The Election Commission (EC) has instructed every candidate participating in the 13th National Parliamentary Election to submit a comprehensive statement of their electoral expenditures to the designated returning officer. This directive aims to strengthen electoral transparency, ensure accountability, and uphold public confidence in the democratic process. The instruction was issued through a formal letter signed […]

A total of 68,768 students from various education boards have been selected for scholarships this year, encompassing general, madrasa, and technical education boards. The results, officially announced on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, at the Secretariat, were declared by Education Minister A. N. M. Ehsanul Haque Milon and State Minister for Education Bobby Hajjaj, sparking widespread […]

Dhaka: With the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of Old Dhaka’s historic Chawkbazar have once again come alive with the anticipation of iftar. After hours of fasting, the aroma, colours, and vibrant energy of this centuries-old market bring smiles to the faces of thousands of devotees, offering not only food but […]

Barishal, Bangladesh – Several Bangladeshi women who travelled to Saudi Arabia for domestic work are returning home only to face harrowing experiences that resemble nightmarish ordeals. Recent cases have cast a stark light on the vulnerabilities and insecurity faced by migrant domestic workers abroad. Pregnant Worker Shares Trauma One woman, who travelled to Saudi Arabia […]

Dhaka: Newly appointed Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has announced that every clause of the trade agreement signed with the United States under the outgoing interim government will be meticulously reviewed in light of national interest. He made the remarks on Wednesday (25 February) during a press briefing at the Secretariat. The minister explained that […]

Dhaka: Sheikh Md. Sazzad Ali, the Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), stepped down from his position on Wednesday, 25 February, citing personal and family reasons. At 11:30 a.m., he formally signed his resignation letter, which was subsequently accepted by the police headquarters. Sheikh Sazzad Ali was appointed as DMP Commissioner on 21 November […]