Headline
UN climate chief says ‘new world disorder’ hits cooperation
The UN’s climate chief on Thursday urged countries to unite against an ‘unprecedented threat’ to international cooperation from pro-fossil fuel forces — issuing the appeal as US president Donald Trump
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Army detains 13 BNP activists for ‘attempting to seize polling centres’ in Ashulia
Members of the Bangladesh Army detained 13 BNP activists on suspicion of attempting to seize two polling stations in Dhaka’s Ashulia on early Thursday, officials said...
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Polls reflect commitment to democracy: C’wealth
Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday said that the inclusion of diaspora voters on this scale, alongside the simultaneous referendum on the constitutional reforms, was noteworthy
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EC thanks all for polls, urges special Friday prayers
The election commission has expressed heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all the stakeholders for their full cooperation in holding the 13th national elections in a free, fair and impartial manner.
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BNP confident of absolute victory
Bangladesh Nationalists Party Election Steering Committee spokesperson Mahdi Amin on Thursday expressed strong confidence in the party’s success in the Jatiya Sangsad elections, describing the victory as ‘inevitable and absolute’.
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Bangladesh
Bobby Hajjaj wins Dhaka-13, defeating Mamunul Haque
Bobby Hajjaj, the BNP-backed candidate with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, has won the Dhaka-13 constituency, defeating Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Ameer Maulana Mamunul Haque in Thursday’s 13th Parliamentary Election. According
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Top party leaders, high-profile candidates face mixed results
The 13th National Parliamentary Election has produced a series of high-profile wins, narrow defeats and closely contested races, as leaders from major political parties and alliances await final tallies from
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BNP to form govt after securing more than two-thirds of seats, hopes Mahdi Amin
Tarique unofficially won from Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6, he says
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At Narsingdi-1, rivals exchange smiles, not barbs
A rare display of camaraderie among rival candidates drew attention in the Narsingdi-1 (Sadar) constituency yesterday morning, as three contestants were seen chatting and exchanging light-hearted remarks while visiting polling
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Summer likely to bring more heat
Temperature will go up from the next week following departure of the winter with the met office forecasting presence of a mild heat wave in the country’s western part by
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No victory rallies, just offer prayers
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed party leaders and activists not to organise any victory processions, rallies or public gatherings anywhere in the country over the election results.
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Yunus thanks the nation
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday extended his heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to the entire nation as voting in the 13th national parliamentary election and the referendum-2026 concluded in a
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International
Constitutional ‘coup’ under way
Leading Zimbabwe opposition figures accused the government Wednesday of a constitutional “coup” after the cabinet approved amendments that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term in office.
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EU vows swift reforms to meet challenge
EU leaders yesterday vowed to act boldly to bolster Europe’s economy faced with twin threats from China and the United States, as they huddled in a Belgian castle to bridge
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Risk of Nipah spread low
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading was low after three cases of infection were recently confirmed in India and Bangladesh.
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UK couple held in Iran ‘caught’ in geopolitical tensions: son
The son of a British couple held in Iran said Wednesday his parents were “caught in the middle” of geopolitical tensions as he urged the British government to act on
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3 dead, 4 missing as migrant boat sinks in Aegean
Three people died and four were missing after a migrant boat got into trouble yesterday in the Aegean Sea, the Turkish coastguard said.
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Sport
India thump Namibia ahead of Pakistan clash
Defending champions India continued their march towards the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup with a 93-run plastering of Namibia in a group A contest at Arun Jaitley
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Thomas Tuchel extends contract as England coach until Euro 2028
Thomas Tuchel has signed a new contract that will see him remain head coach of the England national football team through to the end of Euro 2028 in the UK
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Record Shanaka fifty helps Sri Lanka thrash Oman
Dasun Shanaka hammered the fastest half-century by a Sri Lankan in T20Is as the co-hosts thrashed Oman by 105 runs at the T20 World Cup on Thursday in Pallekele for
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Italy crush Nepal for first T20 World Cup win
Spinners Crishan Kalugamage and Ben Manenti helped debutants Italy to a historic first win at the cricket T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket hammering of Nepal on Thursday.
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Age is just a number for Oman's 44-year-old Kaleem
Oman's Aamir Kaleem has become the oldest player ever to play in a Twenty20 World Cup, but the 44-year-old veteran insists he's far from finished and is determined to keep
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Politics
Festive mood beyond anyone’s imagination: Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said that the country was set to have an elected government and parliament through the ongoing national election.
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আলোচিত
‘কম-বেশি’ সব দলকে নিয়ে দেশ চালাতে চান তারেক রহমান
বিএনপির জয়ের ব্যাপারে আশা প্রকাশ করে তারেক রহমান বলেছেন, আন্দোলনের সময়কার সঙ্গীদের পাশাপাশি ‘কম-বেশি’ আরও রাজনৈতিক দলকে সঙ্গে নিয়ে তারা...
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ওরা কেন ভোট দিতে পারে না
রিকশাচালকদের কথায় দেশ ও জাতি নিয়ে এমন অনেক গল্প উঠে আসে, যা সাংবাদিকতার ফ্রেমে সাধারণত আঁটে না। ক্যামেরার লেন্সে যা সাধারণত ধরা পড়ে না।
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বিএনপির বিজয় সুনিশ্চিত: মাহদী আমিন
বিএনপির বিজয় সুনিশ্চিত বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচন পরিচালনা কমিটির মুখপাত্র ও বিএনপির চেয়ারম্যানের উপদেষ্টা মাহদী আমিন।
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নিজ কেন্দ্রে হারলেন মির্জা আব্বাস
ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনে ঢাকা-৮ আসনে নিজ কেন্দ্রেই হেরেছেন বিএনপি মনোনীত ধানের শীষের প্রার্থী মির্জা আব্বাস।
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Business
CEC: We don’t release unofficial results to preserve transparency
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Thursday dismissed allegations of manipulation over voter turnout percentages released during the balloting process, saying such variations are natural as results from
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US House votes to rescind Trump tariffs on Canada
US House lawmakers voted Wednesday to reject Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, sweeping aside the president’s last-gasp threat of election consequences for Republicans to deliver a rare rebuke on
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Subdued activity at kitchen markets on election day
Kitchen markets in the capital remained mostly quiet on Thursday as voters went to polling centres, leaving many stalls closed and traders with few customers...
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Editorial
A poster-free election and a lesson for Dhaka
Bangladesh voted in a national election without the familiar scene of posters plastered all over the wall, electric poles, footbridges, roadside trees, and public transports. This phenomenon is a first
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Good ballot only first step into democratic transition
THE holding of the 13th parliamentary elections and the concurrent referendum on the July charter on February 12 was peaceful barring a few incidents. This appears to be a good
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Reciprocity in name, asymmetry in reality
ASYMMETRY in the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between Bangladesh and the United States, signed on February 10, is glaring. Presented as a breakthrough that averts US punitive tariffs, the deal
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Rise of transactional Middle East
THE indirect talks between the United States and Iran that concluded in Muscat on February 6, 2026, have been met with a predictable mix of scepticism and cautious optimism. To
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The people have given their verdict
All candidates must honour the election result with grace and dignity.
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Entertainment
Shakib Khan, Arifin Shuvoo unable to vote in today’s national election
Shakib Khan, a voter of the Dhaka-17 constituency, is now in India for the shooting of his film “Prince”. Although he cast his vote at the Model School polling centre
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Let the youth’s first vote be for a new Bangladesh: Ashfaque Nipun
Actors, directors and singers began visiting polling centres in the capital and other parts of the country from Thursday morning to cast their votes, with many sharing photos and reflections
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History in the making today:Farooki
Cultural Affairs Adviser to the interim government, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, and his wife, actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha, cast their votes at their designated election booth on Thursday, joining everyone to
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Three major cineplexes shut temporarily for national election
Three of the country’s leading cinema chains — Star Cineplex, Blockbuster Cinemas, and Lion Cinemas — have announced temporary closures in observance of the referendum and the 13th National Parliamentary
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