A Dhaka court on Thursday adjourned until November 2 the hearings in three corruption cases filed against 53 individuals, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana, over alleged irregularities in the allocation of plots under RAJUK Purbachal New Town Project. Judge Robiul Alam of Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 passed the order after granting a time petition ...

Eight political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolan Bangladesh, have submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission (EC), demanding a referendum in November and implementation of the July National Charter. The parties held a short rally in front of Nirbanchan Bhaban in Agargaon on Thursday morning and near the Metro Rail station where they set up a temporary stage on ...

HABIGANJ, a scenic district in the Sylhet Division of north-eastern Bangladesh, is renowned for its natural beauty, tea estates, historical significance, and vibrant cultural traditions. Often referred to as the “land of tea, hills, and rivers,” the district has long held a special place in the nation’s history and economy. Among its most defining features are the lush tea gardens ...

Thirty years after Quebec narrowly voted to remain part of Canada, the movement for independence is seeing signs of renewed energy — particularly among young people. In the 1995 referendum, 50.6 percent of Quebecers voted “no” to separation, while 49.4 percent voted “yes,” preserving Canada’s unity by a razor-thin margin. But recent rallies in Montreal show a growing wave of ...

Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) has launched online ticketing system with the aim of reducing patients’ suffering, easing overcrowding and ensuring smooth and efficient outpatient services. Patients will no longer have to stand in long queues to purchase outpatient department (OPD) tickets as they can now visit the university’s website ([https://bmu.ac.bd](https://bmu.ac.bd)) to complete online payment, print their ticket, and visit the ...

Demand for gold hit a record high in the third quarter as the the precious metal’s price hit all-time highs on geopolitical unrest, industry data showed Thursday. Total demand grew three percent year-on-year in the July-September period to 1,313 tonnes, the World Gold Council said, as the metal perceived as a safe haven investment benefitted from the Russia-Ukraine war and ...

The proposals and recommendations of the National Consensus Commission are one-sided and being forcibly imposed on the nation, alleged BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. ”If necessary, BNP will go to the Chief Adviser with recommendations for implementing the July Charter.” While speaking at a press conference on Thursday at the BNP Chairperson’s political office, Mirza Fakhrul said, ”The ...

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has refused to apologise for the deadly crackdown on street protests that left at least 1,400 deaths ultimately led to her downfall last year, she said this during a interview with The Independent. In an e-mail interview to Reuters, Hasina said that she had no plans of leaving India, warning that millions of voters would ...

Bangladesh fell short by 14 runs in a thrilling chase against West Indies in the second T20 at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium on Wednesday. The home side managed 135/8 in 20 overs while chasing a target of 150. Bangladesh needed 21 runs in the final over. Tanzim Sakib began with a 2-run shot, followed by a ...

A high-level meeting on preparations for the upcoming general election was held today at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus chaired the meeting, which brought together senior government officials, election authorities, and key stakeholders to assess the progress of electoral arrangements. The discussion focused on ensuring a free, fair, transparent, and peaceful election process. ...