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PM pays homage to Bangabandhu, Bangamata in capital

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina along with her family members today paid glowing tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman after her party's absolute victory in the 12th parliamentary election. She paid the homage by placing wreath at

UN urges Bangladesh to change course after 'vote'

The U.N. rights chief on Monday condemned the violence and repression during controversial elections in Bangladesh that were boycotted by the opposition, urging the country to strengthen democracy. Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secured her fifth term in power following

DMP arrests 9, files 7 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (January 9) arrested 9 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

Narendra Modi congratulates PM Hasina on polls victory

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated his counterpart Sheikh Hasina for the victory of Awami League in the 12th parliamentary election. Modi greeted through a post on his X account at around 7pm on Monday (January 8) as the ruling Awami League is going to form

Mamata Banerjee congratulates PM Hasina on polls victory

India’s West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the victory of Awami League in the 12th parliamentary election. The ruling Awami League is going to form the government for the fourth consecutive term. West Bengal

Free, fair, impartial pols held as per measures taken: PM

Awami League (AL) president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday (January 8) said all measures had been taken to hold free, fair, and impartial elections. Bangladesh has successfully set an example by holding Sunday's general election, she said. The premier made the

PM Hasina retains title as world’s longest-serving female head of govt

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to retain her title as the world’s longest-serving female head of government after her party swept more than half of the Parliament seats in the 12th Parliamentary election boycotted by the main opposition party BNP. Sheikh Hasina has secured a

India congratulates PM Hasina on polls victory

Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Pranay Kumar Verma has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for winning of the Awami League at the 12th Parliamentary election. Pranay Verma conveyed the greetings and congratulations to Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

DMP arrests 13, files 5 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (January 8) arrested 13 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

AL’s victory: Chinese envoy Yao Wen congratulates PM Hasina 

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban on Monday (January 8). Ambassador Yao Wen congratulated Sheikh Hasina for the successful holding of the 12th Parliamentary Election and the winning of the

3 killed as drum truck hits auto-rickshaw in Manikganj

Three passengers of a CNG-run auto-rickshaw were killed after being crushed by a drum truck in Outpara area of Sadar Upazila of Manikganj on Monday (January 8) morning. However, the identities of the deceased could not be known immediately. Sadar police station officer-in-charge

Bangladesh sees lowest voter turnout since 1991

The country witnessed 40% voter turnout on average in the 12th parliamentary election on Sunday (January 7), which marks the lowest turnout since the 5th national election in 1991 when 55.45% voters cast their votes, though significantly higher than the record low of 26.74% in the

12th JS polls mostly peaceful amid boycotts, sporadic violence

The 12th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election was held in a largely peaceful atmosphere across Bangladesh on Sunday (January 7), except for some reports of sporadic violence and boycotts by several candidates over ‘irregularities’. A large number of law enforcers, members of the

GM Quader secures victory from Rangpur-3 constituency

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader has become victorious in the 12th parliamentary election from Rangpur-3 constituency. He secured 81,861 votes with plough symbol. His nearest contestant independent candidate Anwara Islam Rani with eagle symbol bagged 23,326 votes. BDST:

Sheikh Hasina wins Gopalganj-3 for 8th time

Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been elected unofficially in Gopalganj-3 constituency for the eighth time. Returning Officer and Gopalganj deputy commissioner Kazi Mahbubul Alam announced the results at 8.30pm tonight. Sheikh Hasina bagged 2,49,965 votes

Habiganj-4: Barrister Suman dominating race

Preliminary results reveal that independent candidate Syed Sayedul Haque, widely known as Barrister Suman, is dominating the competition in the Habiganj-4 constituency with a substantial lead in votes. The national election kicked off at 8 am on Sunday, marking the simultaneous

Fire at Bangladesh camp: 7,000 Rohingya become homeless 

A fire swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh in the early hours of Sunday, destroying about 800 shelters and rendering thousands homeless, officials said. Fire service officials and Rohingya volunteers brought the blaze under control around three hours after

12th JS polls: CEC estimates 40% voter turnout 

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal estimated that 40% of voters cast their ballots in the 12th parliamentary polls on Sunday (January 7). “Although we are not sure yet, but on average the turnout was 40%,” he said at a press conference at Nirbachan Bhaban

This is better than 14-18 JS polls: RAB DG

Director General (DG) of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) M Khurshid Hossain today said that the voting atmosphere in the 12th Jatiya Sangsad election was better than the 2014 and 2018 polls. He said: “The people were voting freely with great enthusiasm. There was no sign of panic

Chattogram-16: AL leader Mostafizur Rahman’s candidacy cancelled

The Election Commission (EC) today (January 7) cancelled the candidacy of ruling Awami League (AL) candidate and current lawmaker from Chattogram-16 (Banshkhali) Mostafizur Rahman Chowdhury. EC Secretary Jahangir Alam confirming the matter said the action was taken against him for