January 3, 2026

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul’s Nomination Declared Valid

Thakurgaon: The nomination of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir for the Thakurgaon-1 constituency in the 13th National Parliament election has been declared valid. District Returning Officer and Deputy Co…

Khaleda Zia’s Grave Draws Prayers and Tributes Amid Foggy Dhaka

Dhaka: The grave of Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar has turned into a site of continuous prayers, tribute, and floral adoration, drawing crowds four days after her burial. Despite d…

BNP Observes Fourth Day of Mourning for Khaleda Zia

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is observing the fourth day of its seven-day mourning programme today (Saturday) over the death of its Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Begum Khaleda Zia, widely regarded as an unco…

EC Prepares Extensive Campaign Materials for Upcoming Referendum

Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) has initiated a comprehensive campaign across the country in preparation for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election and Referendum scheduled for February 12. The EC is utilizing a wide array of banners and leaflets to eng…

EC Urges Voters to Safeguard Secrecy of Postal Ballots

Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) has urged voters to strictly protect the secrecy of postal ballots, cautioning that sharing any information, images, or videos of their vote or ballot on social media constitutes a punishable offence under the law. …

Saudi Monarchs Extend Condolences Over Khaleda Zia’s Passing

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have expressed condolences to Bangladesh over the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, praying for divine mercy and extending sympathies to her …