Referendum, national election together in Feb: Prof Yunus

November 13, 2025

NEWS DESK Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday (November 13) said that the national election and the referendum will be held simultaneously in the first half of February next year. “The referendum will take place in the first half of February simultaneously with the general election. This will not in any way hinder the […]Continue Reading

ICT sets Nov 17 to deliver verdict on Hasina case

November 13, 2025

NEWS DESK The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on Thursday set November 17 to deliver its first verdict in a case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others over alleged crimes against humanity during last year’s July-August uprising. A three-member tribunal, headed by Chairman Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Majumder and Justice Md. Shafiul Alam […]Continue Reading

Army wants free, fair polls to ensure stability, law and order

November 5, 2025

NEWS DESK The Bangladesh Army, like the people of the country, wants a free, fair, and impartial election in line with the government’s outlined framework, as such an election could help strengthen national stability and gradually improve the law and order situation. “Like the people of the country, the Bangladesh Army also wants a free, […]Continue Reading

Tensions rise between Delhi and Dhaka over Hasina’s public role

November 5, 2025

PARBATTANEWS DESK Diplomatic tension has intensified between India and Bangladesh over whether former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in India under official protection, should be allowed to make public statements, BBC Bangla reported on Tuesday. Citing Indian analysts, the report said some policymakers in Delhi are strategically using Hasina Continue Reading

BNP names 237 election candidates; Khaleda to contest three seats, Tarique one

November 3, 2025

PARBATTANEWS DESK The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday announced candidates for 237 parliamentary constituencies ahead of a national election expected in the coming weeks. BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, a former prime minister, will contest from Dinajpur-3, Bogura-7, and Feni-1, the party leaders said at a press briefing in Dhaka’s Gulshan. Acting Chairman Continue Reading

BNP announces possible candidates for 232 constituencies

November 3, 2025

BNP on Monday announced a list of 237 potential candidates for the upcoming 12th national parliamentary election. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir revealed the list at a press conference at the party Chairperson’s office in Gulshan in the evening. Earlier in the day, the BNP Standing Committee met at the same venue to […]Continue Reading

CID publishes notice against Sheikh Hasina, 261 others in sedition case

October 31, 2025

PARBATTANEWS DESK The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has published a public notice against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 261 others in connection with a sedition case linked to the controversial online platform “Joy Bangla Brigade.” The notice was published on Friday in two national dailies — The Daily Star and Amar Desh — following […]Continue Reading

No scope for referendum before national election: Fakhrul

October 31, 2025

NEWS DESK BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said there is no scope to hold a referendum before the upcoming national election and urged all political parties to focus on ensuring a free and fair vote instead of creating confusion among the public. Speaking at a discussion, he also blamed the current […]Continue Reading

The routes armed groups use to smuggle weapons into Rangamati

October 21, 2025

STAFF CORRESPONDENT, RANGAMATI Rangamati, surrounded by the vast Kaptai Lake and dense hills, has become a key area of concern for security forces. Each fold of the hills conceals both natural beauty and fear – with armed groups using the remote terrain as safe havens, officials say. According to local residents and security personnel, insurgents […]Continue Reading

35 injured as massive fire hits Dhaka airport cargo village; flights resume after seven hours

October 18, 2025

PARBATTANEWS DESK At least 35 security personnel were injured as a massive fire broke out at the import cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon, officials said. The injured include 25 members of the Ansar force and 10 police officers. Several were taken to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) […]Continue Reading