Tripura king’s remarks on Bangladesh territory spark controversy

September 22, 2025

PARBATTANEWS DESK Tripura’s king, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma, has sparked debate after calling for parts of Bangladesh to be included in a “Greater Tripura Land.” In interviews with ANI News and Republic Bangla, Deb Barma referred to Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus’s recent remarks on India’s “chicken’s neck” corridor. “We will occupy Greater Chittagong and […]Continue Reading

Awami League ‘sleeper cells’ reported ahead of Bangladesh election

September 20, 2025

PARBATTANEWS DESK Intelligence sources quoted by Daily Naya Diganta say the banned Awami League has formed “sleeper cells” in Dhaka as the country prepares for its 13th national election. The party, removed from power a year ago, is unlikely to contest the polls. While its chairperson Sheikh Hasina and some senior leaders have left the […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh ready to scale up imports from US: Yunus

September 15, 2025

NEWS DESK Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday said Bangladesh is prepared to scale up its imports from the United States and hoped that this would pave the way for further tariff reductions, contributing to a more sustainable and mutually beneficial trade partnership.  He reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the […]Continue Reading

Yunus says July Charter must be prioritised alongside election, justice

September 12, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus said on Thursday the July Charter must be treated with the same importance as national elections and justice, describing reforms as one of the three core mandates of the interim government. The comments came during a two-hour meeting of the National Consensus Commission at the State Guest House […]Continue Reading

Shibir-backed panel sweeps DUCSU polls for first time in history

September 10, 2025

NEWS DESK For the very first time in the history of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election, Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed ‘Oikyoboddho Shikkharthi Jote’ (United Students’ Alliance), has won the polls securing a record number of posts. Out of total 28 posts in DUCSU, the panel secured 23. On the other hand, the panels of […]Continue Reading

DUCSU elections: Voting underway amid festive atmosphere

September 9, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK Voting in the long-awaited Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall unions elections has been underway since 08:00 am on Tuesday. Five hours into polling, the atmosphere across the eight centres on campus has been described as festive, peaceful and marked by enthusiasm. For many students, this is their first opportunity […]Continue Reading

DUCSU election seen as a test for Bangladesh’s national politics

September 8, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK The Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election will be held on 9 September, according to the Dhaka-based news site BanglaNews24.com. The election has already been described by analysts as a rehearsal for the next parliamentary polls, with major political parties treating it as a significant test of voter sentiment. BanglaNews24.com Continue Reading

Army conducts drive at KNA training camp in Bandarban

September 3, 2025

NEWS DESK Bangladesh Army conducted a month-long special military operation from July 25 to August 26 in the remote Reng Tlang area of Ruma upazila in Bandarban district. During the operation, army patrol team uncovered a training camp of the Kuki National Army (KNA), also known as the “Bom Party,” a banned ethno-nationalist armed group, […]Continue Reading

EC unveils roadmap for polls in early February

August 29, 2025

PARBATTANEWS DESK The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday unveiled its roadmap for the 13th National Parliament election, scheduled for the first half of February 2026. The polls come in the wake of the regime change through the recent mass uprising. EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed announced the action plan at a press briefing at Nirbachan […]Continue Reading

CA places seven-point roadmap to resolve Rohingya crisis

August 26, 2025

PARBATTANEWS ONLINE DESK Urging the international community to take stronger action to ensure justice, repatriation, and stability for the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday placed a seven-point proposal to resolve protracted Rohingya crisis. “It is not only the responsibility of Bangladesh, but also of the Continue Reading