National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

Misusing religion to mislead people not acceptable: Fakhrul

UNB, Thakurgaon:: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said spreading confusion in the name of religion can never be acceptable or proper politics.“They speak in the name of Islam but deceive people. They are saying that voting for the “Scale” symbol ...

National,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

Sherpur-3 election postponed

The Election Commission has decideed to postpone the election to Sherpur-3, following the death of Jamaat-e-Islam candidate Mohammad Nuruzzaman Badal from the constituency.“The election to Sherpur-3 constituency has been postponed. Fresh proceedings will begin there,” Election Commission...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Country, Districts,Election

BNP to make women self-reliant if voted to power: Tarique

UNB, Barishal:: BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said women would be made self-reliant if his party is voted to power in the national election.He said mothers and daughters would receive primary healthcare services at home without visiting hospitals for basic treatment, he said addressi...

Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

Truth can never be hidden: Jamaat Ameer about hacked X handle

UNB, Kurigram:: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday said his X account was hacked four days ago to circulate false information and the perpetrator has finally been identified and arrested.“After my account was hacked, a group started launching attacks chanting...

Sports,Cricket,Diplomachy

ICC warns PCB of legal and financial fallout over India match boycott

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has cautioned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that it could face legal action from the T20 World Cup’s official broadcasters, JioStar, over Pakistan’s decision to boycott its February 15 match against India, a PCB source said on Tuesday.Pakistan d...

World,Weather,Environment & Nature

Deadly snowfall claims 35 lives in northern Japan

Heavy snowfall across northern Japan over the past two weeks has claimed at least 35 lives nationwide, according to government officials, as weather authorities warned that more snow is expected in the coming days.Many of the deaths were linked to snow-related accidents, including sudden heart attac...

World

Son of late dictator Gadhafi is killed in Libya

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and former heir apparent of Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, has been killed in northern Libya, Libyan officials confirmed Tuesday.The 53-year-old was shot dead in the town of Zintan, about 136 kilometers (85 miles) southwest of the capital, Tripoli, the co...

Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Country, Districts,Election

Tarique in Barishal after two decades

UNB, Barishal:: After more than 20 years, BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman arrived in Barishal to join a major election rally that signals a renewed push by the opposition party in southern Bangladesh.Tarique Rahman arrived in the coastal city by helicopter from Dhaka on Wednesday, reaching the h...

World

Over 250 people killed after separatist attacks in Pakistan

AFP, Islamabad:: More than 250 people have been killed in coordinated attacks launched by separatists across Pakistan's Balochistan province since Saturday, a security official said on Wednesday, with fighting continuing as government forces pursue the militants.Pakistan has been battling a Balo...

World

US says it shot down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier

The United States military said on Tuesday that it shot down an Iranian drone after it “aggressively approached” a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.US Central Command spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins said an F-35C fighter jet launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln shot down the dron...

World

US-Iran drone incident raises fresh doubts over planned talks

Xinhua:: A tense aerial encounter between the United States and Iran on Tuesday has cast uncertainty over the prospects of upcoming talks between the two rivals.Iranian media reported that a drone operated by Iran’s armed forces had completed a surveillance mission in international waters, mon...

National,Business & Commerce,Science & Technology

XIC: The Modern Transformation of X Index

X Index Companies has officially rebranded as XIC, marking a strategic pivot toward its "Vision 2050" roadmap. The new identity was unveiled at the Westin Dhaka, signaling a transition from an established, progressing conglomerate to a modern, research-driven organization.Founded in 1977,...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

No more unfair elections in Bangladesh: Jamaat Ameer

UNB, Kishoreganj:: Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday warned that unfair elections would no longer be tolerated in Bangladesh and that any attempt to follow such paths would be resisted.“There will be no more elections through backdoor means, nor will such elections be allowed...

National

Holy Shab-e-Barat tonight

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness, will be observed in the country on Tuesday night with due religious solemnity and devotion.It is observed on the 15th night of the Arabic month of Sha'ban.According to Muslim belief, it is the night when Allah arranges the affairs of t...

National,Transportation & Aviation

Diploma engineers’ blockade halts Dhaka’s rail links with M’singh, Rajshahi

UNB, Gazipur:: Diploma engineers and diploma students blocked railway tracks in Gazipur on Monday to protest the 33 percent quota for BSc engineers in the recruitment of sub-assistant engineers and to press their five-point demand.The protesters blocked the railway tracks at Bhurulia in the cit...

National,Environment & Nature

Mild earthquake jolts parts of Bangladesh

A mild earthquake shook Satkhira district and adjacent areas on Tuesday.The tremor measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded at 4:36, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).The epicentre was located in 175 km South-West from BMD Seismic Centre, Agargaon, Dhaka....

Agriculture & Farming,Environment & Nature

Illegal electric fishing raises fresh fears for Tanguar Haor

UNB, Sunamganj:: Fresh allegations of illegal electric fishing in countrys Tanguar Haor have renewed fears for the future of one of the country’s most ecologically significant wetlands, after fish killed overnight were seen floating on the water the following day.The cause, according to v...

World,Diplomachy

US, India strike trade deal after Trump–Modi call

The United States and India have reached a trade agreement under which Washington will lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 25%, while New Delhi has agreed to sharply reduce trade barriers and boost purchases of American products, US President Donald Trump said.Announcing the deal on his Truth ...

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Amir Hamza alleges influx of illegal arms ahead of polls

UNB, Kushtia:: Jamaat’s candidate for the Kushtia-3 (Sadar) constituency and popular Islamic preacher Mufti Amir Hamza on Monday alleged that a large number of illegal weapons have entered the country through the border in recent days.“If these weapons are not recovered, the electio...

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Mamunul Haque calls for mass resistance against vote rigging

UNB, Faridpur:: Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Ameer Maulana Mamunul Haque on Monday called for mass resistance if any attempt is made to steal votes in the national election.“The days of capturing polling centres and snatching ballot papers with goons are over. If anyone tries to change the ...