Islami Andolon Bangladesh has decided to boycott the upcoming city elections in Sylhet and Rajshahi. Besides, the party also rejected the results of Barishal and Khulna City Corporation elections held on Monday. Islami Andolon Bangladesh ameer Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim said these at a press conference held in Chandmari area of Barishal city. Terming the elections in two cities ...

Awami League backed mayoral candidate Abul Khair Abdullah Khokon Serniabat has won Barishal City Corporation election with 87,752 votes, according to unofficial results. His nearest rival, Islamic Andolan Bangladesh backed candidate Mufti Syed Faizul Karim secured 34,345 votes. Earlier, voting in Barishal City Corporation election began on Monday using electronic voting machines (EVMs) in 126 polling centres in a peaceful ...

Awami League nominated mayoral candidate Talukder Abdul Khaleque has unofficially won in Khulna City Corporation election. Talukder Abdul Khaleque with ‘boat symbol’ secured 1,54,825 votes while his rival Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s backed candidate got Moulana Abdul Awal 60,064 votes. Earlier, voting in Khulna City Corporation election began on Monday using electronic voting machines (EVMs) in 126 polling centres in a ...

“Marriage is the institution we all look forward to at some point in time in life. It is not surprising that we all hope for it to be a smooth experience and recognise the fact that there will be bumpy moments and endurance during these is key. However, if the bumps are rigid and keep you at unrest for longer ...

A healthy menstrual cycle is not only indicative of good reproductive health but also reflects overall well-being. It is essential for women to pay attention to their menstrual cycles and understand what constitutes a healthy and normal period. By being aware of the signs of a healthy menstrual cycle, women can better monitor their reproductive health and seek medical attention ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday unveiled a book containing 200 speeches of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The book titled “Bhayera Amar” was unveiled at the beginning of the Cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s office, UNB reports. The name “Bhayera Amar (My Brothers)” has been given by the prime minister herself, according to a ...

Asian investors traded cautiously Monday as they awaited key US inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later this week. Markets globally have enjoyed a broadly strong run-up this month on hopes the US central bank will decide against an eleventh successive hike at the end of the meeting on Wednesday. Positive readings on jobs in the past ...

Three people were killed after a truck hit another one standing on the road in Sylhet’s Osmani Nagar upazila early Monday. The accident happened at about 4:50am at Soargaon area on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway. The deceased could not be identified yet. According to Osmani Nagar Police Station SI Milton the driver and helper of a Sylhet-bound truck were repairing their ...

Despite being only 14 years old, Bangladeshi American teen Kairan Quazi has been hired to work for SpaceX’s satellite internet team, Starlink, as a software engineer, the Los Angeles Times reports. Kairan, who is set to graduate this month from the Santa Clara University School of Engineering before starting the job at the satellite communications and spacecraft manufacturer, sees it ...

Bangladesh national football team, now in Cambodia, will play the lone practice match against Tiffy Army FC on Monday (June 12) at 5 pm local time (4:pm Bangladesh time) at the Army Stadium in Phnom Penh ahead of their FIFA Tier-1 International Friendly with Cambodia. Bangladesh Football team, which reached Cambodian capital Phnom Penh Saturday night, made their gym and ...