Bangladesh holds its breath as EC prepares for national election

Political activities around the upcoming national election got momentum on Monday as discussions on a level-playing field, election preparations and the schedule announcement dominated the country’s political landscape. The Election Commission ...

Bangladesh’s stock market rebounds after Sunday’s decline

Bangladesh’s stock market bounced back on Monday, a day after opening the week with a decline, as both bourses posted gains in key indices alongside rising share prices and turnover.Throughout ...

Tarique Rahman Pays Tribute to Begum Rokeya on Birth and Death Anniversary

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed profound respect for Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain on her birth and death anniversary, paying homage to the pioneer of women’s awakening in Bengal.In ...

Corruption Cripples Daily Life; BNP Vows Major Reforms: Tarique Rahman

Corruption continues to cripple the daily lives of millions in Bangladesh — from jobseekers and farmers to families seeking healthcare and entrepreneurs struggling to survive — BNP Acting Chairman Tarique ...

BNP didn’t create fake voters or lead corruption index: Nazrul

BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan has dismissed allegations that the party created fake voters and made Bangladesh the “champion of corruption” during its tenure, calling the claims politically ...

Complex VAT laws hinder desired revenue collection: NBR Chairman

The desired collection of value-added tax (VAT) is not being achieved due to the complexity of VAT laws and multiple rates, said National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md. Abdur ...

CEC, Election Commissioners meet Chief Justice ahead of polls schedule

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin and the four Election Commissioners met Chief Justice Syed Rafiq Ahmed today, just ahead of the announcement of the schedules for the next ...

DSE, CSE extend gains for second day; most stocks close higher

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) ended higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, with most listed companies closing in the green.On the DSE, the ...

Postal Ballots to Exclude AL Symbol ‘Boat’

The Awami League’s electoral boat symbol will not appear on postal ballots for the 13th parliamentary election, as the party’s registration remains suspended.Speaking at the Election Commission on Tuesday, EC ...

Govt urges public to avoid rallies and movements after election schedule announcement

The interim government has urged everyone to refrain from organizing or participating in any illegal or unapproved public gatherings and movements once the schedule for the 13th national parliamentary election ...