No election for NCP without ‘Shapla’
National Citizens Party (NCP) will not take part in the upcoming national election without Shapla symbol (water lily), the party’s convener Nahid Islam has said. “If we don’t have our…
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Youth urged to take lead in climate governance at national, global levels
Speakers at a roundtable have called for empowering young people to play a leading role in national and international climate governance, stressing that Bangladesh’s future resilience depends on youth-led innovation,…
Jamaat raises objections over several advisers to CA Yunus
Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami raised objections to several advisers to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during a meeting with him on Wednesday evening at the state guesthouse Jamuna. The party, however, did…
Gold price drops in Bangladesh after 8 consecutive hikes
After eight consecutive price hikes, the Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (Bajus) has decided to reduce gold prices in the domestic market. In a press release issued on Wednesday night, Bajus announced…
100,000 tons rice to be imported from Myanmar, Dubai
The government has approved the import of 100,000 tons of rice from Dubai and Myanmar to bolster food reserves and ensure the smooth operation of the public distribution system. Of…
CJ questions impact of restoring caretaker govt on parliament
Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed has asked whether restoring the caretaker government system would undermine the authority of the National Parliament. He raised this issue on Wednesday during the…
Bangladesh’s $5.5bn IMF loan tranche postponed until after polls
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that the sixth installment of its $5.5 billion loan program for Bangladesh will be disbursed after the upcoming national election. The donor agency…
Govt issues new travel guidelines to protect St Martin’s ecosystem
To protect the natural beauty, environment, and biodiversity of Saint Martin’s Island, the government has issued new travel guidelines. The Environment-2 Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate…
Customs House to stay open Friday, Saturday
To keep import, export, and business operations running smoothly in the aftermath of the recent fire at the Dhaka airport, Customs House Dhaka will remain open on Friday and Saturday.…
Writ filed to ban rape convict–survivor marriages
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking a directive to prohibit marriages between rape convicts and rape survivors, arguing that such practices undermine justice and normalize…