Next polls will be milestone: CEC
Staff Reporter : Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said that the upcoming election marks an important milestone for the nation. He said, “On the one hand, the whole world is watching. On the...
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Nat’l crises ‘staged dramas’ to divert public attention Fakhrul
Staff Reporter : BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday described the ongoing national crises as “staged dramas,” alleging they were deliberately created to mislead citizens who are primarily concerned about their...
‘80pc of strokes preventable thru lifestyle changes’
Staff Reporter : Nearly 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by adopting healthier lifestyles – through controlling high blood pressure, quitting smoking, maintaining a balanced diet, and staying physically active, according to medical...
IMF to decide next loan with elected govt
Staff Reporter : Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will make its final decision on releasing Bangladesh’s next loan installment only after the formation of an elected...
Artificial crisis drives onion prices up despite ample supply
Muhammad Ayub Ali : The price of onion has increased in the market round the week due to manipulation and creating an artificial crisis for importing approval, though there is no shortage of onion...
Irregular migration of Bangladeshis being dashed in Libya
Al Mamun Harun Ur Rashid : Being exhausted, penniless, and broken, many Bangladeshis who dream to reach Europe to change their destiny are returning home from Libya after being trapped in a nightmare of...
Police use batons to disperse teachers
Staff Reporter : Police used batons and fired sound grenades to disperse protesting government primary school teachers at the Shahbagh intersection on Saturday afternoon, leaving several injured. Earlier in the day, hundreds of assistant...
Some pol parties’ actions may imperil people’s rights: Tarique
Staff Reporter : BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday cautioned that the recent activities of certain political parties, who once joined hands in the anti-fascist movement, may now be creating circumstances that threaten...
‘No way to delay LDC graduation’
Staff Reporter : Ministry of Industries Secretary Md Obaidur Rahman has stated that Bangladesh can no longer postpone its graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, as the nation has already met all...
Reform Talks: Rift deepens as parties miss govt’s ultimatum
Abu Jakir : With just one day left before the interim government’s deadline for political parties to reach a consensus on the July National Charter, Bangladesh’s political landscape appears more divided than ever. Instead...
Stable economy hinges on political calm: BB governor
Staff reporter : Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has said the country’s overall economic condition remains stable, adding that continued political stability will further strengthen economic progress in the coming days. He...