The Election Commission (EC) aims to bring 50 lakh expatriates into the fold for the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections. To achieve this, the commission has estimated an expenditure of Tk 400 crore, with an allocation of Tk 700 per voter. Officials at the EC confirmed the

A surge in foreign tours by top officials at Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has raised eyebrows, with commissioners and bureaucrats frequently travelling abroad under the banner of overseeing expatriate voter registration and NID distribution activities. Sources at the EC

Rising soil salinity caused by climate change and the pressure to boost yields on limited farmland have driven many farmers to adopt hybrid seeds from foreign companies. While these seeds provide higher yields in the short term, farmers are facing long-term consequences — including

Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) is bringing encouraging news for expatriate Bangladeshis living in the United States, as it prepares to launch National Identity (NID) registration services in the US capital and three other states. The Commission is considering commencing

Although remittances have increased compared to the previous year, overseas employment continues to show stagnation. Major markets such as Malaysia and Oman remain closed, while instability in the United Arab Emirates affects the overall flow of foreign employment. According to the

The house of Bhakta Munda stands adjacent to a river bordering the Sundarbans. His great-grandfather also lived on this very land. Within the river grow various trees, among them the Keora tree (Sonneratia apetala). Bhakta Munda is seen picking its fruits, which are used in his

In Bangladesh, buses, minibuses, human haulers and auto-rickshaws are the most widely used means of transport for daily commuting. However, most of these vehicles lack fitness certificates, turning them into moving death traps for passengers on the roads.  A study by the

From this August, Bangladesh is required to pay an additional 20 percent tariff, along with the existing 15 percent, on its exports to the United States. Vietnam faces the same tariff rate. In contrast, China must pay the highest tariffs, while India is subject to an additional 50

In recent years, with advancement of information technology, video content creation and vlogging have become a popular trend. Thousands of youth, along with individuals of all ages, have chosen content creation or vlogging as their profession. Alongside local creators, many foreign

The interim government assumed office at a time when the financial sector was in its worst state. A year has now passed since it took charge. To revitalise the banking sector, the interim government has already undertaken several initiatives. Speaking to Banglanews, former lead

Around half a lakh Bangladeshi expatriates from various countries have applied to become voters, with the highest number of applications coming from the United Arab Emirates. Election Commission (EC) officials said the process of registering expatriates as voters is currently underway

In the past year, Chief Adviser of the interim government Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus visited 11 countries. While most of these trips were aimed at attending multilateral meetings, several also included bilateral engagements. During these visits, he met with top leaders from various

Despite the deep crisis left behind by the fallen Awami League government, the country’s financial sector has been gradually steered toward stability, according to financial adviser Salehuddin Ahmed. Speaking at an event held at Bangladesh Bank to mark the "July Uprising

The July Movement will remain a landmark event in the history of student politics in Bangladesh. While it began as a reform movement targeting the quota system, it swiftly evolved into a mass student uprising, culminating in the resignation of the prime minister on August 5, thereby

Relations between Bangladesh and India have come under increasing strain over the past year since the formation of Bangladesh’s interim government, with tensions arising on at least five key issues. These issues include the repatriation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,

Following the political shift brought about by the July Uprising on August 5, there has been a surge in the formation of new political parties. Over the past year, nearly two dozen new parties have been established. Among these, six parties have received registration from the Election

Milestone School and College has now become synonymous with tragedy. The institution’s premises remain crowded with curious onlookers and media cameras. Twelve days after the incident, the school gates opened, but the familiar sight of waiting parents was absent. The usual

With import tariffs on Bangladeshi products in the US market reduced to 20 percent, there has been a sense of relief in the country's economy. Bangladesh has also gained some additional benefits. Economists and business leaders have said that this development presents an

A conspiracy by the Awami League to rehabilitate its fugitive leader Sheikh Hasina, currently in India, has come to light. Recently, secret training sessions for Awami League cadres were conducted in Dhaka with the aim of undermining the present interim government. The coordination of

The tenure of the interim government led by Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has become a focal point of national debate, with growing speculation over whether its time is drawing to a close. As law and order continue to deteriorate and political uncertainty deepens due to a lack of