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Nation goes to 12th JS polls tomorrow

The Election Commission (EC) has completed all preparations to hold the 12th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections in a free, fair and peaceful manner in all but one constituency simultaneously across the country tomorrow.

Two Gazipur schools set on fire

Miscreants, in separate incidents, set fire to two educational institutions in Gazipur city early today

Dhaka’s air quality worst in the world this morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, has topped the list of cities worldwide with theworst air quality yet again, with an AQI index of 278 at 9:12 am this morning.

Four polling centres set on fire in Rajshahi, Feni

Unidentified people set fire to four polling centres in Rajshahi and Feni districts Thursday night and early Friday, ahead of Bangladesh’s January 7 general election.

CEC denies pressure on voters to vote

Chief election commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Thursday denied putting any pressure on voters to go to polling centres during the January 7 general election.

DMP imposes restrictions on vehicular movement for polls

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed some restrictions on vehicular movement with a view to holding the January 7 parliamentary election in a free, fair and peaceful manner.

Dhaka’s air most polluted Friday morning

Dhaka has again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality on Friday morning.

BNP announces 48-hour hartal across Bangladesh for Saturday, Sunday

The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Thursday announced countrywide 48-hour hartal across Bangladesh from Saturday morning and urged the people to boycott the January 7 general election.

Sheikh Hasina to address nation at 7pm

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina will address the nation at 7pm today ahead of the 12th national parliamentary election slated for January 7

Dhaka's air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'very unhealthy' zone this morning.

Election 2024: Armed forces deployed across the country

Armed forces were deployed across the country this morning, ahead of the national election slated for January 7.

PM to address rallies virtually in five districts, one upazila today

Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina will join election rallies virtually in five districts and one upazila today

Air in Dhaka World’s second worst Wednesday morning

Bangladesh capital Dhaka ranks second on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 203 at 8:59am on Wednesday.

Cumilla Education Board gets new chairman

Professor Dr Nizamul Karim was appointed chairman of the Cumilla Board of Secondary and Higher Education on Tuesday.

Powerful earthquakes leave at least 30 dead, destroy buildings along Japan's western coast

A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 30 people dead and damaging buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas on Tuesday to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes.

JU admission tests start on Feb 22

For the academic year 2023–2024, Jahangirnagar University (JU) will start its first-year honors admission exam on February 22. The exams will continue till February 29.

Teacher show caused for campaigning

The election inquiry committee on Sunday issued a show cause notice to a government primary school teacher for participating in electioneering for a candidate in Pabna.

Dhaka’s air quality 'worst in the world' for 2nd consecutive day of the new year

Dhaka has again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 256 at 8:45 am for the second consecutive day of the new year

DU gets 15 new depts, accommodation for 6000 students in 15yr

Dhaka University witnessed a massive development in the last 15 years as 15 new departments, 30 research centers and one institute were launched with expanding digital services and increasing accommodation facilities for around 6000 students.