Current Affairs
Tarique Rahman to campaign in four districts on Sunday
The election campaign schedule for BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on its third day, ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election, has been finalised.
Bangladesh not divided by religion or race: Chief Adviser
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that Bangladesh belongs to everyone and is a safe and peaceful homeland for all people, without any division based on religion or race.
Secret attacks being carried out to sabotage election: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed deep concern over the shooting of BNP leader Hasan Mollah in Keraniganj, alleging that such covert attacks are being carried out in a planned manner to derail the upcoming national parliamentary election.
‘Sinners’ makes history with 16 Oscar nominations as final list announced
The final nominations for the 98th Academy Awards have been announced. The list was revealed live from the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, California, at 7.30pm Bangladesh time by actors Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks.
BPL’s royal trophy in Mirpur by helicopter
Ending a long wait, the much-anticipated trophy of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) was finally unveiled on Friday afternoon. Arriving by helicopter, the BPL’s royal trophy descended onto the green turf of the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, thrilling spectators about one and a half hours before the final began.
US formally exits WHO
The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization. The process began a year ago through an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump.
13th National Parliament Elections: Gaibandha District
Gaibandha district is an administrative region of the Rangpur Division in northern Bangladesh. The district was established in 1984. Gaibandha has a total of five parliamentary constituencies. Following the publication of the final list of candidates by the Election Commission for the 13th National Parliament elections, election campaigning began across the district from last Thursday (January 22).
13th National Parliament Elections: Kurigram District
Kurigram is a district of the Rangpur Division in Bangladesh. The district is located in the northern part of the country along the Indian border. During British rule, the area was organised as a subdivision and was not established as a district until 1984 under the decentralisation programme of the then Chief Martial Law Administrator, Hussain Muhammad Ershad.
13th National Parliament Elections: Rangpur District
Rangpur district is an important administrative region in northern Bangladesh under the Rangpur Division. The district has a total of six parliamentary constituencies. Following the publication of the final candidate list by the Election Commission, election campaigning began across the district from Thursday (January 22).
13th National Parliament Elections: Lalmonirhat District
Lalmonirhat district is an administrative region of the Rangpur Division in north-western Bangladesh. The district has a total of three parliamentary constituencies. Following the publication of the final list of candidates by the Election Commission for the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections, election campaigning has been in full swing in the district since Thursday (January 22).