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BNP and Jamaat Launch Heated Election Campaign

BNP and Jamaat Launch Heated Election Campaign

Formal election campaigning commenced across various regions of Bangladesh on Thursday, 22 January, marking the beginning of a politically charged period ahead of the upcoming polls. Traditionally conducted in a largely peaceful environment, this year’s campaign has been notably defined by the absence of the ruling Awami League under the caretaker framework, focusing the principal […]
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Padma Bridge Traffic Below Expectations, Revenue Slower

Padma Bridge Traffic Below Expectations, Revenue Slower

Nearly three and a half years after its inauguration, the Padma Bridge is still not generating the vehicle traffic or toll revenue originally anticipated by the government. According to official sources, the bridge has collected approximately BDT 3,000 crore in tolls since opening. While this represents a substantial cash inflow, it falls short of initial […]
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Commercial Banks In Bangladesh Favour Low-Interest Safe Deposits

Commercial Banks In Bangladesh Favour Low-Interest Safe Deposits

Leading commercial banks in Bangladesh continue to park their excess funds in the low-interest Standing Deposit Facility (SDF), despite comparatively higher returns available in the interbank lending market. Analysts suggest that the prevailing trend is driven by a combination of reduced short-term funding demand and cautious attitudes towards riskier, longer-term investments. Market experts note that […]
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Screen Detox Jaya Ahsans Plea for Natural Connection Screen Detox: Jaya Ahsan’s Plea for Natural Connection

Screen Detox: Jaya Ahsan’s Plea for Natural Connection

In an age defined by digital distraction, the acclaimed trans-border actress Jaya Ahsan has issued a compelling plea for mindfulness, identifying the mobile phone as the “greatest barrier” to human connection. Speaking on a recent podcast, the National Award-winning star argued that the constant pull of the screen is severing our ties with the natural […]
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Nine Month Old Drowned Before Mothers Suicide in Sabekdanga Nine-Month-Old Drowned Before Mother’s Suicide in Sabekdanga

Nine-Month-Old Drowned Before Mother’s Suicide in Sabekdanga

A devastating tragedy has claimed the lives of a young mother and her infant son in the village of Sabekdanga, located within the Bagerhat Sadar Upazila. On Friday, 23 January 2026, Kaniz Suborna Swarnali, 22, reportedly took the life of her nine-month-old child, Nazim Hossain, before committing suicide. The incident has sent shockwaves through the […]
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Elderly Victim Swindled in Glamorous Celebrity Marriage Hoax Elderly Victim Swindled in Glamorous Celebrity Marriage Hoax

Elderly Victim Swindled in Glamorous Celebrity Marriage Hoax

In an extraordinary case of predatory fraud in Rajshahi’s Tanore Upazila, a 75-year-old man has reportedly been defrauded of nearly 700,000 BDT after being promised a marriage with a famous film actress. The victim, a vulnerable widower, fell prey to a sophisticated scam orchestrated by a local “matchmaker” who exploited the elder’s aspirations for a […]
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Government Must Ensure Fear Free Election Environment Demands BNP Government Must Ensure Fear-Free Election Environment, Demands BNP

Government Must Ensure Fear-Free Election Environment, Demands BNP

The Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, has called upon the interim administration to dismantle the climate of intimidation currently gripping the nation. In a strongly worded statement issued on Friday, 23 January 2026, the veteran leader warned that a series of “clandestine attacks” are being systematically orchestrated to […]
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Ghazipurs ‘Horse Candidate Takes Safety into Own Hands Ghazipur’s ‘Horse’ Candidate Takes Safety into Own Hands

Ghazipur’s ‘Horse’ Candidate Takes Safety into Own Hands

In a dramatic and unsettling scene on the campaign trail, an independent candidate in the Ghazipur-3 constituency has begun wearing a bulletproof vest during public appearances. Izadur Rahman Milon, a veteran politician contesting the 13th National Parliamentary Election under the “Horse” symbol, made the decision to don tactical body armour following a series of anonymous […]
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