The current Election Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin, faces no “political pressure” that could obstruct free and impartial elections, said banglanews24.com Editor Tawhidul Islam Mintu. Speaking at a dialogue held at the Election

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has described the issue surrounding former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India as a “judicial legal process”, emphasising that it requires “engagement and consultations” between New Delhi and

Three passengers were killed and two others injured when a passenger bus rammed into a CNG-run autorickshaw in Baraigram upazila of Natore district on Monday afternoon (October 6). The accident occurred around 2:15 pm in the Gunaihati area along the Bonpara–Pabna highway. Two of

Journalists have warned that combating artificial intelligence (AI)-driven disinformation and propaganda will be one of the biggest challenges for the Election Commission (EC) in the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections.  They stressed that providing accurate and timely

Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam has said that investigation reports on several cases of enforced disappearances allegedly committed during the tenure of the previous Awami League government will be submitted within a week. Speaking to reporters at the ICT premises on Monday

A massive fire erupted at a garment factory in Savar’s Ashulia area on Monday (Oct 6) afternoon, prompting nine units of the Fire Service to rush to the scene to bring the blaze under control. The incident occurred around 12:15 pm at Ayesha Clothing Limited, located near Jamgora

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has vowed to hold an election in Bangladesh as transparent as a mirror, and urged for collective effort and cooperation from all sectors to achieve transparency and fairness in the upcoming polls. “We want to conduct an election

Bangladesh reported nine more dengue deaths in the past 24 hours, while 1,042 patients were admitted to hospitals nationwide, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said on Sunday (Oct 5). In a statement from the DGHS Health Emergency Operations Center and Control Room,

A delegation of Buddhist religious leaders today exchanged greetings with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the occasion of Probarona Purnima, one of the major religious festivals of the Buddhist community. The meeting took place at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital,

The National Consensus Commission will soon submit its final report to the interim government, the commission’s Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz announced on Sunday (October 5). Speaking at a meeting held at the state guesthouse Jamuna, chaired by Commission Chairman and Chief

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds, are likely at many places across the country over the next 24 hours starting from 9 am today. According to a bulletin issued this morning,

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, ranked 31st among the world’s most polluted cities on Sunday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 66 at 9:30am. According to the AQI index, Dhaka’s air quality was classified as moderate, indicating a light

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said that the government is closely monitoring the status and safety of those participating in the historic Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza. “We are closely monitoring the status and safety of those participating in the historic

A Dhaka court today ordered the imprisonment of Tajbir Hasan in connection with a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) with the Airport Police Station. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Rakibul Hasan passed the order and set October 14 for a hearing on the remand petition.

The Election Commission (EC) will hold a dialogue with journalists on Monday as part of its ongoing consultations ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. The meeting will take place at the conference room of the EC Secretariat in Agargaon, Dhaka, confirmed Ashadul

Dhaka is set to host the fourth round of foreign secretary-level talks between Bangladesh and Turkey on Tuesday, 7 October, marking the first such meeting in over five years. Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam will lead the talks on behalf of Dhaka, while Turkey will

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and China, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus exchanged congratulatory messages on Saturday, reaffirming the strong and enduring ties between the two nations. In his message,

At least 417 people, including 49 students, were killed and 682 others injured in 446 road accidents across Bangladesh in September, according to a report released on Saturday by the Road Safety Foundation (RSF). Among them, 18 people lost their lives and 33 others were injured in 42

Bangladesh has been ranked in Tier 2 in the US Department of State’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, acknowledging the country’s continued progress in combating human trafficking despite persistent challenges linked to governance transitions and migration pressures.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Saturday exchanged messages of congratulations marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening a partnership built on mutual trust,