Controversy looms over EC reforms
Noman Mosharef : Debate has been raised over the issue of the Election Commission (EC) reform. The Electoral Reform Commission and the EC have stand...
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Travel ban on St Martin’s Island for 9 months begins Feb 1
NN Online: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced a nine-month suspension of tourist travel to St Martin’s Island, a coral-rich destination...
BGB-BSF discussions set for Feb 17-20 in New Delhi
NN Online: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Border Security Force (BSF) of India are set to engage in Director General-level talks from February 17...
DU to ease vehicle restrictions for Ekushey Boi Mela 2025
NN Online: The Dhaka University (DU) authorities have decided against implementing vehicle control barricades during the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2025, which will take place...
BSF erects electric pillars along BD’s Patgram border: BGB
NN Online: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Friday morning said the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has allegedly constructed electric pillars along the border in...
First phase of Bishwa Ijtema begins
NN Online: The first phase of 58th Biswa Ijtema has officially begun on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi, Gazipur, drawing tens of...
Road accidents claim 5 lives in Rangpur
NN Online: Two separate road accidents claimed the lives of five people in Rangpur on Friday morning. Three passengers traveling in a three-wheeler were killed...
People should decide leadership in free, fair polls: Tarique
NN Online: BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said his party is hopeful for a credible national election in Bangladesh, one that will allow the...
Trump’s business partner eyes investment in Bangladesh
NN Online: Gentry Beach – a business partner of US President Donald Trump – has expressed interest in investing in mineral and gas exploration in...
Shab-e-Barat on Feb 14
NN Online: The Holy Shab-e-Barat will be observed on the night of February 14, as the Shaban moon was not sighted in Bangladesh on Thursday....
Switzerland halts foreign aid to BD, Albania, and Zambia
NN Online: The Swiss government has announced that it will discontinue its development aid programmes in Bangladesh, Albania, and Zambia, following a reduction in foreign...
BR to offer special trains for Bishwa Ijtema attendees
NN Online: Bangladesh Railway (BR) has scheduled seven pairs of special trains to ensure smooth transportation for devotees attending the three-day Bishwa Ijtema, the world’s...