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Women contenders to take the field with sheaf of paddy
08:07 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayIn a landmark push for greater female representation, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has fielded ten women candidates in its initial roster of 237 hopefuls for the forthcoming 13th parliamentary elections, with party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia leading the charge by contesting three constituencies simultaneously.
Candidates of Paddy Sheaf in 237 seats
06:56 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayAhead of the 13th parliamentary elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has released a list of potential candidates for 237 parliamentary seats.
Khaleda for Dinajpur-3, Bogura-7 and Feni-1, Tarique for Bogura-6
06:34 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayIn a bold strategic move ahead of Bangladesh's 13th National Parliament election, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been slated to contest from three key constituencies, underscoring the party's determination to reclaim influence in a fiercely contested political landscape.
BNP names candidates for 237 seats for 13th JS polls
06:07 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday announced the names of its candidates for 237 parliamentary constituencies ahead of the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections.
12 firms vie for digital bank licences as application window closes
06:00 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayA total of 12 domestic and foreign entities have applied to the Bangladesh Bank for digital bank licences as the submission deadline ended on Sunday, November 2.
Govt abolishes music, PE teacher positions in primary schools
05:29 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayIn a move sparking debate over curriculum priorities and job creation in the education sector, Bangladesh's Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has eliminated dedicated positions for music and physical education (PE) teachers in government primary schools.
Internet prices set to surge by 20% under proposed policy, warns ISPAB
04:55 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayIf newly proposed internet service provider (ISP) guidelines are enacted, consumers across Bangladesh could see internet prices rise by an average of 20%, while businesses may face hikes of up to 14%, the Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) has warned.
DMTCL blames ‘faulty design, contractor negligence’ for Metro bearing pad collapse
04:29 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayFaulty design and negligence by the contractor and consulting firms may have caused the recent Metro route's bearing pad fall incident that claimed the life of a pedestrian, said Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) Managing Director Faruque Ahmed on Monday.
10 cold waves loom, BMD predicts harsher winter
04:18 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayBangladesh is set to experience a colder and more turbulent winter this year, with as many as 10 cold waves – including up to three severe ones – expected to sweep across the country between November and January.
Govt will wait, then act on its own if no consensus on referendum: Asif Nazrul
04:07 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayLaw Adviser Asif Nazrul on Monday said the government will wait for political parties to reach a consensus on the proposed referendum and national charter, but it will not hesitate to act on its own if the talks fail to produce a result.
Mahmudul Hasan appointed as DSCC administrator
02:40 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayMd Mahmudul Hasan, Director General of the Monitoring, Inspection, and Evaluation Wing of the Ministry of Local Government, has been appointed as the administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).
Reach consensus on referendum, July Charter, govt urges parties
01:50 PM, 03 Nov 2025 MondayThe Advisory Council of the interim government has urged the long-time allied political parties of the anti-fascist movement to hold discussions on their own initiative regarding the referendum and the differences of opinion over several recommendations mentioned in the July National Charter.