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Activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the National Citizen Party (NCP) clashed during a protest march in Noakhali’s Hatiya over the alleged rape of a college student on a launch bound for Dhaka. At least five people from both sides were injured in the incident.
The High Court (HC) has directed the authorities concerned to recount the votes cast in the Bagerhat-1 (Chitalmari, Fakirhat, and Mollahat) parliamentary constituency in the 13th national parliamentary elections.
The Election Commission has allowed candidates to appeal against decisions made by returning officers during the scrutiny of nomination papers for the upcoming by-elections in Sherpur-3 and Bogura-6 constituencies. Aggrieved candidates can submit their appeal applications to the Election Commission between March 6 and March 10.
The recent tensions surrounding the United States, Israel, and Iran have brought to the fore an old problem in international politics—the reliance of powerful states on military power in world politics. While the governments involved justify their actions in the name of security and deterrence, the larger reality paints a different picture. This conflict once again demonstrates how the politics of geopolitical hegemony profoundly affects the lives of ordinary people, regional stability, and the global economy.
Although Iran is seemingly behind the United States and Israel in terms of modern fighter jets, powerful air defense systems, or sophisticated intelligence capabilities, the country has emerged as an 'irresistible' regional power in the past few decades.
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The country’s first-ever Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to begin, marking a new chapter in Bangladesh’s cricket history. Following the success of the men’s BPL, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken the final decision to launch a franchise-based tournament featuring women cricketers.
Brazilian forward Neymar has been named in Brazil's preliminary squad for the final two friendlies against France and Croatia ahead of the World Cup. The 34-year-old footballer was included in the preliminary list by national team coach Carlo Ancelotti. However, a fresh injury concern has now emerged.
Despite high hopes, the Bangladesh women’s football team ended their AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign with a defeat. After earlier losses to China and North Korea, the side suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Uzbekistan. Following the loss, head coach Peter Butler hinted that he may step down from his role.
Bangladesh’s campaign in the AFC Women's Asian Cup came to an end after a heavy 4–0 defeat to the Uzbekistan women's national football team in their final group-stage match in Perth, Australia. Despite a spirited performance in the first half, fatigue in the second half proved costly for Peter Butler’s side, ending Bangladesh’s hopes of reaching the quarterfinals.
India has created history once again in the T20 World Cup. By defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, they have won the T20 World Cup for the second consecutive time. With this victory, India has achieved the feat of becoming the first team in the history of the men's T20 World Cup to successfully defend their title.
The Pakistan national cricket team arrived in Dhaka on Sunday morning ahead of their upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against the Bangladesh national cricket team.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the US will launch major attacks on Iran today. He said at a press conference at the Pentagon that the maximum number of fighter jets and bombers will be used to attack Iran today, reports Al Jazeera.
US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed the war in Iran and prospects for peace in Ukraine, hours after the Kremlin chief warned that a global energy crisis threatened the world economy on Monday.
A newly emerged video has provided further evidence that the United States was responsible for a deadly strike on an Iranian primary school, contradicting claims by US President Donald Trump that Iran itself caused the incident.
All leaders and activists, including the convenor of the upazila committee of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Jurachhari upazila, Rangamati, have resigned en masse. Eighty-seven activists of the NCP took the decision to resign en masse through a special meeting held on Monday afternoon. Later, the resignation letters were sent to the Rangamati district committee.
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that a political quarter is trying to confine women to their homes and belittle them.
Aminul Haque, a candidate from the Dhaka-16 constituency, has filed a petition with the High Court challenging the results of the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
The National Citizens Party (NCP) launched its women’s affiliate, Jatiya Narishakti, appointing Monira Sharmin as convener and Nusrat Tabassum as chief organizer.
The 'Call Ready' microphone service operated under significant risk to ensure that Bangabandhu's historic speech reached the public. Even today, whenever Bangabandhu's speech is broadcast, the phrase 'Call Ready' inscribed on the microphone in front of Bangabandhu's illustrious visage instinctively comes to mind. Nevertheless, even after 55 years of independence, Call Ready has yet to receive any official recognition from the state.
Hopes surrounding the election have turned into disappointment and fear for many women in Bangladesh, including those who were at the forefront of the July mass uprising, according to a report by the British national daily The Guardian.
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.
The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh, Mohd Shuhada Othman, has expressed hope that bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Malaysia would continue to strengthen under the new leadership.
The government of Kuwait has allowed expatriate workers who are unable to return to Kuwait due to the ongoing war situation in the Middle East to be absent for three months without penalty. In addition, the validity of expired visit visas has been extended by one month.
Actress Daisy Shah, known for her role in Salman Khan's film 'Jai Ho', has faced criticism for participating in Iftar cooking by the roadside. The backlash stems from her earlier stance opposing firecrackers on roads during election campaigns.
Activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the National Citizen Party (NCP) clashed during a protest march in Noakhali’s Hatiya over the alleged rape of a college student on a launch bound for Dhaka. At least five people from both sides were injured in the incident.
International oil prices have fallen after US President Donald Trump indicated that the war against Iran "may end very soon".
