The Business Standard
Record 747 independent candidates submit nominations to contest in 12th JS polls
*A record 747 independent candidates — around six times than the 2018 polls — have submitted their nomination forms to contest in the upcoming 12th ...
New Age
AL slams Shujan, TIB for remarks on next general election
The ruling Awami League general secretary, Obaidul Quader, slammed the Transparency International Bangladesh executive director Iftekharuzzaman and Citizens for Good Governance - SHUJAN secretary Badiul ...
Jagonews
COP28 draft calls for fossil fuels to be reduced or eliminated
Negotiators released the first draft of a UN agreement on climate action Friday calling for fossil fuels to be reduced or eliminated, setting up a ...
Somoy News
Cox's Bazar Express on its way to Dhaka with passengers
Trains have started operations on the Dhaka-Cox's Bazar route, fulfilling the long-awaited demand of tourists. The inaugural 'Cox's Bazar Express' train departed from the iconic Cox's ...
Jagonews
PM for putting climate change victims in charge of fighting its impact
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has coauthored an article with CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation Patrick Verkooijen on climate change in the famous American ...
The Business Standard
Girls outperform boys in SSC and HSC. What prevents them from climbing higher?
*The recently published results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) 2023 shows that girls have once again won the race against boys, both in terms ...
Prothom Alo
12th National election Tofail Ahmed to contest on boat symbol for 12th time
Veteran politician Tofail Ahmed, 80, is set to contest the national election for the 12th time under the boat symbol. As an advisory council member of ...
New Age
PM for putting climate change victims in charge of fighting impact
Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has co-authored an article with the chief executive officer of the Global Center on Adaptation, Patrick Verkooijen, on climate change ...
The Financial Express
Bloc airs concern over labour, HR situation
In tandem with latest such western moves comes a European Union report carrying concerns over labour-and human-rights situation in Bangladesh, with implicit reference to facilities ...
The Business Standard
Online nomination submission fails to gain traction
*Despite the Election Commission's encouraging candidates to submit nomination papers online, the response from aspirants has been lukewarm. On the last day for submission, only ...
The Financial Express
Dollar depreciation stokes forex fears
Yet another appreciation of the local currency against the US dollar surprises money-market analysts who see the cuts in exchange rate as 'artificial', not driven ...
Prothom Alo
Election code of conduct breached on final day of nomination submission
As per the election code of conduct, no procession or showdown can be held during the filing of nomination papers. However, on Thursday, the last ...
The Financial Express
NBR to address flaws in new income tax law
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken initiatives to address the flaws identified in the new Income Tax Act 2023 for the greater interest ...
The Financial Express
Train to Cox's Bazar embarks on maiden journey today
The first-ever intercity train between Dhaka and Cox's Bazar will roll on from the beach town this (Friday) afternoon, marking a momentous occasion in Bangladesh's ...
The Financial Express
Loss of market threatens permanent closure of Dulamia Cotton Mills
Dulamia Cotton Spinning Mills may have to shut down permanently for the company has failed to revamp its production unit, replacing outdated machinery. It has been ...
The Financial Express
FAS Finance on its death bed with liabilities tightening noose around it
FAS Finance & Investment is bound to have a slow death. What is to be seen is how long it can survive bearing losses. Loan scams ...
DhakaTribune
9 candidates to fight for each constituency
Despite protests and violent movements by the BNP and like-minded political parties against the January 7 parliamentary election, on average, nine candidates submitted nomination forms ...
The Daily Star
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Is Awami League heading towards a Pyrrhic victory?
As an ageing freedom fighter, I often reminisce about those glorious days of 1971 and how fortunate we had been to participate in our freedom ...
Somoy News
2023 set to be hottest year yet: UN
This year is set to be the hottest ever recorded, the UN said Thursday, demanding urgent action to rein in global warming and stem the ...
Somoy News
Henry Kissinger's controversial role against Bangladesh: A legacy examined
Henry Kissinger, the renowned American diplomat and former Secretary of State, passed away at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy that is both ...
DhakaTribune
Shakib, Dastagir, Enamur, Anisul defy polls code
The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday issued separate show-cause notices to cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, minister Golam Dastagir Gazi and state minister Enamur Rahman for ...