Another election monitoring delegation comprising members from the US, China, Japan, and Ireland held a meeting with the Election Commission (EC) today over the upcoming parliamentary election in the country. Md Arshadul Hoque, assistant director of the EC’s Public Relations, confirmed the development, saying that the meeting was held at EC Bhaban in Dhaka’s Agargaon area around 10 am, reports ...

Police have filed a case accusing some 424 leaders and activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) over Saturday’s clash in old Dhaka’s Dholaikhal area. The party organising secretary Abdus Salam and central committee member Adv Nipun Roy Chowdhury were among the accused. Besides, 300-400 unknown BNP men have also been made accused in the case. Five persons, including Abdus Salam ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday inaugurated 50 more model mosques and Islamic cultural centres across the country as part of the government move to reach the true message of the Islam to the society. She opened the mosques in 34 districts in eight divisions in the fifth phase joining virtually from her official Ganabhaban residence, reports BSS. With the ...

West Indies beat India by six wickets in the second one-day international at Barbados on Saturday, claiming their first victory over the Asian side in nearly four years to level the series at 1-1 and force a decider. In the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India were put into bat after the hosts won the toss and it ...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed plans to permit new fossil fuel exploration off Britain’s coast, as he pledged to be “pragmatic and proportionate” about achieving net zero in an interview published Saturday. The stance is set to intensify criticism from environmental campaigners, who accuse the British leader of backtracking on green policies to pander to voter unease at their ...

The rainy season brings the challenge of keeping clothes fresh and dry. Due to the high humidity levels in monsoon, damp clothes bear an unpleasant, and musty smell. Furthermore, wearing these can lead to infection and cold. Let’s take a look into some effective ways to protect clothes from moisture and germs on the wettest of days. Tips to Keep ...

Eating a diet rich in fruits can help promote healthy skin. However, it’s important to also practice good skincare habits like using sunscreen, moisturising regularly, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Here are six summer fruits that can benefit your skin in various ways: Watermelon: Watermelon is rich in antioxidants and vitamins A and C, which can help protect ...

The gold price climbed above the level of $2,000 per Troy ounce during the trading session at Comex for the first time since June 2 of this year, according to market data. The gold price had reached $2,000.4 per Troy ounce (up 0.43%) but then rolled back to $1,998 per Troy ounce, plus 0.35%. Silver prices at the same ticked ...

Ruling Awami League (AL) on Saturday announced countrywide demonstration for tomorrow, including the capital city. AL’s general secretary Obaidul Quader said this after the party held an emergency joint meeting at its central office in city’s Bangabandhu Avenue in the afternoon. The meeting started at about 5.00pm where ongoing political situation of the country was discussed. The president and general ...

At the instructions of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her Assistant Private Secretary-2 Gazi Hafizur Rahman (Liku) today visited BNP leader Amanullah Aman, who is undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) here. Gazi Hafizur Rahman handed over a lunch packet sent by the Prime Minister along with a bouquet of various seasonal fruits and juices to the ...