Maduro Detained, Power Held by Close Allies in Venezuela; US Role Remains Unclear

The United States on Saturday detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an operation inside Venezuela and took them to New York, triggering a rapid but tightly controlled ...

What Lies Ahead for NCP’s Alliance with Jamaat?

The future of the National Citizen Party (NCP) has come under scrutiny following a wave of resignations by several of its central leaders after the party joined a 12-party alliance ...

HC petition seeks stay on Feb 12 election, referendum

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking a stay on the national parliamentary election and referendum scheduled for February 12.The petition was submitted on Sunday by ...

Election environment satisfactory so far, says CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Monday said the overall environment surrounding the 13th National Parliamentary Election remains satisfactory so far.He made the remarks while entering the Election ...

Ministry directs TV channels to suspend IPL broadcasts in Bangladesh

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed television channels in Bangladesh to suspend the broadcast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with immediate effect.In a letter sent to television ...

18 business bodies pay tribute to Khaleda Zia

Eighteen business organisations on Monday paid homage to former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, offering prayers and seeking eternal peace for her departed soul at a memorial and ...

Khaleda Zia an icon of Bangladesh’s democracy, people’s ultimate source of trust: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday described former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia as an icon of Bangladesh’s democracy, saying she remained the people’s ultimate source of trust ...

Khaleda Zia created a unique public–private sector synergy in Bangladesh economy: Moyeen Khan

Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia created a unique combination between the public and private sectors in Bangladesh’s business and economic landscape, said BNP Standing Committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan on ...

BNP vows to strengthen business bodies to cut red tape, boost economy: Amir Khosru

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the party would work to further strengthen Bangladesh’s business organisations to overcome bureaucratic complexities and revitalise the economy.“From my ...

Bangladesh gold price jumps nearly Tk 3,000 per bhori in 24 hours

Gold prices in Bangladesh rose sharply again within 24 hours as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Monday increased the price by Tk 2,916 per bhori, following a hike a ...