Headline
Police verification complication leaves top foreign service candidate off gazette
Prothom Alo contacted 11 candidates deprived of appointment in the 44th BCS due to police verification issues, though the actual number is believed to be higher. Among those contacted were:
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50th BCS: Written exam likely from 9 April
The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the potential date for the written exam of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS). According to the notification published yesterday, Tuesday (10
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Four-day holiday starts as Bangladesh gears up for 13th Parliamentary Elections
A four-day holiday began on Wednesday as Bangladesh prepares for the 13th Parliamentary Election and the referendum scheduled for February 12...
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Control room opened to ensure smooth voting in 13th Parliamentary Polls of Bangladesh
The Ministry of Public Administration has opened a control room to address complaints and information received from field administrations regarding the national election and referendum...
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CEC affirms preparedness for free, fair elections
Chief election commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin, while addressing foreign journalists and election observers at a Dhaka hotel, affirmed that the Election Commission was fully prepared to hold the 13th Parliamentary
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26,515 police personnel deployed in Dhaka for poll time security: DMP
A total of 26,515 police personnel have been deployed across the capital to ensure maximum security during the national election and the referendum, said DMP deputy commissioner (media) Muhammad Talebur
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UN calls for safe, inclusive participation of women in Bangladesh polls
The United Nations on Wednesday called on all stakeholders, including political leaders and their parties and supporters, to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to intimidation, harassment, and any other form of
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Bangladesh
Two killed, 30 injured as bus overturns in Bhanga
Two people were killed and at least 30 others injured after a passenger bus overturned in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur on Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred around 1:30pm in front
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394 international observers, 197 foreign journalists to monitor Bangladesh election
At least 394 international election observers and 197 foreign journalists have arrived in Bangladesh to observe the country’s 13th general election and the referendum on the July National Charter, both
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30 AL–dominated seats see diverse efforts to attract votes
In this year’s national parliamentary election, the main contest is between the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami. However, in constituencies where Awami League candidates have historically won most competitive elections, electoral calculations
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We’re deeply concerned about election engineering
All eyes are now on the balloting. Polling is set to commence at 7:30 am Thursday. On the eve of the vote, Prothom Alo spoke with Jamaat-e-Islami secretary general Mia
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Asst presiding officer killed in Sherpur road crash
Two people, including an assistant presiding officer, were killed and five others injured when a mini-truck hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on Sherpur-Jamalpur road at Shimultoli in Sadar upazila of Sherpur
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Jamaat supporters lays siege to police station in Feni-3, alleges bias by OC
Leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami, led by its Feni-3 constituency candidate Mohammad Fakhruddin Manik, laid a siege to Daganbhuiyan Police Station on Tuesday night, alleging bias by the officer-in-charge and
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CEC to address nation Wednesday evening ahead of polls
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin will address the nation on Wednesday evening ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum scheduled for Thursday. The Election Commission (EC)
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International
India tightens AI rules for social media platforms
India’s Ministry of Information Technology has updated rules for the use of generative artificial intelligence on social media platforms. Now platforms have three hours to remove content requested by authorities.
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Netanyahu to push Trump on Iran missiles in White House talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will push Donald Trump on Wednesday to take a tougher stance in nuclear talks with Iran, after rushing to Washington to stiffen the US
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Around 600 foreign observers, journalists to monitor 13th parliamentary polls of Bangladesh
At least 394 international election observers and 197 foreign journalists have arrived in Bangladesh to observe the country’s 13th general election and the referendum on the July National Charter, both
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Russia says will stick to nuclear weapons limits if US does
Russia said Wednesday it would abide by limits on its nuclear weapons set out in a lapsed arms control treaty with the United States, so long as Washington did the
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Iran marks revolution anniversary under shadow of US threat
A shooter killed nine people and wounded dozens more at a secondary school and a residence in a remote part of western Canada on Tuesday, authorities said, in a rare
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Israeli attacks continue in Gaza and West Bank amid rising tensions
Israeli air strikes and artillery shelling targeted areas east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Tuesday, causing further casualties among Palestinians, as violence persisted across Gaza and the occupied
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Technology
Russia is restricting Telegram: report
Russia’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, has begun slowing down and limiting access to Telegram, the messaging app, according to a recent report by the Russian news outlet RBC.
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Sport
Proteas pip Afghanistan in double super over T20 thriller
South Africa prevailed in a double super over thriller as Afghanistan came up agonisingly short of a famous victory after their T20 World Cup clash ended in a tie on
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Rishad snapped up by Rawalpindi for PKR 3 crore
Bangladeshi leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has secured a lucrative deal in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 player draft, being signed by Rawalpindi Express for a staggering 3 crore Pakistani Rupees
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‘Pakistan’s all-out stance worked in Bangladesh’s favour’
Next year Bangladesh will host the ICC Under-19 Women’s World Cup. In the interest of cricket, all parties must maintain constructive relationships.
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Alpi’s ‘unexpected’ season gathers speed
Her performances in both the WFL and the SAFF U-19 Championship have reportedly earned her a call-up to the senior national team for the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup in
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Bulbul relieved but debate rages on
No sanctions and the promise of hosting an ICC event -- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul on Monday was thrilled with the outcomes of his “unbelievably successful”
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'Confident' Pakistan ready for India blockbuster
The Group A win was a boost for Pakistan before Sunday's high-octane clash with the defending champions in Colombo, now back on after the Islamabad government called off a boycott
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Marseille part ways with coach De Zerbi
Olympique de Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi has left his role by mutual consent with immediate effect, the Ligue 1 side said on Wednesday.
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আলোচিত
যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের ৬,৭১০ পণ্যে দিতে হবে শুল্কছাড়, বাংলাদেশ পাবে ১,৬৩৮ পণ্যে সুবিধা
বাংলাদেশের পক্ষ থেকে চার ধাপে যুক্তরাষ্ট্রকে এই শুল্কসুবিধা দেওয়ার কথা বলা হয়েছে। প্রথমত, যুক্তরাষ্ট্র থেকে সাড়ে চার হাজার পণ্য আমদানিতে কাস্টমস শুল্ক, সম্পূরক শুল্ক ও নিয়ন্ত্রণমূলক শুল্ক শূন্য করতে হবে।
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সংখ্যাগরিষ্ঠ আসনে জয় পেতে আত্মবিশ্বাসী বিএনপি
তারেক রহমানের নেতৃত্বে গত প্রায় ২০ দিন বিএনপি সারা দেশে টানা নির্বাচনী প্রচারণা চালিয়েছে। বিভাগীয় শহর থেকে শুরু করে প্রত্যন্ত জেলা পর্যন্ত তিনি ৪৩টিরও বেশি জনসভা ও পথসভায় অংশ নিয়েছেন।
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‘না’ ভোট দেবেন সংগীতশিল্পী ন্যান্সি
আগামীকাল ত্রয়োদশ সংসদ নির্বাচনে জনপ্রিয় সংগীতশিল্পী নাজমুন মুনিরা ন্যান্সি 'না' ভোট দেওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নিয়েছেন। সারা দেশে যখন ‘হ্যাঁ’ ভোটের পক্ষে ব্যাপক প্রচার
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বিএনপিকে সমর্থন দিয়েছেন দেশের সব ঘরানার শীর্ষ ইসলামী নেতৃবৃন্দ
আগামী দিনের নতুন বাংলাদেশ গড়তে এবং দেশে ইসলামী মূল্যবোধের স্থিতিশীলতা বজায় রাখতে আসন্ন ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনে দেশের সব ঘরানার শীর্ষ আলেম ও ইসলামী নেতৃবৃন্দ বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়তাবাদী দল (বিএনপি) ও
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স্মরণকালের সেরা ফলাফলের অপেক্ষায় জামায়াত
স্মরণকালের সেরা ফলাফলের অপেক্ষায় বাংলাদেশ জামায়াতে ইসলামী। বিগত সময়ে ৩০০ আসনের মধ্যে সর্বোচ্চ ১৮টি আসনে বিজয়ী হলেও এবার তারা সরকার গঠনের জন্য দেড় শতাধিক আসনে বিজয়ী হওয়ার প্রত্যাশা করছে। বিভিন্ন
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Politics
Resist religion-based parties’ election engineering attempt: Jukta Front
Leaders of the Ganatantrik Jukta Front on Tuesday called on the interim government, the Election Commission and law enforcement agencies to take immediate steps to resist attempts by some religion-based
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Jamaat candidate Amir Hamza fined for polls code breach
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for Kushtia 3 Mufti Amir Hamza has been fined Tk 10,000 for the violation of the electoral code of conduct.
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AL can’t do politics until it admits mistakes: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh executive director Iftekharuzzaman on Tuesday said that the Awami League could not expect to return to meaningful political participation without admitting its mistakes and expressing remorse.
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BNP leader Rizvi admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties
Bangladesh Nationalist Party senior joint secretary general Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi was admitted to Square Hospital in the capital on Tuesday...
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Business
Experts urge legal framework to address child online safety
Experts said at a discussion on Tuesday that a rapidly expanding digital landscape was creating new risks of online sexual exploitation for children in Bangladesh. A large number of children
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AIUB to observe 9th death anniversary of its founder Hasna Abedin
AIUB will pay tribute to her contributions to higher education.
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Editorial
Why Bangladesh needs Sultana’s Dream
My mother is a rich man’s encyclopedia and a poor man’s time machine trip to the future. Growing up under her nose meant being weeded and wacked by constant references
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The new global standing that elected leaders must envision
The country's geopolitical quandary in the midst of great power rivalry, implications of India's posture in the neighbourhood, tariff and non-tariff barriers to Dhaka's international trade, enhanced debt servicing liabilities
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An election test: Will Bangladesh choose its children?
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” Nelson Mandela’s words are not a poetic flourish. They are a
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Family card: Gimmick or political game changer?
The idea of a “family card” has entered public debate with a fair amount of noise. Supporters describe it as a bold welfare intervention, while critics dismiss it as little
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Climate crisis and women’s safety: Political parties must take responsibility now
As Bangladesh approaches a crucial national election, young people across the country are raising their voices with renewed urgency in the face of escalating climate impacts. Their message is clear:
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Entertainment
Why family dramas are making a comeback: Sushama Sarker reflects
For more than two decades, Sushama Sarker has remained familiar and had a respected presence in Bangladesh’s theatre scene.
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Tawsif and Heme team up for her new song
The actress has shared in several interviews over time that she has always aspired to be a singer. “I have dreamt of becoming a singer from the beginning. I took
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Shataf Figar makes Dhallywood debut with Siam-starrer ‘Rakkhosh’
A major portion of the film was shot in Sri Lanka, where Shataf performed several action sequences with Siam Ahmed. During the shoot, he explored the local scenery and spent
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