Nearly Two Thousand Candidates to Contest 13th National Polls

A total of 1,967 candidates will be contesting the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election in 298 constituencies, following the conclusion of the nomination withdrawal period on Tuesday, according to the Election Commission (EC).

US Ambassador in Dhaka Warns of Expanding Chinese Presence in South Asia

The United States Ambassador to Bangladesh has expressed concern over the growing influence of China across South Asia, saying Washington is closely monitoring developments in the region.

From Campus to Old Town: Saraswati Puja Preparations in Full Swing in Dhaka

As every year, educational institutions across the country are preparing to celebrate Saraswati Puja, the festival dedicated to the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and arts. This year, the puja will be held on January 23, and artisans are currently passing a busy time crafting idols of the goddess.

Rising Production Costs Shrink Farmers’ Profits Amid Price Volatility

From paddy and rice to potatoes, onions, broiler chickens, and eggs—price volatility in the market for the country’s major agricultural products has now become an everyday reality. In some cases, farmers are incurring losses, while in others consumers are being forced to pay higher prices.

Fear of Awami League’s Popularity Behind Election Ban, Say Party Leaders

Senior leaders of Bangladesh’s Awami League on Saturday accused the country’s interim government of being incapable of conducting free and fair elections and of deliberately barring the party from participating in the upcoming polls out of fear of its growing popularity.

Uncertainty Grows Over Bangladesh’s LDC Graduation as UN Postpones Assessment Visit

A United Nations delegation was scheduled to visit Dhaka this month to review Bangladesh’s overall preparedness for graduation from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) list and to present its assessment of the country’s position. At the same time, a schedule had been set to present an independent preparatory assessment report on LDC graduation on January 21. However, the delegation’s visit to Dhaka has been postponed for the time being even before the trip took place. No new date has yet been fixed.

Woman Gang-Raped on Moving Bus in Tangail; Driver and Two Aides Detained

A 26-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by the driver and staff of a moving bus after being abducted from Savar. The incident, which began late Wednesday night, led to the rescue of the victim and the detention of three suspects in Tangail on Thursday afternoon.

Rising Inflation, Weak Business Climate Drag Bangladesh’s Economy: UN & World Bank

Bangladesh is facing the most severe inflation crisis in South Asia, according to the United Nations, while the World Bank has also lowered the country’s economic growth forecast for the fiscal year 2025–26 due to high inflation and a stagnant business environment.

JASAD Condemns Decision to Destroy Freedom Fighter Video Archives

The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has decided to cancel the video interviews of nearly 15,000 freedom fighters under a dedicated project. The National Socialist Party (JASAD) has alleged that this move is part of a broader ‘mob operation’ by the caretaker government.

69,000 Rohingyas in Saudi Arabia to Get Bangladeshi Passports: National Security at Stake

The interim government has assured that it will speed up the process of issuing Bangladeshi passports to around 69,000 Rohingyas living in Saudi Arabia.