Keir Starmer was facing renewed calls to sack his most senior adviser on Friday as Downing Street braced itself for another round of leadership speculation when the files relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador are published. The Labour MP for Stroud, Simon Opher, added his voice to those calling for the departure of Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan ...

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday unveiled its manifesto for the 13th national parliamentary election, pledging to establish a justice-driven, humane and economically vibrant Bangladesh under the guiding principle of “Bangladesh First.” Announcing the manifesto at a formal event in Dhaka, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman outlined an ambitious vision centred on democratic renewal, social protection, economic transformation and institutional ...

The Election Commission (EC) has completed all preparations for the 13th parliamentary election and referendum scheduled for February 12, Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker said. In an interview with the state-run BSS, Anwarul Sarker said the commission is fully ready, adding that no tasks remain except for voters to cast their ballots. He noted that while ballot papers are ...

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Friday warned that anyone attempting to manipulate votes or commit election fraud would face consequences similar to those suffered by fascists. Addressing an election rally in Savar in support of Dilshana Parul, the 11-party alliance candidate for Dhaka-19, Nahid said the February 12 election would determine the country’s future and serve as ...

In today’s fast-paced urban lifestyle, the home has become more than just a living space-it is a personal sanctuary. One of the most refreshing and timeless ways to enhance this sanctuary is through aesthetic greenery décor. Incorporating plants into home interiors not only elevates visual appeal but also nurtures a sense of calm, balance, and well-being. Greenery instantly breathes life ...

A new WHO study suggests more than 7 million cases of cancer in 2022 were preventable. Nearly 40% of all the cases that year were caused by modifiable risk factors — behavioral and environmental factors we can change. “We now have the information to prevent cancer before it starts,” said Isabelle Soerjomataram, a cancer surveillance specialist at the International Agency ...

Bangladesh and Japan have signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), granting duty-free access to a wide range of Bangladeshi products in the Japanese market. The information was confirmed through a press release issued by the Press Information Department (PID) on Friday. The agreement was signed in Tokyo during an official ceremony attended by Bangladesh’s Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin and Japan’s ...

Inqilab Moncho Member Secretary Abdullah Al Jaber has sustained “bullet injuries” due to police firing while attempting to besiege the chief adviser’s official residence, state guesthouse Jamuna, the group claimed in a Facebook post on Friday. Law enforcers, wearing boots, also kicked the group’s two women activists, Tasnim Juma and Shanta, the group alleged. According to media reports, at least ...

Australian High Commissioner Susan Ryle and Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) Executive Director Brizza Rosales signed an agreement on 27 January to support independent international election observation for the 12 February elections in Bangladesh. Australia values its partnership with Bangladesh, grounded in mutual respect and a shared commitment to democratic principles, the High Commission said in a Facebook post ...

AAP leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead in Punjab’s Jalandhar on Friday morning while he was leaving the Model Town gurdwara after offering prayers. He was admitted to a private hospital but succumbed to gunshot injuries, police told HT. Two unidentified men riding a motorcycle reached the location and fired 8-10 shots using two highly sophisticated weapons. Visuals after the ...