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The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has set February 5 to deliver its verdict in a case over crimes against humanity involving the killing and burning of bodies in Ashulia during the July 2024 mass uprising.
Election Commissioner (EC) Brig. Gen. (Retd.) Abul Fazal Md. Sunaullah has assured that there will be no opportunity for fraud in the voting process for expatriate Bangladeshis in the 13th national parliamentary election, saying, "live verification has been made mandatory, and intelligence personnel will oversee ballot security."
Ahead of the 13th National Parliament elections, the personal information of at least 14,000 journalists has been exposed due to a serious flaw in the Election Commission's (EC) online system.
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.
What will be the outcome of the upcoming national election? Which political party will lead the new government? Or will no party secure a majority, resulting in a coalition government? Such questions now preoccupy the public mind. The most crucial question is: Which path will the newly elected government take Bangladesh down? Given the state of Bangladesh over the past 16 years, and the political situation witnessed over the past 18 months, the new government's biggest challenge will be maintaining political and economic stability. A new question has also emerged recently: If a political party whose leadership has declared that women will never hold top positions comes to power, will women's roles in senior government posts, their participation in economic activities, and women's education be curtailed?
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With the national team absent from the upcoming T20 World Cup, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a high-stakes domestic T20 tournament titled “Odommo Bangladesh” (Indomitable Bangladesh).
The International Cricket Council, ICC, already facing criticism over the Bangladesh issue, has landed in fresh controversy just ahead of the T20 World Cup. The World Cricketers’ Association, WCA, has now entered into direct conflict with the global cricket governing body over terms related to the use of players’ names, images and identities.
Bangladesh made a brilliant start to their title defence in the SAFF Under-19 Women’s Football Championship with a commanding victory. The defending champions crushed Bhutan 12-0 in the opening match of the tournament in Pokhara, Nepal, showcasing their dominance throughout the game. The team coached by Peter Butler completely dismantled Bhutan’s defence.
Two experienced Bangladeshi umpires, Sharafuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat and Gazi Sohel, have been included in the list of match officials for the upcoming T20 World Cup announced by the ICC.
Bangladesh women’s cricket team secured a record-margin victory after posting their second-highest team total in T20 format, thrashing Scotland by 90 runs in the Super Six stage on January 30.
After Bangladesh pulled out of the T20 World Cup in India over security concerns, the BCB is set to give its national stars a chance to hit back—on home turf.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that India has decided to purchase oil from Venezuela instead of Iran.
The Indian government has firmly rejected what it described as “baseless” claims after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name appeared as a reference in newly released documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, published by the US Department of Justice.
Israel has killed 19 people, including six children, in fresh attacks in Gaza despite an ongoing ceasefire. The strikes were carried out early Saturday in Gaza City and the southern area of Khan Younis, Al Jazeera reported citing medical sources.
Syeda Sharmila Rahman Sithi, wife of the late Arafat Rahman Koko, has joined the election campaign on behalf of BNP chairman Tarique Rahman ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election on February 12.
Parliamentary candidate for Patuakhali-3 constituency, Golachipa-Dashmina, Nurul Haque Nur has been served a show cause notice seeking an explanation over alleged violation of election code and electoral offences.
Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party, NCP, and candidate of the 11-party alliance for Dhaka-8 constituency, warned that no one attempting to capture polling centres would be able to return home.
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has urged the public to call out 'gupto' (hidden ones) who may try to mislead them in the current political climate. He asserted that BNP is the only party with the experience needed to lead the country forward properly.
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.
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?"
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.
