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Cameroon votes as 92-year-old Biya seeks another 7-year term

Cameroon votes as 92-year-old Biya seeks another 7-year term

Cameroonians went to the polls on Sunday in an election that could see Africa’s oldest leader, President Paul Biya, extend his more than four-decade-long rule by another seven years.Analysts widely ex...

  • 12 Oct 2025
CEC: Election will be transparent, not held in darkness

CEC: Election will be transparent, not held in darkness

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Nasir Uddin on Sunday reaffirmed the Election Commission’s commitment to holding a transparent and credible national election, saying it will not allow any polls...

  • 12 Oct 2025
CA Yunus becomes voter in Gulshan, shifting from Mirpur

CA Yunus becomes voter in Gulshan, shifting from Mirpur

Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus has transferred his voter registration from Mirpur to Gulshan area in the capital.According to sources at the Election Commission (EC) Secretariat, Dr Yunus applie...

  • 12 Oct 2025
BGB Member Injured in Landmine Explosion along Myanmar Border

BGB Member Injured in Landmine Explosion along Myanmar Border

A member of the Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) was injured in a landmine explosion while on patrol along the Bangladesh–Myanmar border, authorities said. The incident occurred on Sunday around 12:30 pm...

  • 12 Oct 2025
Diane Keaton, Hollywood’s ‘La-Dee-Da’ Dame, Dies at 79

Diane Keaton, Hollywood’s ‘La-Dee-Da’ Dame, Dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the distinctive actress known for her comedic timing, iconic style, and enduring versatility, has died at the age of 79. Tributes poured in from Hollywood stars including Goldie Hawn, Be...

  • 12 Oct 2025
Girls Should Not Be Allowed Out at Night: Mamata Banerjee.

Girls Should Not Be Allowed Out at Night: Mamata Banerjee.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday commented on the recent gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student near a private hospital in Durgapur, stating that girls should not be allowed ou...

  • 12 Oct 2025
Kabul claims 58 Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory strikes

Kabul claims 58 Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory strikes

 Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has claimed to have killed at least 58 Pakistani soldiers and injured around 30 others in retaliatory strikes following Pakistan’s recent air raids inside Af...

  • 12 Oct 2025
Tribunal Has Jurisdiction to Try Warrant-Holding Army Officers: Chief Prosecutor

Tribunal Has Jurisdiction to Try Warrant-Holding Army Officers: Chief Prosecutor

Chief Prosecutor Advocate Tajul Islam on Sunday said that the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has the jurisdiction to try 15 army officers against whom arrest warrants have been issued in connecti...

  • 12 Oct 2025
People won’t accept pressure tactics for PR: Fakhrul

People won’t accept pressure tactics for PR: Fakhrul

Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said that people will not accept anything that is imposed on them, commenting on the ongoing attempts to delay elections through protests over t...

  • 12 Oct 2025
Home Adviser Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Free and Fair National Elections

Home Adviser Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Free and Fair National Elections

The Ministry of Home Affairs has drawn up a comprehensive action plan, including specialized training programs, to ensure the upcoming national parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, neutra...

  • 12 Oct 2025
Afghan Forces Kill 15 Pakistani Soldiers in Retaliatory Operation

Afghan Forces Kill 15 Pakistani Soldiers in Retaliatory Operation

At least fifteen Pakistani soldiers were killed in a "retaliatory" operation carried out by Afghan forces in Helmand province on Saturday night, Kabul-based news outlet Hurriyat Radio reported.Accordi...

  • 12 Oct 2025
Ehsanul Haque Made Senior Secretary to Public Administration Ministry

Ehsanul Haque Made Senior Secretary to Public Administration Ministry

The crucial post of Senior Secretary at the Ministry of Public Administration has finally been filled after remaining vacant for three weeks, with Ehsanul Haque appointed to the position.The ministry...

  • 12 Oct 2025
Stocks Begin Week with Downturn on DSE, CSE

Stocks Begin Week with Downturn on DSE, CSE

Trading on the country’s two stock exchanges began the week on a negative note Sunday, as most company shares declined during the first hour of transactions.At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the key...

  • 12 Oct 2025
Chief Adviser Urges Youth to Be Visionary, Shape the World They Want

Chief Adviser Urges Youth to Be Visionary, Shape the World They Want

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged young people across the world to be visionary, courageous, and determined in transforming their dreams into reality, stressing their unique power to shape a...

  • 12 Oct 2025
July Charter Signing Moved to October 17 for Wider Public Response

July Charter Signing Moved to October 17 for Wider Public Response

The long-awaited July National Charter Signing Ceremony, originally scheduled for October 15, has been rescheduled to October 17, a Friday, to allow broader public participation.The decision was taken...

  • 11 Oct 2025
15 Army Officers Detained Following ICT Charge Sheet: Army Headquarters

15 Army Officers Detained Following ICT Charge Sheet: Army Headquarters

Fifteen army officers named in the charge sheet of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) have been taken into custody, the Army Headquarters confirmed on Saturday.Major General Md. Hakimuzzaman made...

  • 11 Oct 2025
Political parties raise concerns over PR system in Bangladesh

Political parties raise concerns over PR system in Bangladesh

Leading political figures on Saturday expressed strong reservations over introducing the Proportional Representation (PR) system in Bangladesh, citing risks of political instability and public unfamil...

  • 11 Oct 2025
People will decide on PR system: Amir Khasru

People will decide on PR system: Amir Khasru

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said the issue of introducing the Proportional Representation (PR) system should be left to the people, as it is not possible to...

  • 11 Oct 2025
Concerted ecosystem vital for Bangladesh’s halal industry growth: DCCI

Concerted ecosystem vital for Bangladesh’s halal industry growth: DCCI

A concerted and well-coordinated halal ecosystem is crucial for unlocking Bangladesh’s potential in the global halal market, which is currently valued at around USD 3 trillion, speakers said at a focu...

  • 11 Oct 2025
LPG cylinder price should be below Tk 1,000: Energy Adviser

LPG cylinder price should be below Tk 1,000: Energy Adviser

Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Saturday said the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) must be kept under control to tackle the country’s short-term energy crisis,...

  • 11 Oct 2025