Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) has criticised Election Commission’s (EC) neutrality, claiming it operates as “BNP’s party office” whilst conditioning participation in upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections on commission restructuring. Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary said “The EC no longer exists as constitutional body, it functions as BNP’s party office.” NCP leader alleges current commissioners, including Chief Election Commissioner, have BNP connections ...

The government is moving forward with the implementation of several key recommendations made by the Public Administration Reform Commission, with initial focus on proposals deemed immediately actionable. A high-level meeting was held at the Chief Adviser’s Office on June 16 to expedite the rollout of these reforms. The meeting was chaired by M Siraz Uddin Miah, Principal Secretary to the ...

In the wake of Eid, retail markets in Dhaka are witnessing rising prices of rice and beef, while broiler chicken and eggs are now available at lower prices. With fish prices relatively stable, many shoppers are breathing a sigh of relief. Traders report that rice prices have surged at wholesale hubs across the country. According to Dhaka-based retailers, rice mill ...

You wake up early, hands hovering over the keyboard, waiting for the moment when a digital clock reads 10:00 AM. A few moments later, the window of opportunity had passed. The shoes that had held your fancy for weeks are gone in under a minute. Whether or not a pair was snagged, the adrenaline rush was real, and this is ...

Bangladesh has no vaccine available for the newly detected sub-variants of the Omicron strain of Covid-19, although 3.2 million doses of older vaccines remain in stock with a few months’ shelf life, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Covid-19 infection rates have seen a recent uptick across the country over the past month. Data from the Institute ...

The Bangladesh Film Certification Board (BFCB) has certified a total of 94 films for public screening over the past 10 months since the interim government assumed office. According to a press release issued today, the certified films include 38 full-length Bangla films, 29 full-length English films, 12 short films, and 15 documentaries. In addition to these, the board reviewed and ...

The World Bank on Thursday approved $640 million in loans to Bangladesh for two projects to support the country in enhancing its gas supply infrastructure and improving air quality. The Energy Sector Security Enhancement Project ($350 million) will help improve gas supply security by facilitating access to cost-effective financing for Petrobangla, a state-owned company. A World Bank press release confirmed ...

Lionel Messi once again proved why he’s one of football’s greatest, delivering a sensational free-kick goal that sealed a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory for Inter Miami against Portuguese powerhouse FC Porto. Portuguese club FC Porto, known for its deep talent pool and regular appearances in the UEFA Champions League, started strong on Thursday night by taking an early lead. In ...

Newly appointed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul has formed his President’s Advisory Committee by appointing three individuals with diverse expertise. The appointments were confirmed by the BCB in an official press release. The announcement came during a board meeting held on Thursday, shortly after Bulbul returned to Dhaka post-Eid. The newly appointed advisers are Sakhawat Hossain, Syed ...

Iran has launched a series of missiles targeting Israel, according to a statement released by Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the attacks began early Friday morning and said defense systems had been activated to intercept the incoming projectiles. In a statement issued Friday morning, Israel Defense Forces reported that missile sirens began sounding across various parts ...