Bangladesh will hold its long-awaited national election along with a referendum on the July (Reform) Charter on February 12, 2026, marking the first time in the country’s history that a general election and a referendum will take place simultaneously. The polls will be held under a non-political administration for the first time in 18 years, according to the schedule announced ...

Trench coats and overcoats continue to be timeless winter staples, beloved for their elegance, comfort, and versatility. As the cool breeze settles in, these outerwear pieces become more than just a shield against the cold – they transform into style statements that redefine winter fashion for both men and women. Their sleek silhouettes, structured cuts, and refined appeal make them ...

Bangladesh and Australia have identified new avenues for cooperation in areas such as renewable energy, skills partnership and technology sharing, blue economy, artificial intelligence, cyber security and anti-money laundering initiatives. The issues were discussed at the 6th round of Senior Officials’ Talks (SOT) between Bangladesh and Australia held in Dhaka on Wednesday. Dr Md Nazrul Islam, Secretary (Bilateral-East and West), ...

The Embassy of Algeria in Bangladesh on Thursday commemorated the historic December 11, 1960 demonstrations, a pivotal moment in Algeria’s struggle for independence from French colonial rule. The observance began with the hoisting of the Algerian national flag at the embassy premises, symbolising the nation’s hard-won sovereignty. A minute of silence was then held in memory of the martyrs whose ...

The best way for people with depression to stop taking antidepressants once their condition improves is to slowly taper off the medication while also receiving psychological support, new research suggested Thursday. More than five percent of the global population is estimated to suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization, and a range of drugs to treat the condition ...

Country’s foreign exchange reserves currently stand at US$31.89 billion, according to data released by Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday. However, when calculated under the International Monetary Fund’s BPM6 (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual) methodology, the country’s reserves amount to $27.22 billion, the central bank said.

A Myanmar military air strike killed more than 30 people at a hospital, an on-site aid worker said Thursday, as the junta wages a withering offensive ahead of elections beginning this month. The junta has increased air strikes year-on-year since the start of Myanmar’s civil war, conflict monitors say, after snatching power in a 2021 putsch ending a decade-long democratic ...

Nico O’Reilly’s opportunistic strike and Erling Haaland’s penalty helped Manchester City to fight back to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a tense Champions League contest at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. Rodrygo opened the scoring with a low shot from a counter in the 28th minute, with City looking exposed almost every time Madrid ventured forward for the first half ...

The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption scandal that plunged the world’s footballing body into crisis. Prosecutors told the Supreme Court on Tuesday they wanted to end their fight to preserve the convictions of Hernan Lopez and Argentine sports marketing firm Full Play. Both were found guilty ...

The Postal Vote BD app has recorded 307,577 registrations from Bangladeshi expatriates, marking a landmark surge of interest as overseas citizens prepare to participate in the country’s first-ever postal voting process for the upcoming national election and referendum. As of 10:00 AM on Thursday, the Election Commission (EC) reported that 307,577 overseas voters had completed registration through the Postal Vote ...