In a stark fall from the silver screen’s comic limelight, popular Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has been sent to Delhi’s Tihar Jail after surrendering in connection with a long-pending financial dispute involving a multi-crore loan taken for a film project over a decade ago.
At least 50 people, including several women, were injured in two separate clashes between activists of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami in Bauphal upazila of Patuakhali on Sunday (February 8), according to police and local sources. One of the injured remains in critical condition.
Gold prices in Bangladesh rose again on Friday, just a day after a minor decline, reflecting continued volatility in the market.
