Bangladesh voter count hits 12.76 crore

The number of registered voters in Bangladesh has reached approximately 12.76 crore, according to the draft updated electoral rolls released by the Election Commission (EC) on Sunday. The total number of the country’s voters is 12,76,12,384. Of...

Bangladesh now has 127,612,384 voters, says EC

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 02 November, 2025, 19:55 Representational image | BSS Photo The total number of voters in Bangladesh is currently 127,612,384. Of them, 64,760,382 are male voters, 62,850,772 are female and 1,230 are transgender...

Tension flares along Indo-Bangladesh border after Bangladeshi nationals confront BSF

Guwahati, Nov 3: A tense situation has unfolded along the India-Bangladesh border in the Sribhumi area after a group of Bangladeshi nationals reportedly confronted Border Security Force (BSF) personnel near the Bhanga–Harinagar sector. According...

How secure are citizens’ rights?

DEBATE over personal data protection in Bangladesh is not new. Work on the law began in 2019, and from the start, it was mired in controversy and concern. When the first draft was made public in 2021, the debate intensified. Critics argued that...

Bangladesh faces rising misinformation threat ahead of 2026 polls: Study

As Bangladesh prepares for its 2026 parliamentary election, the country faces an unprecedented threat to electoral credibility and inclusive participation due to the barrage of misinformation and hate-driven campaigns, according to a new study....

Bangladesh now has 127,612,384 voters

The total number of voters in the country is currently 127,612,384. Of them, 64,760,382 are male voters, 62,850,772 are female and 1,230 are transgender voters. Election Commission Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed shared the information with...

Yunus leading a quiet Islamist coup in Bangladesh

A silent coup is unfolding in Bangladesh. Behind the facade of governance, an alleged alliance of Islamist networks, foreign intelligence agencies and ideologues is methodically dismantling the country’s armed forces. The orchestrator: Muhammad...

BSF Personnel Accused Of Beating Up Bengal Farmer On Suspicion Of Being Bangladeshi

(MENAFN- IANS) Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) Border Security Force (BSF) jawans have been accused of beating up a farmer on suspicion of being a Bangladeshi national, the police said on Sunday. The incident took place in the Chapra Police Station area of...

Foreign airlines to be allowed to open offices in Bangladesh

Highlights: Foreign airlines may soon open offices directly in Bangladesh Airlines can appoint multiple local agents instead of one Draft amendment aims to increase transparency and protect passengers New rules introduce heavy fines for airfare...

Emirates Wins Another 'Best International Airline' Award

(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dubai: Emirates has garnered another slew of awards this month, including 'Best International Airline', 'Best International First Class', and 'Best International Airline Lounge' from the Forbes Travel Guide Verified...

Make rate structure more market-oriented, IMF tells Bangladesh Bank

Bangladesh’s economy is still facing significant pressure, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which recently advised the country’s central bank to make the interest rate structure more market-oriented.During a meeting with...

Domestic helpers, reportedly Bangladeshi, in pockets of Bengal disappearing after SIR announced: BJP

Housemaids in certain pockets of a particular district of West Bengal, who are reportedly illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, have started disappearing suddenly after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in the state was announced...

BNP standing committee meets to finalise candidates for election

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called a meeting of the party’s National Standing Committee, where a large number of candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections may be finalised. According to the party’s media cell, the meeting will...

Najmul Hossain Shanto reinstated as Bangladesh Test captain until end of WTC cycle

Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue to lead Bangladesh in Test cricket until the conclusion of the ongoing 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Saturday. The decision marks a...

If the killings of Christians do not stop, we will take military action; US President Donald Trump threatens Nigeria

Washington, DC (USA) – US President Donald Trump has warned that if the Nigerian government fails to stop the killings of innocent Christians, the United States will not only cut off financial aid to Nigeria but also take military action. Trump...

Political violence kills almost 300 since Hasina’s fall: rights group

DHAKA (AFP): Nearly 300 people have been killed in political violence in Bangladesh in the year since student-led protests toppled autocratic former leader Sheikh Hasina, the country’s main human rights group said on Sunday. A report by Odhikar, a...

Political violence kills almost 300 in Bangladesh since Sheikh Hasina's fall: Rights group

Nearly 300 people have been killed in political violence in Bangladesh in the year since student-led protests toppled autocratic former leader Sheikh Hasina, the country's main human rights group said on Sunday. A report by Odhikar, a Dhaka-based...

Bangladesh political violence kills 281 since Hasina’s fall

Nearly 300 people have been killed in political violence in Bangladesh in the year since student-led protests toppled autocratic former leader Sheikh Hasina, the country’s main human rights group said on Sunday. A report by Odhikar, a Dhaka-based...

Election campaign season begins

The campaign period for Bangladesh's 13th national election, scheduled to take place in February next year, is officially under way. The Chief Advisor’s Office (CA0) released the first campaign teaser on Sunday, urging citizens to take part in...

Prime Bank, Rangs partner to offer discounts on Mitsubishi vehicles to clients

Tue Nov 4, 2025 09:10 PM Last update on: Tue Nov 4, 2025 09:07 PM Star Business Desk Tue Nov 4, 2025 09:10 PM Last update on: Tue Nov 4, 2025 09:07 PM Prime Bank PLC recently signed an agreement with Rangs Limited, an automobile company under the...