Awami League has formed the election manifesto committee with the party’s presidium member Dr Abdur Razzaque as convener, and Information and Research secretary Dr Selim Mahmud as member secretary. The first meeting of the Election Manifesto Formulation Committee will be held at the Awami League central office at 23 Bangabandhu Avenue in the capital at 11:00am on Thursday (September 28). ...

Barcelona’s five-game winning streak in the Spanish league ended with a 2-2 draw at Mallorca on Tuesday. Barcelona twice came from behind to salvage the point. It had won five in a row after opening with a draw at Getafe. It also won in its Champions League debut against Antwerp last Tuesday, AP reports. The result left the Catalan club ...

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has described Bangladesh’s relationship with the United States as “outstandingly warm and cordial,” but noted that some quarters are trying to inject bitterness into this relationship through lies. The foreign minister said that the United States believes in democracy and human rights, UNB reports. “So, there is similarity in our views and thoughts with ...

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said Bangladesh will move ahead according to its constitution. “We don’t accept the sanctions of any country. They couldn’t defeat us imposing sanctions in 1971. They won’t be able to stop Sheikh Hasina today by imposing sanctions. We don’t care the snactions of anyone else.” He was speaking at a ‘peace and development’ ...

Union BNP President and Chairman Md Mir Mohammad Khorshed Alam sparked controversy by seeking votes for State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Advocate Md Mahbub Ali during a political meeting of the ruling Awami League in Adair union of Madhabpur upazila in Habiganj. A video of his speech went viral on social media, leading to mixed reactions among local ...

Election Commissioner Anisur Rahm has said that the scheduled of next national elections will be announced in the first week of November and polls will be held in January first. He said this to journalists at a smartcard distribution programme in Gazipur’s Sreepur on Tuesday. Anisur Rahm hopes that all parties will participate in the upcoming polls. The first session ...

Newly appointed Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan today paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreath at his portrait at Dhanmondi-32 here. Hassan, the 24th chief justice of the country, also signed the condolence book kept there. “Today, I took oath for establishing rule of law and justice for the common people by staying on ...

David McCallum, the British-born actor who broke hearts in 1960s cult show “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” has died at age 90, US media reported Monday. McCallum, who was known to modern-day audiences for his role as a medical examiner in “NCIS,” was surrounded by family at a New York hospital, CBS said. “He was the kindest, coolest, most patient and ...

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi today urged Mexican entrepreneurs and business community to invest in Bangladesh’s Economic Zones (EZs). “In order to build a Smart Bangladesh by 2041 and make the country one of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia-Pacific region, the government has set a target to establish 100 economic zones. Many countries have already invested in the economic zones,” ...

A healthy mind is a prerequisite for a healthy body and a happy life. Mental health is not a luxury but a necessity. It is important to seek professional help if you are suffering from a mental health disorder, but there are several self-improvement strategies that you can incorporate into your life before consulting a healthcare professional. Here are 8 ...