BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that if the party comes to power, priority will be given to implementing the Teesta mega project. He made the pledge while addressing an election rally at the Nilphamari municipality ground this afternoon. Tarique said that initiatives will be taken to develop Nilphamari as an industrial zone through the establishment of factories. In ...

Nearly 35% of the 2,026 candidates contesting the 13th National Parliamentary Election, or 707 individuals, have no publicly available income tax records, according to data from civil society organisation Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN). The findings were presented on Saturday at a press conference held by SHUJAN at the Jatiya Press Club, highlighting data on candidates contesting the election. Under Bangladesh’s ...

In an age where interior trends change with remarkable speed, a growing number of homeowners are rediscovering the enduring charm of antique-style furniture and heritage-inspired décor. Rooted in history yet refined for modern living, these pieces bring warmth, character, and soul into contemporary homes. At the forefront of this movement in Bangladesh stands Antique’s, one of the country’s most distinguished ...

Malaysia is emerging as a top medical travel destination for Bangladeshi patients, with Sunway Medical Centre (SMC) in Kuala Lumpur attracting a growing number seeking advanced healthcare. Patients and families cite Malaysia’s combination of world-class treatment, advanced technology, predictable costs, and patient-friendly services as major reasons for the shift from Thailand, China, and Singapore. Treatments include cancer care, cardiac and ...

Prominent businessman and entrepreneur Md. Liaquat Ali Khan Mukul has been elected as the chairman of Asian Television. He was unanimously elected chairman at a board meeting held at the Asian Television office on January 26. The newly elected chairman of Asian Television, Md. Liaquat Ali Khan Mukul, is the chairman of Rupayan Group, one of the leading companies in ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said that women remain unsafe at home, on the streets and in workplaces, while ordinary people continue to suffer due to extortion, false cases and widespread corruption. Speaking as the chief guest at an election rally of the 11-party alliance at New Field Ground in Habiganj on Saturday ahead of the 13th National ...

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said the upcoming national election is not merely about electing public representatives but about restoring people’s rights and rebuilding Bangladesh. “The February-12 election would be an election to rebuild the country as people had been deprived not only of political rights and freedom of expression but had also fallen behind economically over the past ...

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham Bangladesh) on Saturday reiterated grave concern over ongoing disruptions at Chattogram Port, which are inflicting mounting economic losses, jeopardising export performance and undermining confidence in Bangladesh’s supply chain reliability. EuroCham Bangladesh stressed that predictable, uninterrupted and efficient port operations are essential for safeguarding export performance, protecting millions of jobs indirectly supported ...

BNP Central Election Steering Committee Spokesperson Mahdi Amin on Saturday alleged that a political party is systematically preparing for ‘election engineering’ to influence the national election and its results. “Some recent incidents indicate a well-planned attempt to manipulate the voting process. We are also receiving reports from various places that a large number of burqas and niqabs have been prepared ...

Google has revealed YouTube brought in more than $60bn (£44bn) in revenue in 2025 as the firm targets getting more subscribers. The figure, which totals the money generated through advertising on YouTube as well as paid subscriptions, far surpasses streaming rival Netflix’s $45bn revenue. It appears to be the first time Google has individually highlighted its video platform’s yearly revenue ...