Central Desk
EC is totally independent to conduct election: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday reiterated that the Election Commission is totally independent to conduct the country's next general election.
Law Ministry for extending Khaleda’s jail term suspension without relaxing conditions
The Law Ministry has given its opinion in favour of extending the period of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s jail sentences suspension by another six months on the existing conditions.
Dhaka's air quality still 'unhealthy' this morning
Dhaka’s air quality is still in the 'unhealthy' zone this morning (March 12, 2023). With an air quality index (AQI) score of 165 at 9:00 am, the capital of Bangladesh ranked 10th in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
VW joins e-car price war as global rivalry heats up
German giant Volkswagen is set to follow Tesla's lead with a high-profile price drop as the battle for global dominance in the electric car segment intensifies, and local challengers race ahead in key market China, reports AFP.
RU students lock admin building protesting ‘attack from locals and police’
Rajshahi University students today (March 12, 2023) demonstrated in front of the administration building of the university and locked the building, protesting “attack on them by locals and police” the previous night.
Saudi interested to invest in Bangladesh's energy, port sectors
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said Saudi Arabia is interested to invest in Bangladesh's energy and port sectors.
BNP is bewildered after losing way of movement: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said BNP has been bewildered after missing out its way of movement and the party is now forming human chains losing its strength.
No scope to go beyond constitution to hold election: Qamrul
Awami League (AL) Presidium Member Qamrul Islam on Saturday said that there is no scope to go beyond the constitution in holding elections.
Death toll from Gulistan explosion rises to 23
One more victim of the deadly explosion at a building near the BRTC bus counter in the city's Gulistan area died this morning at Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery (SHNIBPS), taking the death toll to 23.
Govt making blueprint to stay in power till 2041: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said that the government wants to hold another ‘stage-managed’ election as per its blueprint to stay in power till 2041.
BNP announces rally in all cities on March 18
BNP and like-minded parties will hold rallies in all metropolitan cities on March 18 to press home their 10-point demand, including holding the next general election under a non-party caretaker government.
PM blasts BNP leaders for falsifying against AL, indulging in corruption
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday castigated the BNP leaders for spreading falsehood that the Awami League has destroyed the country, saying, “Telling lies, indulging in corruption and looting are their habits.”
Saudi Commerce Minister in city
Minister of Commerce of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi arrived here on Friday.
Awami League has destroyed the country's economy: Mirza Fakhrul
Awami League has destroyed the country's economy, freedom of the press and the education system for its own sake, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday.
Khaleda's politics depends on court's decision: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said whether BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia would be able to do politics and join polls depends on the court's decision.