Awami League (AL) nominated candidate for Mymensingh-3 constituency Nilufar Anjum Popy has been unofficially declared the winner at the suspended Bhalukapur High School centre on Saturday. There are 3,032 voters in this centre. Nilufar Anjum received 1,295 votes while her closest competitor independent candidate Somnath Saha (Truck symbol) got 355 votes. The voting in the centre began at 8am on ...

Voting at Bhalukapur High School polling centre in Mymensingh-3, which was suspended over irregularities during the national election held on January 7, is underway on Saturday (January 13) amid tight security. Polls opened at 8am and will continue until 4 pm. “Voters are casting their ballots in seven booths. Five layers of security have been implemented at the centre and ...

The new Cabinet led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday paid glowing tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at his mausoleum in Tungipara, marking installation of her government for the record fifth time and fourth consecutive term. The prime minister first paid homage to Bangabandhu by placing a wreath at his grave there, reports BSS. ...

Vehicular movement on Dhaka-Tangail highway remained suspended as garment workers blocked the road demanding payment of salaries as per the wages set by the government. Around 7:30am, 700 workers of Meigo Bangladesh (Bay-Economic Zone) Ltd in Gazipur’s Konabari started demonstration blocking the highway to realise their six-point demand. Following the protest, movement of the vehicles on both sides of the ...

A man was killed in a clash with his neighbour over irrigating a land at Derai upazila in Sunamganj district on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Faizun Nur, 55, son of late Abdul Hashim, a resident of Manikda village under Charnachar union of the upazila. Quoting locals, a member of Charnachar union parishad Helal Mia said an argument ...

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said Sheikh Hasina formed the new government at an unprecedented speed by issuing the gazette and swearing in hastily. “As an unknown fear has gripped Sheikh Hasina, she has hastily formed the cabinet before the expiry of the tenure of her previous government,” he said while addressing a press conference at ...

In the wake of a serious turmoil in Jatiya Party (JaPa) since its debacle in the 12th Jatiya Sangsad election, two senior leaders have been expelled from the party. JaPa co-chairman Kazi Firoz Rashid and presidium member Sunil Shuva Roy have been relieved of all posts of the party on charge of breaking the party discipline. The party stated it ...

Noted actor Jaya Ahsan-starrer Bangladesh-Iran joint venture film “Fereshte” has been selected for the Fajr International Film Festival in Tehran. The acclaimed Iranian director Morteza Atashzamzam-directed film will compete in the main category of the festival. The 42nd edition of the festival is scheduled to be held from 1 to 11 February. Besides Jaya Ahsan, several other Bangladeshi artistes, including ...

Bangladesh, a riverine country, is covered by numerous wetlands such as rivers, beels, haors and baors. These wetlands play a crucial role in maintaining the environmental balance, supporting biodiversity, fostering agriculture, promoting fisheries and contributing to tourism. The Haor region is particularly significant as it serves as the primary source of natural freshwater fish. Notable examples of rich biodiversity are ...

In a groundbreaking revelation for dental care enthusiasts, health experts are championing the manifold benefits of regular flossing, shedding light on how this simple yet effective practice can significantly contribute to overall oral health. Dental health has always been a focal point for individuals seeking an optimal well-being, and recent studies have underscored the pivotal role that flossing plays in ...