Bangladesh Nationalist Party accelerates preparations for February's national election by deploying five assessment teams nationwide. These groups evaluate candidate popularity and public standing across constituencies while party leadership requests ally organizations submit their prospective nominee lists.
Acting chairman Tarique Rahman oversees the selection process through consultations with divisional secretaries and district officials. The party expects to announce potential candidates for approximately 200 seats next month as election momentum builds.
BNP leaders have largely settled on nominees for 150 constituencies while the remaining 150 face intensive review. Allied parties may receive roughly 50 seat allocations as part...
A deadly stampede at a political rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur district claimed 36 lives, with children and women making up the majority of casualties. The tragedy struck during a speech by actor-politician Vijay, leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party, when crowds surged beyond control. Among the dead were 10 children and 17 women who fell after fainting during the chaos.
Political leader Vijay later issued a public statement expressing grief over the incident. Chief Minister MK Stalin convened an urgent meeting to address the crisis. The state government announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for each victim's family as immediate relief measures.
Taskeen Ahmed encouraged taxpayers to use electronic filing systems during a Saturday workshop hosted by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The DCCI president emphasized that citizens bear moral responsibility for contributing taxes since government revenue supports infrastructure development and public services. He highlighted Bangladesh's lower tax collection rates compared with regional neighbors and called for improved compliance. Ahmed promoted the e-return platform as a tool for enhanced transparency in revenue administration.
The workshop attracted more than 70 participants from member companies who received training on tax procedures and electronic submission methods. Lutful Hadee from chartered accountancy firm Hadee...
Bangladesh's Election Commission begins consultations today with civil society members and electoral specialists regarding February's national vote. Morning sessions run from 10 a.m. until noon while afternoon meetings continue from 2:30 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. Officials allocated separate time blocks for civil society representatives and election professionals respectively. The commission structured these initial discussions as the first phase of broader stakeholder engagement.
Election Commission spokesman M Asadul Haque announced that political party discussions will commence after the puja holiday period ends. Additional stakeholder meetings will involve media representatives, women leaders and July movement participants. Commission...
India enters Sunday's Asia Cup final against Pakistan as heavy favorites after defeating their rivals twice during the tournament. The unbeaten defending champions have dominated every opponent while advancing to the title match in Dubai. Pakistan seeks revenge following earlier losses but faces a formidable Indian squad led by tournament scoring leader Abhishek Sharma.
Sharma has accumulated 309 runs across six matches to pace India's batting attack. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav tops the bowling charts with 13 wickets taken. Pakistan captain Salman Agha acknowledged his team must reduce mistakes to compete effectively against India. The rivalry carries added intensity as this marks their first tournament meeting since May's military...
Thousands demonstrated in Tel Aviv Saturday, pressing for an agreement to end the Gaza conflict before Netanyahu's White House meeting with Trump Monday. Israeli airstrikes killed 92 Palestinians across Gaza, with 45 deaths occurring in Gaza City, according to local rescue officials. Families of hostages demanded their relatives' return at the rally. Trump indicated Thursday that a ceasefire deal appeared possible.
Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly Friday, stating Israel would complete its mission against Hamas despite ceasefire discussions. Far-right coalition partner Ben Gvir opposes any agreement that fails to achieve Hamas's total defeat. Militants captured 251 people during the October 2023 attack, with 47 remaining in...
Counter Terrorism Unit officers arrested Shahed Ahmed Majumder in Dhaka's Gulshan area Saturday. Authorities transferred the suspect to Gulshan Police Station following his detention. His father, Kamal Ahmed Majumder, previously served as State Minister for Industries and represented the Dhaka-15 constituency as a member of parliament.
Officer-in-Charge Hafizur Rahman verified the arrest at Gulshan Police Station. Investigators suspect Majumder's connection to undisclosed criminal activities. Police will formally charge him if they gather sufficient evidence. Officials have not revealed which specific case prompted the detention.
Bangladesh Jeweller's Association reduced gold prices after a committee meeting Saturday. The organization cut rates by Tk1,890 per bhori to Tk1,92,969. BAJUS had set the previous record high at Tk1,94,859 per bhori on September 24. These new rates become effective Sunday.
Different carat grades received new pricing from the committee. Twenty-two carat gold sells at Tk16,544 per gram while 21-carat costs Tk15,792. Eighteen-carat gold reaches Tk13,536 per gram and traditional gold sits at Tk11,235. Silver prices remain at previous levels.
Customers pay extra fees beyond base gold prices under regulations. The government requires 5 percent value-added tax on purchases. BAJUS sets minimum making charges at 6 percent. These charges may...
Actress Rakul Preet Singh promoted a turmeric milk recipe on social media as Mumbai experiences seasonal rainfall. The performer shared an image of the traditional drink made with turmeric and gram flour to boost immunity during weather changes. Medical experts recognize turmeric's benefits for digestion and body detoxification during monsoon season. Singh emphasized the remedy's effectiveness for current atmospheric conditions.
Producer Jackky Bhagnani honored his wife through Wife Appreciation Day posts on Instagram. The filmmaker published video clips featuring candid moments with Singh over recent years. Bhagnani praised his spouse as his closest friend and support system in the emotional tribute message.
Singh will return as...
